Privacy Policy
Last updated: September 1, 2026. This policy describes how Sitka Theme collects, uses, and protects information from visitors and contributors.
Information We Collect
Visitors: We use privacy-focused analytics to understand how readers interact with our content. This includes page views, referral sources, and general geographic region. No personally identifiable information is collected through analytics. We do not use tracking cookies or third-party advertising trackers.
Contributors: When you submit a guest article, we collect your name, email address, professional bio, and the content you provide. This information is used exclusively for editorial review and publication attribution.
How We Use Information
- To operate and maintain the website
- To process and review guest article submissions
- To attribute published content to its authors
- To analyze site traffic and improve content
- To detect and prevent abuse or security threats
- To comply with legal obligations
Cookies
Sitka Theme uses essential cookies only. We do not use tracking cookies, advertising cookies, or third-party cookies that monitor your browsing activity across other websites.
Third-Party Services
- Cloudflare: For content delivery and security (subject to Cloudflare's privacy policy)
- Google Fonts: For typography (subject to Google's privacy policy)
Information Sharing
We do not sell, trade, or rent personal information to third parties. Author names and bios are published alongside their articles as part of the editorial attribution process. We may share information when required by law or to protect our rights.
Data Retention
Published articles and author attributions are retained indefinitely as part of our public publication archive. Contact form submissions are retained for 12 months. Analytics data is aggregated and anonymized.
Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Request access to any personal data we hold about you
- Request correction or deletion of your personal data
- Request removal of your published guest post
- Opt out of any analytics tracking
To exercise these rights, contact us at editorial@sitkatheme.com.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.