Privacy Policy
Circled Takes
Effective Date: August 1, 2026
Last Updated: August 1, 2026
This Privacy Policy explains how Circled Takes (“we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, and protects your information when you visit circled-takes.com (the “Site”) or subscribe to our newsletter. We respect your privacy and are committed to handling your personal data responsibly. Circled Takes is a publication of Bigfoot Robot LLC, located at 30 N Gould St # 36296, Sheridan, WY 82801.
1. Information We Collect
We keep data collection to a minimum. Here is what we collect and why.
Information You Provide Directly
Newsletter Signup: If you subscribe to our newsletter, we collect your name and email address. This information is stored and processed by MailerLite, our email service provider, and is used solely for the purpose of sending you our newsletter.
Information Collected Automatically
When you visit the Site, certain information may be collected automatically through standard web technologies:
Cookies: WordPress sets functional cookies that are necessary for the Site to operate (such as session cookies). We do not use cookies for advertising or tracking purposes.
Server Logs: Our web hosting provider may automatically collect standard server log data, including your IP address, browser type, referring page, and the date and time of your visit. This data is collected by the hosting provider as part of standard server operations and is not used by us for tracking or profiling.
MailerLite Tracking: MailerLite may use tracking pixels and cookies within newsletter emails to measure open rates and link clicks. You can opt out of this tracking by adjusting your email client settings to block remote images, or by unsubscribing from the newsletter.
2. Third-Party Embedded Content
Our articles may include embedded content from third-party platforms, primarily YouTube and Vimeo. When you view a page containing embedded video, these platforms may collect data about you, set cookies, and track your interaction with the embedded content. This data collection is governed by the respective privacy policies of those platforms:
YouTube/Google: https://policies.google.com/privacy
Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/privacy
We do not control the data these third parties collect. If you are concerned about third-party tracking, we recommend using browser extensions that block third-party cookies or embedded content.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
To send you our newsletter if you have subscribed
To operate and maintain the Site
To respond to your inquiries if you contact us
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. We do not use your data for advertising or profiling.
4. Third-Party Service Providers
We use the following third-party service provider that may process your personal data on our behalf:
MailerLite (UAB MailerLite, Lithuania): Processes newsletter subscriber data (name and email address) for the purpose of email delivery. MailerLite’s privacy policy is available at https://www.mailerlite.com/legal/privacy-policy
5. Data Retention
We retain your newsletter subscription data (name and email address) for as long as you remain subscribed. If you unsubscribe, your data will be removed from our active mailing list. MailerLite may retain certain records in accordance with their own data retention policies.
6. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal data. These may include:
Access: You can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
Correction: You can ask us to correct inaccurate data.
Deletion: You can ask us to delete your personal data.
Unsubscribe: You can unsubscribe from our newsletter at any time using the unsubscribe link in any email we send, or by contacting us directly.
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at info@circled-takes.com. We will respond to your request within 30 days.
7. For Visitors in the European Economic Area (GDPR)
If you are located in the European Economic Area, the legal basis for processing your personal data is your consent, which you provide when you voluntarily subscribe to our newsletter. You may withdraw your consent at any time by unsubscribing or contacting us at info@circled-takes.com.
MailerLite, our email service provider, is based in Lithuania (within the EEA) and processes data in accordance with GDPR. For any data transferred outside the EEA, MailerLite uses Standard Contractual Clauses as approved by the European Commission.
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority if you believe your data has been mishandled.
8. For California Residents (CCPA)
If you are a California resident, you have the right to know what personal information we collect about you, to request deletion of that information, and to opt out of the sale of your personal information. We do not sell your personal information.
To submit a request, contact us at info@circled-takes.com.
9. Children’s Privacy
The Site is not directed at individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected data from a child, please contact us at info@circled-takes.com and we will promptly delete it.
10. Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. The Site uses HTTPS encryption for data transmitted between your browser and our server. That said, no method of electronic transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date. We encourage you to review this page periodically.
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your data rights, you can reach us at:
Bigfoot Robot LLC
30 N Gould St # 36296
Sheridan, WY 82801
307-289-4757
info@circled-takes.com
Website: circled-takes.com