Effective Date: February 16, 2026
The Salty Soldier™ (“we,” “our,” or “us”) operates TheSaltySoldier.com (“Website”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when you visit or interact with our Website.
By using this Website, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following categories of information:
A. Information You Voluntarily Provide
- Name
- Email address
- Comment content
- Messages or tips submitted through contact forms
- Account registration details (if applicable)
B. Automatically Collected Information
When you visit the Website, certain information may be collected automatically, including:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Device type
- Referring URL
- Pages visited
- Time and date of access
- Interaction data
This information may be collected through cookies, server logs, and analytics tools.
2. Comments
When visitors leave comments:
- We collect the data shown in the comment form.
- We collect the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to assist with spam detection.
- An anonymized hash of your email address may be sent to the Gravatar service. Gravatar’s privacy policy is available at: https://automattic.com/privacy/.
After comment approval, your profile picture may be publicly visible alongside your comment.
3. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies for:
- Site functionality
- User authentication
- Comment form convenience
- Analytics
- Advertising delivery
Login Cookies
If you log in, we use cookies to maintain session information and display preferences.
Comment Cookies
If you leave a comment, you may opt-in to saving your name, email, and website in cookies for convenience. These last for one year.
Third-Party Advertising & Analytics
Third-party vendors may use cookies, web beacons, or similar technologies to:
- Deliver advertisements
- Measure performance
- Analyze website usage
These vendors may collect non-personally identifiable information such as browser type, clickstream data, and time spent on pages.
You may disable cookies in your browser settings; however, doing so may limit Website functionality.
4. Embedded Content
Articles may include embedded content (videos, social media posts, images, etc.) from third-party platforms.
Embedded content behaves as if you visited the originating website directly. Those websites may:
- Collect data about you
- Use cookies
- Track your interactions
We do not control third-party data practices.
5. How We Use Information
We may use collected information to:
- Operate and maintain the Website
- Respond to inquiries
- Moderate comments
- Improve user experience
- Analyze traffic and engagement
- Comply with legal obligations
We do not sell personal information.
6. Information Sharing
We may share information:
- With service providers (hosting, analytics, email delivery, spam detection)
- To comply with legal process or law enforcement requests
- To protect our rights, property, or safety
- In connection with a business transfer or restructuring
We do not sell personal data to third parties.
7. Data Retention
We retain:
- Comment data indefinitely (unless removal is requested)
- Submitted messages as necessary for administrative or legal purposes
- Account data while accounts remain active
We may retain certain information as required by law.
8. Your Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:
- Request access to your personal data
- Request correction of inaccurate data
- Request deletion of personal data
- Object to certain processing
To submit a request, contact us at:
We may require identity verification before fulfilling requests.
9. California Privacy Rights (CCPA/CPRA)
California residents have rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), as amended by CPRA, including the right to:
- Know what personal information is collected
- Request deletion
- Correct inaccurate information
- Limit use of sensitive personal information (if applicable)
We do not sell personal information as defined by California law.
To submit a verifiable consumer request, email:
Info@TheSaltySoldier.com
10. Data Security
We use commercially reasonable security measures to protect information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.
11. Children’s Privacy
This Website is not directed to individuals under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
12. International Users
If you access the Website from outside the United States, your information may be transferred to and processed in the United States.
13. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes are effective upon publication. Continued use of the Website constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
14. Contact Information
The Salty Soldier™
Operated by CCS Online LLC
222 Yamato Road (STE 106315)
Boca Raton, FL 33431
Email: Info@TheSaltySoldier.com
