Privacy Policy

The Town Square ("we," "us," or "our") is a publication produced by Papersmythe, based in Berlin, New Jersey. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information when you visit townsquare.biz (the "Site") or interact with our services.

Information We Collect

Information you provide. When you fill out a form on our Site — such as our advertiser interest form or our expansion notification form — we collect the information you submit. This may include your name, business name, email address, phone number, business category, website, and any message you send us.

Information collected automatically. When you visit our Site, we and our service providers may automatically collect certain information about your device and usage, including your IP address, browser type, pages visited, time spent on pages, and referring website. This is collected through cookies and analytics tools.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Respond to your inquiries and follow up regarding advertising placement or expansion interest

• Provide, operate, and improve our Site and services

• Communicate with you about The Town Square, including upcoming editions in your area

• Understand how visitors use our Site so we can improve it

• Comply with legal obligations

We do not sell your personal information.

Cookies and Analytics

Our Site uses cookies and similar technologies. We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our Site. Google Analytics collects information such as how often users visit, what pages they view, and what site they came from. You can learn about Google's practices at policies.google.com/privacy and opt out via the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

Our Site is hosted by Squarespace, which may also collect and process data as described in its own privacy policy.

You can set your browser to refuse cookies, though some parts of the Site may not function properly as a result.

How We Share Your Information

We do not sell or rent your personal information. We may share information with:

• Service providers who help us operate our Site and business (such as Squarespace and Google), bound by confidentiality obligations

• Legal authorities if required by law, subpoena, or to protect our rights and safety

Data Retention

We retain the information you provide for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, respond to your inquiries, and comply with legal obligations.

Your Choices and Rights

You may request to access, correct, or delete the personal information we hold about you by contacting us at the email below. Depending on your state of residence, you may have additional rights under applicable privacy laws, including the right to opt out of certain data practices.

California residents: You have the right to know what personal information we collect, request its deletion, and opt out of any sale of personal information (we do not sell personal information). To exercise these rights, contact us at the email below.

Children's Privacy

Our Site is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

Third-Party Links

Our Site and our mailers may contain links to third-party websites (including featured businesses). We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, contact us at:

The Town Square c/o Papersmythe, Berlin, NJ 08009 hello@thetownsquare.biz