Privacy Policy
Last updated: June 1, 2026
Overview
MySarasotaGuide ("we," "us," or "our") operates this website as a local information resource for residents of and relocators to Sarasota and Manatee counties, Florida. This policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your choices regarding that information.
By using this site, you agree to the collection and use of information as described in this policy. We do not sell personal information to third parties.
Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
- Contact information: name and email address if you contact us directly through the contact form or email.
- Usage data: pages visited, time spent, referring pages, browser type, and general geographic location (country or region level), collected automatically via analytics tools.
- Cookies and similar technologies: small data files stored on your device used for site analytics and performance.
We do not collect financial information, Social Security numbers, or any other sensitive personal data. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Respond to messages and questions you send us.
- Understand how visitors use our site so we can improve the content and experience.
- Monitor site performance and fix technical issues.
- Comply with applicable laws and legal obligations.
We do not use your information to send marketing emails, to build advertising profiles, or to share with third-party marketing services.
Cookies
This site uses cookies for basic analytics (such as counting visits and understanding traffic sources) and to remember preferences. You can disable cookies in your browser settings. Disabling cookies will not prevent you from accessing our content.
Third-Party Services
We may use third-party tools such as website analytics providers. These tools collect anonymized data about how visitors interact with our site. We do not grant these services access to any personal contact information you share with us directly.
Links on this site may lead to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites and encourage you to review their policies before providing any personal information.
Data Retention
Contact messages and email correspondence are retained only as long as necessary to respond to your inquiry. Analytics data is retained in anonymized aggregate form. We do not store personal contact data beyond the period of active communication.
Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Request access to any personal information we hold about you.
- Request correction or deletion of your personal information.
- Opt out of future communications from us at any time.
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at hello@mysarasotaguide.com.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. When we do, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this privacy policy, contact us at: