Introduction
Rice Village Shops ("we," "us," or "our") operates the website ricevillageshops.com. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information when you visit our website.
Information We Collect
Information You Provide
We may collect information you voluntarily provide, including:
- Listing submissions: Business name, address, phone number, website, description, and your contact information (name and email) when you submit a listing for review.
- Advertising inquiries: Your name, email, phone number, company name, and website when you inquire about advertising on our site.
- Contact information: Your name and email address if you contact us directly.
Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain information, including:
- Usage data: Pages visited, time spent on pages, clicks, and referring URLs.
- Device information: Browser type, operating system, screen resolution, and device type.
- Location data: General geographic location based on your IP address.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Operate and maintain our website
- Process and review listing submissions
- Respond to advertising inquiries
- Analyze website traffic and usage patterns to improve our content
- Display relevant advertisements
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics (GA4) to analyze website traffic. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect anonymous usage data. You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Google AdSense
We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on our website. Google AdSense uses cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our website and other websites. Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your visit to our site and/or other sites on the Internet.
You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings. Alternatively, you can opt out of third-party cookies by visiting the Network Advertising Initiative opt-out page.
Google Maps
We use Google Maps to display business locations. Google Maps may collect location data and usage information in accordance with Google's Privacy Policy.
Third-Party Services
Our website uses the following third-party services, each with their own privacy policies:
- Google Analytics: Google Privacy Policy
- Google AdSense: Google Advertising Policies
- Google Maps: Google Privacy Policy
- Stripe: Stripe Privacy Policy (for ad payment processing)
Data Sharing
We do not sell your personal information. We may share information with:
- Service providers: Third-party services listed above that help us operate our website.
- Legal requirements: If required by law, regulation, or legal process.
Data Retention
We retain submitted information (listing submissions and advertising inquiries) for as long as necessary to process your request. Analytics data is retained according to Google Analytics' default retention settings.
Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Request access to the personal information we hold about you
- Request correction or deletion of your personal information
- Opt out of personalized advertising
- Opt out of analytics tracking
To exercise these rights, contact us at info@ricevillageshops.com.
Children's Privacy
Our website is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us so we can promptly remove it.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, contact us at:
Rice Village Shops
Houston, TX 77005
info@ricevillageshops.com