Information We Collect

Houston Energy Calendar is committed to protecting your privacy. We collect minimal information necessary to provide our service:

• Analytics Data: We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our site (page views, session duration, geographic location). This data is anonymized and aggregated.
• Newsletter Subscriptions: If you subscribe to our monthly newsletter via Mailchimp, we collect your email address. You can unsubscribe at any time.
• Server Logs: Our hosting provider (Render.com) automatically logs IP addresses, browser types, and access times for security purposes.

How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

• Improve website functionality and user experience
• Send monthly event newsletters (if you subscribe)
• Analyze website traffic and usage patterns
• Ensure website security and prevent abuse

Cookies

We use cookies from Google Analytics to track website usage. These cookies do not collect personally identifiable information. You can disable cookies in your browser settings.

Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:

• Google Analytics: For website analytics. Google Privacy Policy
• Mailchimp: For email newsletters. Mailchimp Privacy Policy
• Render.com: For web hosting. Render Privacy Policy

Data Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. Event information displayed on our calendar is sourced from publicly available society websites.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Opt out of Google Analytics tracking (use browser extensions like uBlock Origin)
• Unsubscribe from our newsletter at any time (click "unsubscribe" in any newsletter email)
• Request deletion of your email address from our newsletter list

Children's Privacy

Our service is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children.

Changes to This Policy

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

Contact Us

Questions about this privacy policy? Contact us at HoustonEnergyCalendar@gmail.com