UnderBlue.com
Effective Date: 12/23/2025
UnderBlue.com (“Under Blue,” “Ohio Outside LLC,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy and handling personal information in a transparent and responsible manner. This Privacy Policy explains how information is collected, used, disclosed, and safeguarded when you visit https://www.underblue.com (the “Website”).
By accessing or using this Website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
A. Information You Voluntarily Provide
We may collect personal information when you voluntarily:
- Subscribe to newsletters or mailing lists
- Contact us via forms or email
- Submit comments or inquiries
This information may include your name, email address, and any other details you choose to provide.
B. Information Collected Automatically
When you visit the Website, certain information is collected automatically, including:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Device and operating system information
- Pages viewed, referring URLs, and interaction data
- Approximate geographic location (city/state level)
This information is collected through cookies and similar tracking technologies.
2. Cookies and Similar Technologies
UnderBlue.com uses cookies, pixels, and related technologies to:
- Operate and maintain Website functionality
- Analyze usage and performance
- Support advertising and affiliate attribution
- Improve content relevance and user experience
Cookies may be placed by UnderBlue.com or by third-party service providers. You may control or disable cookies through your browser settings or via our cookie consent mechanism, where available. Disabling cookies may affect certain Website features.
3. Analytics (Google Analytics 4)
We use Google Analytics 4 (GA4) to measure and analyze Website usage. GA4 may collect information such as:
- Page views and interaction events
- Device and browser characteristics
- Approximate location data
This information is processed in aggregate and used to improve Website performance and content. We do not use analytics data to directly identify individual users.
You may opt out of Google Analytics tracking through browser controls or Google-provided opt-out tools.
4. Advertising and Tracking Technologies
UnderBlue.com may partner with third-party advertising networks to display advertisements. These partners may use cookies, pixels, or similar technologies to collect information about your interactions with this and other websites in order to deliver relevant advertising.
We do not control these third parties’ data practices, which are governed by their own privacy policies.
5. Affiliate Marketing
UnderBlue.com participates in affiliate marketing programs. This means we may earn a commission when users click affiliate links and complete purchases with third-party merchants.
Affiliate partners may use cookies or tracking links to attribute referrals. This tracking does not affect the price you pay and does not provide us with access to your payment or financial information.
6. Embedded Content and YouTube Videos
The Website may include embedded content, including YouTube videos. Embedded content from third parties behaves in the same manner as if you visited the third-party website directly.
YouTube Consent Behavior
- YouTube videos may be embedded using privacy-enhanced or standard embed modes.
- Certain cookies or tracking technologies associated with YouTube (a Google service) may not be set until you interact with the embedded video or provide consent through our cookie consent mechanism, where applicable.
- Once activated, YouTube may collect data about your interaction with the video, including IP address and usage information.
UnderBlue.com does not control YouTube’s data collection practices. We encourage users to review Google and YouTube’s privacy policies for additional information.
7. GDPR Privacy Rights (EEA and UK Users)
If you are located in the European Economic Area or the United Kingdom, you have the right to:
- Access personal data we hold about you
- Request correction or deletion of your data
- Restrict or object to processing
- Request data portability
- Withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent
Requests may be submitted using the contact information below.
8. California Privacy Rights (CCPA / CPRA)
California residents have the right to:
- Know what personal information is collected and how it is used
- Request deletion or correction of personal information
- Opt out of the “sale” or “sharing” of personal information, as defined by law
- Not be discriminated against for exercising privacy rights
Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information
UnderBlue.com does not knowingly sell personal information. Certain analytics or advertising technologies may be considered “sharing” under California law. California residents may submit privacy requests using the contact details below.
9. Data Retention
Personal information is retained only for as long as reasonably necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, comply with legal obligations, and resolve disputes.
10. Data Security
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures to protect personal information. However, no internet transmission or storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
11. Children’s Privacy
UnderBlue.com does not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If such information is discovered, it will be deleted promptly.
12. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.
13. Contact Information
For questions about this Privacy Policy or to exercise your privacy rights, please contact:
Email: privacy@underblue.com
Website: https://www.underblue.com
