Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide Directly

We may collect information you voluntarily provide, such as:

• Name and email address (if you subscribe to our newsletter or contact us)
• Company name and job title (if you complete an advertiser inquiry form)
• Message content (if you submit a contact or feedback form)

1.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you visit the Site, we and our third-party partners may automatically collect:

• IP address and approximate geographic location
• Browser type, version, and operating system
• Pages viewed, time spent on pages, and referring URLs
• Device type and screen resolution
• Clickstream data and interaction events

This information is collected through cookies, web beacons, pixels, and similar tracking technologies.

1.3 Advertising and Analytics Data

We use third-party advertising and analytics services, including Google AdSense and Google Analytics. These services may collect information about your visits to our Site and other websites to provide targeted advertising and usage reports. Their data practices are governed by their own privacy policies.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Operate, maintain, and improve the Site and its content
• Send newsletters or editorial updates you have subscribed to
• Respond to your inquiries and advertiser requests
• Serve relevant advertisements through Google AdSense and other ad networks
• Measure Site traffic and audience demographics for editorial and commercial purposes
• Detect and prevent fraud, abuse, or security threats
• Comply with applicable legal obligations

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use the following types of cookies:

• Essential cookies – required for the Site to function correctly
• Analytics cookies – help us understand how visitors interact with the Site (e.g., Google Analytics)
• Advertising cookies – used to deliver relevant ads and measure campaign performance (e.g., Google AdSense)

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect Site functionality or the relevance of ads you see. To opt out of Google's personalized advertising, visit: google.com/settings/ads.

4. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share information with:

• Service providers – companies that help us operate the Site (hosting, analytics, email delivery), under confidentiality agreements
• Advertising partners – including Google AdSense, which may use cookies and tracking to show you relevant ads
• Legal and regulatory authorities – when required by law, court order, or to protect the rights and safety of INSWEEKLY or others
• Business successors – in connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets

5. Third-Party Links and Content

INSWEEKLY aggregates content and links from third-party sources. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of external websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

6. Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy or as required by law. Newsletter subscriber data is retained until you unsubscribe. Analytics data is retained in accordance with Google's data retention settings.

7. Your Rights and Choices

7.1 California Residents (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have the right to:

• Know what personal information we collect and how it is used
• Request deletion of your personal information
• Opt out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell personal information)
• Non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights

To exercise these rights, contact us at the address below.

7.2 All Users

Regardless of your location, you may:

• Unsubscribe from our newsletter at any time using the unsubscribe link in any email
• Request access to or correction of personal information we hold about you
• Opt out of analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
• Manage cookie preferences through your browser settings

8. Children's Privacy

The Site is intended for insurance industry professionals and is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will promptly delete it.

9. Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information. However, no method of internet transmission or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will post the revised policy on this page with an updated effective date. Your continued use of the Site after any changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

We will respond to all legitimate requests within a reasonable timeframe.