Privacy Policy
Last updated: March 24, 2026
Introduction
Welcome to Motel Etymology! We understand that your privacy is important, and we are committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your choices regarding our collection and use of your data. By using our website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
Information We Collect
Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain non-personally identifiable information about your device and your visit. This information helps us understand how our site is used and how we can improve your experience. The types of information we collect include:
- IP Address: Your Internet Protocol address, which identifies your computer or network.
- Browser Type: The type of web browser you are using (e.g., Chrome, Firefox, Safari).
- Operating System: The operating system of your device (e.g., Windows, macOS, Android, iOS).
- Pages Visited: The specific pages you access on our website.
- Referring/Exit Pages: The URL of the website you came from and the URL of the website you go to after leaving our site.
- Date and Time Stamps: The date and time of your visits.
This data is primarily used for analytics, to monitor the performance of our website, and to identify areas for improvement. It is not used to personally identify you.
Cookies
Our website uses "cookies" to enhance your experience. A cookie is a small text file placed on your device by a web server. Cookies help us to:
- Remember your preferences and settings.
- Track usage patterns and performance of our website.
- Provide personalized content and features.
You have the ability to accept or decline cookies. Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can usually modify your browser setting to decline cookies if you prefer. However, if you choose to decline cookies, you may not be able to fully experience the interactive features of our services or websites you visit.
Third-Party Services
We may use third-party services (such as web analytics providers or hosting services) to help us operate our website and improve our services. These third parties may have access to your automatically collected information only to perform these tasks on our behalf and are obligated not to disclose or use it for any other purpose. These services operate under their own privacy policies, which we encourage you to review.
Advertising
We do not currently use third-party advertising services on our website that collect personal information for targeted advertising. Should we decide to incorporate such services in the future, this policy will be updated to reflect those changes and provide information on how to manage your preferences.
Children's Privacy (Under 13)
Motel Etymology's website is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal identifiable information from children under 13. If you are under 13, please do not provide any personal information on our website. If we become aware that we have inadvertently received personal information from a child under 13, we will promptly delete such information from our records. If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us using the information below.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this policy. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us through our Contact Page.