Last updated: July 12, 2026
Monterey Current (“Monterey Current,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) operates the website at montereycurrent.com (the “Site”). This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have. By using the Site, you agree to the practices described here.
Information we collect
Information you give us. If you subscribe to our newsletter, we collect the email address you provide. If you send us a news tip, a message through our contact page, or an email, we collect the information you choose to include, such as your name, email address, and the content of your message.
Information collected automatically. Like most websites, we automatically collect standard technical information when you visit, including your device and browser type, referring pages, the pages you view, and general location derived from your IP address. This information is collected through cookies and similar technologies.
Cookies and analytics
We use cookies and analytics services, including Google Analytics, to understand how visitors use the Site so we can improve it. These tools set cookies that help us measure traffic and usage patterns. You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings, though some parts of the Site may not function properly without them.
Advertising
We use, or may use, third-party advertising companies, including Google, to serve ads when you visit the Site. These companies may use cookies and similar technologies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this and other websites.
Google’s use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to you based on your visit to our Site and other sites on the internet. You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings. You can also opt out of a third-party vendor’s use of cookies for personalized advertising by visiting aboutads.info.
How we use your information
We use the information we collect to operate and improve the Site, to send our newsletter to subscribers, to respond to messages and tips, to measure and understand traffic, and to display advertising. We do not sell your personal information.
Sharing
We share information with service providers that help us run the Site, such as the analytics and advertising partners described above, and we may disclose information if required by law. We do not otherwise sell or rent your personal information to third parties.
Your choices and rights
You can unsubscribe from our newsletter at any time using the link in any email or by contacting us. You can control cookies through your browser and opt out of personalized advertising as described above. Depending on where you live, you may have rights to access, correct, or delete the personal information we hold about you; to exercise these rights, contact us at the address below.
Children
The Site is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us information, please contact us and we will delete it.
Third-party links
The Site links to other websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites, and we encourage you to review their policies.
Changes to this policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the “last updated” date above. Your continued use of the Site after a change means you accept the updated policy.
Contact
Questions about this Privacy Policy can be sent to hello@montereycurrent.com.