Privacy Policy

Effective date: October 26, 2026

This policy describes what information may be handled when you visit phillyfellows.org, how the operator uses it and what choices you have. The operator is the person or organization that runs the site. In this policy, we and us mean that operator.

Information collected automatically

As with most websites, the servers that deliver these pages keep standard visit logs. An entry can include your IP address, the date and time of the request, the page requested, the type of browser and device, and the page that referred you. We use this information to keep the site running, to find errors, to detect abuse and to understand in general terms which articles are being read.

Cookies and similar technology

The site may use cookies and comparable technologies. Some are necessary for pages to load and function properly. Others, where enabled, help measure audience numbers, remember a setting, support advertising or record which link led a visitor to another site for affiliate attribution. Each third party that sets cookies follows its own separate policies.

Browser controls and opt-out signals

You can block or delete cookies through your browser settings, browse privately or use tools that limit tracking. If your browser sends a do-not-track or global privacy control signal, we will treat it as an opt-out request where the technology we use makes that possible. If you disable some cookies, parts of the site might not behave as they normally do.

Messages you send us

If you write to [email protected], we receive your email address and whatever you decide to include. We use it to read and reply to your message, fix errors and keep a record of the conversation. Your messages are never sold, and nothing you write will be published unless you agree to it beforehand.

Newsletters and forms

If a newsletter or a form is offered, the details you enter are used only for the purpose described, such as sending the updates you requested. Every mailing will include instructions for opting out, and you can also email us to be taken off the list.

Third-party services

Operating a website involves outside providers. These may include hosting and content delivery services, analytics tools, advertising and affiliate networks, and embedded content such as videos or maps. Technical details about your visit may be passed to them so their services can work. They operate under their own terms and privacy notices, which we encourage you to review.

How long information is kept

Visit logs are held for a limited time and afterward erased or condensed into anonymous statistics. Emails are kept for as long as they are useful for replying to you, correcting an article or meeting a legal obligation, and are deleted once that need ends.

Your rights

Depending on where you live, you may have the right to ask what personal information we hold about you, to request correction or deletion, to object to certain uses and to withdraw consent you previously gave. To make a request, email [email protected] and describe what you would like us to do. Before acting, we may ask you to confirm who you are, and we will reply within the period set by law.

Children

Phillyfellows is meant for a general audience and does not target children under 13. Personal information from children is not knowingly gathered here. If you believe a child has sent us details, tell us and we will delete them.

Security

We take reasonable measures to protect information, such as using secure connections and limiting access to the inbox. Nothing sent or stored online is entirely safe from risk, so absolute protection cannot be promised.

International transfers

Service providers we rely on may process information in other countries, where data protection rules may differ from those where you live. By using the site, you understand that your information may be transferred and handled in this way.

Changes to this policy

We may revise this policy as the site, its tools or applicable law change. The effective date near the top tells you which version is current. If you keep using the site after a revision, you are agreeing to the updated wording.