Privacy Policy
Effective Date: May 15, 2026
Introduction
Houston Zip Codes ("we," "us," or "our") operates the website houstonzipcodes.com (the "Service"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and disclose information when you use our Service, and the choices you have regarding that information. By using the Service, you agree to the practices described in this policy.
Information We Collect
We collect limited information automatically when you visit Houston Zip Codes:
- Browsing data: pages viewed, links clicked, time spent on pages, and referring URLs.
- IP address: used for approximate location, fraud prevention, and analytics aggregation.
- Device and browser information: browser type, operating system, screen size, and language.
- Cookies and similar technologies: small data files stored on your device, described below.
- Analytics data: anonymized usage metrics collected by Google Analytics 4.
If you voluntarily submit our Contact form, we collect the name, email address, optional subject, and message you provide solely so that we can respond to your inquiry.
How We Use Information
We use the information we collect to operate and improve Houston Zip Codes, including to: deliver page content, understand which pages and topics are most useful to readers, diagnose technical problems, prevent abuse and fraud, serve and measure advertising, and respond to contact inquiries. We do not sell personal information.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Cookies are small text files placed on your device by websites you visit. We use both first-party cookies (set by Houston Zip Codes for essential functionality such as remembering your cookie consent choice) and third-party cookies set by services such as Google AdSense and Google Analytics. You can control cookies through your browser settings, including blocking or deleting them, but doing so may affect site functionality.
Google AdSense and Third-Party Advertising
We use Google AdSense, a service provided by Google LLC. Google uses cookies (including the DART cookie) to serve ads based on your visits to this site and other sites on the internet. You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting https://adssettings.google.com. You can also opt out of third-party vendor cookies via the Network Advertising Initiative (https://www.networkadvertising.org/choices/) and the Digital Advertising Alliance (https://www.aboutads.info/choices/).
Children's Privacy
Houston Zip Codes is a general-audience informational website and is not directed at children under the age of 13. Consistent with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA), we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can promptly remove it.
Your Rights Under GDPR
If you are a resident of the European Union or United Kingdom, you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including the right to access, correct, delete, restrict, or object to processing of your personal data, and the right to data portability. The lawful bases for our processing are legitimate interest (analytics and site security) and consent (advertising cookies). To exercise any of these rights, contact us using the form on our Contact page.
Your Rights Under CCPA
If you are a California resident, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the CPRA give you the right to know what personal information we collect, to request deletion of that information, to opt out of any sale or sharing of personal information, and not to be discriminated against for exercising these rights. We do not sell personal information. To submit a verifiable consumer request, contact us through our Contact page.
Data Retention
We retain analytics data for the default retention period configured in Google Analytics. Contact form submissions are retained for as long as needed to respond to the inquiry and for a reasonable period afterward for recordkeeping, then deleted or anonymized.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise any of your rights, please reach out through our Contact page.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Material changes will be reflected by updating the Effective Date above. We encourage you to review this page periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.