Privacy Policy
Effective Date: January 30, 2026|Last Updated: January 30, 2026
Mitten Militia operates mittenmilitia.com. This policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information. We believe in transparency, user privacy, and responsible data handling.
Quick Summary
- We collect minimal data needed to run the site and show relevant ads.
- We do not sell your personal data. Ever.
- Ads are served by Google AdSense and Ezoic. You can opt out of personalized ads.
- YouTube embeds may set cookies. Their policies apply when you interact with videos.
- Creators only see aggregated metrics, never individual viewer data.
- You can request deletion of your account-associated data at any time.
Why you'll see ads here
Mitten Militia is an independent platform built to showcase Michigan hip-hop culture. Advertising keeps the lights on and lets us operate without paywalls or subscriptions. We work with reputable ad partners, but we don't sell your personal information. Your trust matters more than ad revenue.
1. Information We Collect
1.1 Information You Provide Directly
We may collect information you voluntarily provide, including:
- Account registration details (username, email address)
- Profile or claim requests
- Communications you send to us (support inquiries, feedback)
We do not require real names or sensitive personal details to browse the site.
1.2 Automatically Collected Information
When you visit the site, we may automatically collect limited technical information:
- Pages viewed and actions taken
- Approximate location (country or region level only)
- Device and browser type
- Referring and exit pages
- Interaction timestamps
We do not store raw IP addresses or full user-agent strings in our internal systems.
3. Advertising & Monetization Partners
Mitten Militia displays advertising to support platform operations.
3.1 Third-Party Ad Servers
We may work with third-party advertising partners, including but not limited to:
- Google AdSense
- Ezoic
- Other programmatic ad exchanges
These partners may use cookies, web beacons, or similar technologies to:
- Serve ads based on visits to this and other websites
- Measure ad performance
- Limit ad repetition
Mitten Militia does not control how third-party advertisers collect or use data.
3.2 Google AdSense & DoubleClick Cookie
Google may use the DoubleClick cookie to serve ads based on your visits to this and other websites.
You may opt out of personalized advertising at: adssettings.google.com
3.3 Ezoic Service Disclosures
This site uses Ezoic for ad optimization and delivery. The following disclosures are provided by Ezoic regarding their data practices and partners:
4. Embedded Content (YouTube)
Pages on Mitten Militia may include embedded YouTube videos.
When you interact with embedded YouTube content:
- YouTube may collect data as if you visited youtube.com directly
- This may include cookies, playback analytics, and ad personalization data
YouTube's data practices are governed by Google's Privacy Policy.
Mitten Militia does not receive personal viewer data from YouTube embeds.
5. Analytics & Measurement
We use a combination of:
- First-party analytics (privacy-preserving, aggregate-only)
- Limited third-party analytics, where required for advertising validation or platform compatibility
Our analytics principles:
- No sale of personal data
- No individual behavioral profiling for creators
- Aggregated metrics only (views, watch time, engagement totals)
- No creator access to identifiable viewer data
Analytics data is used solely to:
- Improve site performance
- Understand content reach
- Support monetization reporting
6. Data Retention
We retain data only as long as necessary to operate the site and fulfill legitimate business purposes.
Typical retention practices include:
- Short-term retention of raw interaction events
- Longer retention of anonymized, aggregated metrics
- Indefinite retention of non-personal statistical summaries
Users may request deletion or anonymization of account-associated data where applicable.
7. Data Sharing & Disclosure
We do not sell personal data.
We may share limited data only:
- With service providers required to operate the site
- To comply with legal obligations
- To protect the rights, safety, or integrity of the platform
All partners are expected to comply with applicable privacy and data-protection laws.
8. Children's Information
Mitten Militia is not directed to children under 13.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided personal information, please contact us and we will promptly remove it.
9. User Rights & Choices
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have rights to:
- Access your data
- Request correction or deletion
- Object to certain data uses
- Manage cookie and ad preferences
Requests can be submitted using the contact information below.
10. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)
California residents may have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including:
- The right to know what personal data is collected
- The right to request deletion
- The right to opt out of certain data uses
Mitten Militia does not sell personal information.
11. Updates 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. Continued use of the site constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
12. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, contact us:
- Email: privacy@mittenmilitia.com
- Website: mittenmilitia.com
