Last updated: March 2026
Who We Are
FYI Americans (“we,” “us,” or “our”) operate https://fyiamericans.com.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your
information when you visit our website.
Information We Collect
Automatically Collected
– Log data: IP address, browser type, pages visited, time spent
– Cookies: Via Google Analytics, Google AdSense, and our
Consent Management Platform (CMP)
– Device information: Screen size, operating system
Voluntarily Provided
– Email address: When subscribing to our newsletter (ConvertKit)
– Name: Optional, when contacting us via forms
How We Use Your Information
| Purpose | Legal Basis |
| Website analytics | Legitimate interest |
| Personalized advertising (AdSense) | Consent (via CMP) |
| Newsletter delivery | Consent |
| Security and fraud prevention | Legitimate interest |
Cookies and Similar Technologies
We use Google AdSense and Google Analytics, which set cookies for:
– Measurement and analytics
– Personalized advertising (based on your interests)
Your choices: You can manage cookie preferences through our
Consent Banner (bottom of screen) or via Your Online Choices (https://www.youronlinechoices.com).
Third-Party Services
| Service | Purpose | Privacy Policy |
| Google AdSense | Advertising | [Google](https://policies.google.com/privacy) |
| Google Analytics | Analytics | [Google](https://policies.google.com/privacy) |
| ConvertKit | Newsletter | [ConvertKit](https://convertkit.com/privacy) |
| Wordfence | Security | [Wordfence](https://www.wordfence.com/privacy-policy/) |
Your Rights (GDPR/CCPA)
Depending on your location, you have the right to:
– Access: Request a copy of your data
– Deletion: Request we delete your data
– Correction: Update inaccurate information
– Objection: Opt-out of certain processing
– Portability: Receive data in a transferable format
To exercise these rights: [EMAIL]
Data Retention
– Analytics data: 26 months (Google Analytics default)
– Newsletter subscribers: Until unsubscription
– Server logs: 30 days
Children’s Privacy
We do not knowingly collect data from children under 13.
If you believe we have, please contact us immediately.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy. Changes will be posted here with a
revised “Last updated” date.
Contact
Privacy-specific inquiries: contact@fyiamericans.com
