Privacy Policy — New Here Maine

Who We Are

New Here Maine (newhereinmaine.com) is a free local guide for people moving to, visiting, or living in Maine. It is operated by Jeremy Lizzotte in Waterville, Maine.

What We Collect

We collect only the information you voluntarily provide through our forms:

Contact form: Name, email address, town (optional), and your message
Newsletter signup: Email address and first name

We also use Google Analytics to collect anonymous usage data such as pages visited, time on site, device type, and general geographic location. This data is aggregated and cannot identify you personally.

How We Use Your Information

To respond to your contact form submissions
To send newsletters you've subscribed to
To understand how visitors use the site so we can improve it

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties. Period.

Cookies

We use cookies through Google Analytics to understand site traffic. These are standard analytics cookies. You can disable cookies in your browser settings at any time.

Third-Party Services

Google Analytics: Website traffic analysis
Resend: Transactional email delivery (contact form responses, newsletters)

Data Retention

Contact form submissions are retained in our email inbox. Newsletter subscriber information is retained until you unsubscribe. You can request deletion of your data at any time by contacting us.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
Request correction or deletion of your personal data
Unsubscribe from our newsletter at any time
Opt out of analytics tracking via your browser settings

Children's Privacy

This site is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated date.

Contact

If you have questions about this privacy policy, email us at jeremy@lizzotte.com or use our contact form.