Privacy Policy - The HTown Insider

Introduction

The HTown Insider (“we”, “us”, or “our”) operates thehtowninsider.com. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit our website or subscribe to our newsletter.

Information We Collect

We collect information you provide directly to us, including:

Email address — when you subscribe to our newsletter via Beehiiv
Contact form submissions — name and email when you reach out through our contact page
Usage data — pages visited, time on site, referring URLs, and browser type, collected automatically via Google Analytics

How We Use Your Information

To send you our weekly newsletter and editorial updates (email subscribers only)
To respond to your inquiries and messages
To analyze site traffic and improve our content
To understand which topics resonate with our Houston audience

Newsletter & Email

Our newsletter is managed through Beehiiv. When you subscribe, your email address is stored on Beehiiv’s platform and subject to their Privacy Policy. You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in any email we send.

Cookies & Analytics

We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our site. Google Analytics uses cookies — small text files stored on your device — to collect anonymous usage data. This data does not identify you personally. You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services that may collect data according to their own privacy policies:

Beehiiv — newsletter platform
Google Analytics — site analytics
Google Search Console — search performance tracking

Data Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We do not share your email address with advertisers or sponsors.

Data Retention

We retain your email address for as long as you remain subscribed to our newsletter. You may request deletion of your data at any time by contacting us.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

Access the personal data we hold about you
Request correction or deletion of your data
Unsubscribe from our newsletter at any time
Withdraw consent for data processing

Children’s Privacy

HTown Insider is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Continued use of our site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your data, contact us at: hello@thehtowninsider.com

Effective date: June 15, 2026