Privacy Policy

Cradle & Compass ("we", "our", or "us") respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect when you visit cradleandcompass.com (the "Site"), how we use it, and the choices you have. By using the Site, you agree to the practices described here.

1. Information we collect

Information you give us

When you contact us through our contact form or by email, you may provide your name, email address, and the content of your message. We use this information only to reply to you.

Information collected automatically

When you visit the Site, our servers and third-party services may collect:

• IP address and approximate location (country, region)
• Browser type, operating system, and device type
• Pages visited, time on page, referring URL
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies

2. How we use your information

• To operate, maintain, and improve the Site
• To respond to your inquiries
• To analyze how visitors use the Site (aggregated, non-identifying)
• To serve relevant advertising through our advertising partners
• To comply with legal obligations

3. Cookies and tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to remember preferences, measure traffic, and serve advertising. You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but some parts of the Site may not function as intended.

4. Advertising partners

This Site is monetized through display advertising. We work with third-party advertising networks, including Mediavine / Journey by Mediavine, which may use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to serve ads based on your visits to this Site and other sites on the internet.

Mediavine and its partners may collect IP address, browser information, device identifiers, and browsing behavior to deliver personalized ads and measure ad performance. You can learn more about Mediavine's privacy practices and opt out of personalized advertising at mediavine.com/privacy-policy.

For users in the EEA and UK, Mediavine operates as a data controller for personalized advertising. You may be asked for consent through a cookie banner. For users in California, you have the right to opt out of the "sale" or "sharing" of personal information under the CCPA / CPRA.

You can also opt out of personalized advertising from many networks at:

• Digital Advertising Alliance (US)
• Your Online Choices (EU)
• AdChoices (Canada)

5. Analytics

We use privacy-respecting analytics tools to understand how the Site is used. These services collect aggregated, non-personally-identifying information about visitors.

6. Children's privacy

This Site is intended for adults. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will delete it.

7. Your rights

Depending on where you live, you may have the right to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you
• Request correction or deletion of your information
• Object to or restrict certain processing
• Withdraw consent for personalized advertising
• Lodge a complaint with a data protection authority

To exercise any of these rights, please email us at hello@cradleandcompass.com.

8. Data retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Policy, or as required by law.

9. Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your information. However, no method of transmission over the internet is fully secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

10. Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision.

11. Contact

For questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please email us at hello@cradleandcompass.com.