Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 02/14/2026
Coastal Brand Ventures, LLC (“Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) operates the website CarolinaBlogging.com (“Website”). Carolina Blogging is a registered DBA of Coastal Brand Ventures, LLC.
We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding your data.
- Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
Information You Voluntarily Provide:
- Name and email address (such as when subscribing to our newsletter or submitting a contact form)
- Information included in comments
- Any details you provide when contacting us
Automatically Collected Information:
When you visit the Website, certain information may be collected automatically, including:
- IP address
- Browser type
- Device type
- Pages visited
- Time and date of visit
- Referral source
This information is collected through cookies, Google Analytics, and similar tracking technologies.
- How We Use Your Information
We use collected information to:
- Respond to inquiries
- Send email newsletters or updates (if you opt in)
- Improve website performance and content
- Analyze traffic and user behavior
- Maintain website security
- Comply with legal obligations
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.
- Email Marketing
We use Kit (formerly ConvertKit) as our email marketing service provider. When you subscribe to our newsletter, your information is stored and processed through Kit in accordance with their privacy policy.
You may unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link included in any email.
- Analytics & Tracking
We use Google Analytics to analyze website traffic and usage patterns. Google Analytics may collect information such as your IP address, device information, and browsing activity.
You can learn more about how Google uses data here: https://policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites
You may disable cookies through your browser settings if you prefer not to be tracked.
- Affiliate Links
Carolina Blogging participates in affiliate marketing programs, including the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program. This means we may earn a commission from qualifying purchases made through affiliate links, at no additional cost to you.
As an Amazon Associate, Coastal Brand Ventures, LLC earns from qualifying purchases.
Affiliate links do not influence our editorial integrity or recommendations.
- Embedded Content & Third-Party Services
Articles on this Website may include embedded content (such as videos, images, or social media posts). Embedded content behaves as if you visited the originating website and may collect data in accordance with their privacy policies.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party websites.
- Data Retention
We retain personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law.
Comments and related metadata may be retained indefinitely to support moderation and follow-up discussions.
- Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your state of residence, you may have rights regarding your personal information, including:
- Requesting access to your data
- Requesting correction or deletion
- Opting out of marketing communications
To make a request, please contact us using the Contact page on this Website.
- Data Security
We implement reasonable administrative and technical safeguards to protect your information. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure.
- Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Updates will be reflected by the “Effective Date” listed above.
- Contact Information
- Coastal Brand Ventures, LLC
- DBA Carolina Blogging
- Website: https://carolinablogging.com
- Contact: Please use the Contact page on this Website.