Updated May, 2018
Across the Blvd
Across the Blvd is a personal blog written and edited by Beverly Roderick and Gloria Roderick. The site is for entertainment purposes only.
Our privacy policy is designed to make sure that you know the kinds of personal information that is collected by the site and to let you know how we use that information.
Comments
When you leave a comment on a post on Across the Blvd, you are required to leave your email address. That information is stored in the site’s data base. You can ask for copies of the information the site holds on you and request changes or deletion. Please do so using the contact form at the bottom of this post.
Gravatar – This service is used to determine if the email address you left is connected with Gravatar allowing your photo to be displayed with your comment.
If you leave a comment, the comment and its metadata are retained so that we can recognize and approve any follow-up comments automatically instead of holding them in a moderation queue.
Cookies
Across the Blvd uses cookies to enhance user experience. Your web browser places cookies on your hard drive for record-keeping purposes and sometimes to track information. You may choose to set your web browser to refuse cookies, or to alert you when cookies are being sent. If you do so, some parts of the Across the Blvd may not function properly. By continuing to use Across the Blvd, without turning off cookies on your browser, you agree to the use of cookies on this site.
Anonymous Information Collected and Third Party Applications
The information inside the log files includes ip address, type of browser, ISP, date and time stamp, referring pages, and number of clicks on the site. This information is used to analyze the trends of our users, to determine how our users interact with the site, and to gather demographic information. IP addresses are not linked to any information that is personally identifiable.
Across the Blvd uses third party applications on site. You can find the privacy policies of these vendors by clicking on the links below. Across the Blvd makes no representation, warranties, or assurances as to the accuracy, currency, or completeness of any privacy polices of 3rd party entities that information is shared with.
Social Warfare – Used when you share our posts on Social Media.
Google Analytics -This helps us know what posts our readers are visiting and in turn it helps us to know what content we will share on Across the Blvd.
Cloudflare – CDN Service used for site security to keep Across the Blvd safe.
A2 Hosting – Server logs identify bad bot attack attempts on Across the Blvd.
UpDraft Plus- provides backup service for Across the Blvd.
Email Collection
Mail Chimp – We use this service to send our blog posts and newsletters via email when you subscribe to Across the Blvd. That is all you will receive via email from Across the Blvd. If you subscribe to our blog, your email address will be held on Mail Chimp’s server. You can manage your information by clicking the Manage Subscription link at the bottom of any email you receive from us.
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal identification information to others. We do not share your email addresses for any marketing purposes.
Contact Information
If you have questions or concerns about our privacy policy, please contact us using the form below.
