Privacy Policy & Legal Disclosures

Updated: January 8, 2026

AmericanRhetoric.com is committed to maintaining the trust and confidence of our visitors. Below you will find information on how we treat data that we collect from visitors to our website, or which is provided to us via email.

1. Third-Party Advertising & Cookies

We use third-party advertising companies, specifically Google AdSense, to serve ads when you visit our website. These companies may use information (not including your name, address, email address, or telephone number) about your visits to this and other websites in order to provide advertisements about goods and services of interest to you.

Important for Visitors:

Google AdSense: Google, as a third-party vendor, uses cookies to serve ads on this site. Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to users based on their visit to this site and/or other sites on the Internet.
Data Management: Pursuant to GDPR and global regulations, you can learn how Google manages data in its ads products by visiting: How Google uses information from sites or apps that use our services.
Opt-Out: Users may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting AboutAds.info or the Network Advertising Initiative.

2. Information Collected via Browsers

As is standard for most websites, we collect basic information found in web server logs. This includes IP addresses, browser types, accessed website elements (hypertext, PDF pages, audio/video files, images), and the date/time of each request. This data is used to:

Analyze site traffic trends and optimize user experience.
Protect the security and integrity of the website.
Monitor technical performance and site maintenance.

3. Global Data Compliance (GDPR & CCPA/CPRA)

We recognize the privacy rights of users worldwide, including those under the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).

Right to Access/Deletion: You have the right to request a copy of the personal information we hold about you (such as email correspondence) or request its deletion.
Non-Personal Ads: For users in relevant jurisdictions, this site is configured to prioritize non-personalized ads to minimize data collection.
Data Protection Contact: To exercise any data rights, please contact us at owner@americanrhetoric.com.

4. Email Correspondence

If you correspond with us by email, we may retain the content of your email messages, your email address, and our responses. This information is used solely for the purpose of responding to your inquiry. We do not sell, rent, or share email lists with third parties.

5. Links to External Sites

Our website contains hyperlinks to external sites. While we strive to provide only quality links to ethical websites, we have no control over the content or nature of these third-party sites. A link does not imply a recommendation for all content found therein. Please be aware that external sites have their own Privacy Policies and Terms of Service.

6. Disclaimer

The information on AmericanRhetoric.com is published in good faith for general information purposes only. We do not make any warranties about the completeness, reliability, or accuracy of this information. Any action you take upon the information found on this website is strictly at your own risk.

7. Consent

By using our website, you hereby agree to our privacy terms and consent to our disclaimer. Should we update, amend, or make any changes to this document, those changes will be prominently posted on this page.