Last Updated: June 19, 2026
Critic’s Notebook (“we,” “our,” or “the Site”) is an independent film and culture publication. This Privacy Policy explains what information may be collected when you visit criticsnotebook.com and how that information is used.
By using this Site, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
Information We Collect
Information Collected Automatically
Like most websites, the Site automatically receives certain technical information when visitors access its pages. This information may include:
- I.P. address
- Browser type and version
- Device type
- Operating system
- Referring website
- Pages viewed
- Date and time of visits
- General geographic location derived from I.P. address data
This information is used to operate, maintain, secure, and improve the Site.
Information You Provide
You may voluntarily provide information by:
- Submitting comments
- Contacting us by email
- Communicating with us through other means made available on the Site
Information you provide may include your name, email address, and the contents of your message or comment.
Comments
When visitors leave comments on the Site, we collect the information entered into the comment form, along with the visitor’s I.P. address and browser user agent information to help detect spam and maintain site security.
Comments submitted to the Site may be publicly visible. Any information voluntarily included in a comment may be viewed by other visitors.
We reserve the right to moderate, edit, or remove comments at our discretion.
Cookies
The Site uses cookies and similar technologies to improve functionality, remember user preferences, analyze traffic, and support advertising.
Cookies are small data files stored on your device by your web browser. Most browsers allow users to control or disable cookies through their settings.
Disabling cookies may affect certain features of the Site.
Analytics
The Site uses Google Analytics to better understand how visitors use the website.
Google Analytics may collect information about your use of the Site, including pages visited, time spent on pages, browser information, device information, and approximate geographic location.
This information is used in aggregate form to improve content, monitor site performance, and better understand audience interests.
Advertising
The Site may display advertisements provided by Google and other advertising partners.
Advertising providers may use cookies and similar technologies to deliver and measure advertisements and, where permitted, personalize advertising based on a visitor’s interests and browsing activity.
Visitors may manage advertising preferences through Google’s advertising settings and other tools provided by advertising partners.
Site Search
The Site uses Google Programmable Search Engine (formerly Google Custom Search) to provide search functionality.
Search queries entered through the Site may be processed by Google in accordance with Google’s privacy practices.
Third-Party Service Providers
The Site relies on third-party providers to operate and maintain its services. These providers may collect or process information as necessary to perform their functions.
Current providers may include:
- WordPress (website platform)
- DreamHost (website hosting)
- Google Analytics (traffic analysis)
- Google advertising services
- Google Programmable Search Engine
- Google Gmail (email communications)
Additional service providers may be added or changed from time to time as the Site evolves.
Email Communications
If you contact us by email, we may retain your message and any information you provide in order to respond to your inquiry and maintain correspondence records.
We do not sell or rent information provided through email communications.
Data Sharing
We do not sell personal information.
Information may be shared with service providers that assist in operating the Site, providing advertising, analyzing traffic, maintaining security, or responding to legal obligations.
We may also disclose information when required by law or when necessary to protect the rights, property, or safety of the Site, its operators, users, or others.
Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.
However, no website, internet transmission, or electronic storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
External Links
The Site frequently links to third-party websites, publications, studios, distributors, and other online resources.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or policies of websites operated by third parties.
Visitors should review the privacy policies of any external sites they visit.
Children’s Privacy
The Site is intended for a general audience and is not directed toward children under the age of 13.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
Changes to This Policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically to reflect changes in technology, legal requirements, or Site operations.
Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date.
Contact
Questions regarding this Privacy Policy may be directed to: email