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Your privacy matters to us. This policy explains what information The Texas Porch collects when you visit thetexasporch.com, how we use it, and the choices you have.

Last updated: October 7, 2026

The Texas Porch (thetexasporch.com, the “Site”) is owned and operated by Clark Media Ventures LLC (“we,” “us” or “our”). If you have questions about this policy, email us at contact@thetexasporch.com or write to Clark Media Ventures LLC, Attn: The Texas Porch, PO Box 114, Bonham, TX 75418.

We collect a limited amount of information in two ways:

  • Information you give us. When you email us, leave a comment, send a story tip or sign up for our newsletter, we receive what you choose to share, such as your name, email address and the content of your message.
  • Information collected automatically. When you visit the Site, our servers and third-party partners may automatically collect technical information such as your IP address, browser type, device type, operating system, referring website, the pages you view, the time and date of your visit, and general location (city or region) derived from your IP address.

We use the information we collect to:

  • Operate, maintain and improve the Site and its content
  • Respond to your messages, tips and correction requests
  • Send our newsletter if you have subscribed (you can unsubscribe at any time)
  • Understand which stories readers find useful through aggregated analytics
  • Display advertising that helps keep the Site free
  • Protect the Site against spam, fraud and abuse, and comply with legal obligations

Cookies are small text files stored on your device. We and our partners use cookies, web beacons, pixels and similar technologies to remember your preferences, understand how visitors use the Site, and deliver and measure advertising.

You can set your browser to refuse or delete cookies. If you do, some parts of the Site may not work as intended. Visitors in certain regions may also see a consent banner that lets you choose which cookies to allow.

The Site may display ads served by third-party advertising companies, including Google. These companies may use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this Site and other websites. Google’s use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to you based on your visits to this and other sites on the internet.

You can opt out of personalized advertising from Google by visiting Google Ads Settings. You can learn more about how Google uses information from sites that use its services at policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites.

You can also opt out of many third-party vendors’ use of cookies for personalized advertising through the Digital Advertising Alliance or the Network Advertising Initiative. Visitors in the EU and UK can visit Your Online Choices.

We may use analytics services, such as Google Analytics, to understand how visitors find and use the Site. These services use cookies to collect information like pages visited and time on site, and they report it to us in aggregate. You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

Some articles contain affiliate links. If you click one, the retailer or affiliate network may place a cookie on your device to track the referral so we can earn a commission. Their use of that information is governed by their own privacy policies. See our Affiliate & Advertising Disclosure to learn more.

If you subscribe to our newsletter, we use a third-party email service provider to store your email address and send messages. Our emails may include tracking that tells us whether a message was opened or a link was clicked. Every newsletter includes an unsubscribe link, and you can also email us to be removed.

When you leave a comment, we collect the information shown in the comment form, your IP address and your browser user agent to help detect spam. An anonymized string created from your email address may be sent to the Gravatar service to check whether you use it. Once your comment is approved, your name, comment and profile picture (if any) are visible to the public.

We do not sell your personal information for money. We share information only as described in this policy, including:

  • With service providers that help us run the Site, such as our web host, email provider, analytics providers and advertising partners
  • With advertising and affiliate partners through cookies and similar technologies, as described above
  • When required by law, or to protect the rights, property or safety of our readers, ourselves or others
  • As part of a merger, sale or transfer of the business, in which case this policy will continue to apply to your information

Under some state laws, allowing advertising partners to collect information through cookies for targeted advertising may be considered a “sale” or “sharing” of personal information. You can opt out using the choices described in this policy or by contacting us.

Depending on where you live, including Texas, California and other U.S. states, and the European Economic Area and United Kingdom, you may have the right to:

  • Know what personal information we hold about you and request a copy
  • Ask us to correct or delete your personal information
  • Opt out of targeted advertising and the sale or sharing of your personal information
  • Withdraw your consent where we rely on it
  • Appeal a decision we make about your request

To make a request, email contact@thetexasporch.com with the subject line “Privacy Request.” We may need to verify your identity before we respond, and we will reply within the time required by applicable law. We will not discriminate against you for exercising your rights. If we deny your request, you may appeal by replying to our decision, and if you are not satisfied you may contact your state attorney general.

We keep personal information only as long as needed for the purposes described in this policy, such as while you remain subscribed to our newsletter, or as required by law. Approved comments may remain on the Site indefinitely unless you ask us to remove them.

We use reasonable measures to protect the information we collect. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

The Site is intended for a general audience and is not directed to children under 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 at contact@thetexasporch.com and we will delete it.

Our articles often link to restaurants, events, attractions, government agencies and other websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites, and we encourage you to read their privacy policies.

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will change the “Last updated” date at the top of this page. Your continued use of the Site after changes are posted means you accept the updated policy.

Questions about this Privacy Policy? Email contact@thetexasporch.com or write to Clark Media Ventures LLC, Attn: The Texas Porch, PO Box 114, Bonham, TX 75418.