Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 2025

1. Introduction & Site Identity

This privacy policy applies to Providence Zip Codes (providencezipcodes.com), a free informational resource providing zip code data for Providence, Rhode Island and surrounding areas. This site is owned and operated by the Providence Zip Codes Data Team.

2. Information We Do Not Collect

This site does not require user registration, does not collect personal information, and does not process payments. We do not collect email addresses, names, phone numbers, or any other personally identifiable information through the use of this website. No user-submitted data is stored on our servers.

3. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

This site uses cookies placed by third-party services for advertising and analytics purposes. Cookies are small text files stored on your device by your web browser.

First-party cookies are set by the website you are visiting.Third-party cookies are set by external services (such as Google) embedded on the site. This site primarily uses third-party cookies from Google AdSense and Google Analytics.

You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies. Note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of some website features.

4. Google AdSense Disclosure

This site displays advertisements served by Google AdSense. Google uses cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this website and other websites on the Internet. Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your browsing history.

You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ad Settings. For more information about how Google uses your data, please review Google's Privacy Policy.

5. Google Analytics Disclosure

This site uses Google Analytics 4 (GA4) to collect anonymized usage data including pages visited, time on site, browser type, and device information. This data helps us understand how visitors use the site and improve the user experience. Google Analytics does not collect personally identifiable information.

You may opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

6. Third-Party Links

This site contains links to external websites within our network of 28 zip code resource sites, as well as links to official government resources including the U.S. Census Bureau and the United States Postal Service. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these linked external websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

7. CCPA (California) Disclosure

Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), California residents have the right to know what personal data is collected about them. Since this site does not collect any personal information, there is no personal data to disclose, delete, or opt out of selling. We do not sell personal information to any third party.

8. GDPR (EU) Disclosure

For visitors from the European Union: cookies used for advertising purposes on this site are placed by Google. You may manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings or through Google's ad personalization controls. The legal basis for processing data through analytics is legitimate interest (to improve the website), and for advertising cookies, consent (provided via the cookie consent banner on your first visit).

9. Children's Privacy (COPPA)

This website is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.

10. Contact Information

Providence Zip Codes Data Team
Website: providencezipcodes.com
Mailing address: Available upon request

11. Policy Updates

We reserve the right to update this privacy policy at any time. Any changes will be reflected on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. Continued use of the website after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.