Privacy Policy
Last updated: April 2026
This Privacy Policy explains how The Meridian ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and shares information when you visit themeridian.live. By using our site, you agree to the practices described in this policy.
Information We Collect
We do not directly collect personal information unless you voluntarily provide it (for example, by subscribing to our newsletter or submitting an advertising inquiry). When you visit our site, certain information is automatically collected by third-party services we use, including:
- IP address and approximate location
- Browser type and version
- Pages visited and time spent on each page
- Referring website or search terms
- Device type (desktop, mobile, tablet)
Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our site. Google Analytics collects information anonymously and reports website trends without identifying individual visitors. Google may use this data in accordance with its own privacy policy. You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Advertising — Google AdSense
We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on our site. Google AdSense uses cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our website and other sites on the internet. These cookies allow Google and its partners to serve ads based on your browsing history.
You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google's Ads Settings or by visiting aboutads.info.
Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on a user's prior visits to this website or other websites. Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your visit to our site and/or other sites on the internet.
Cookies
Our site uses cookies — small text files stored on your device — for the following purposes:
- Analytics: Google Analytics uses cookies to track site usage patterns
- Advertising: Google AdSense uses cookies to serve relevant advertisements
- Functionality: Session cookies may be used to remember your preferences
You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of some parts of our site.
Newsletter & Email
If you subscribe to our newsletter, we collect your name and email address solely for the purpose of sending you our daily news briefing. We do not sell or share your email address with third parties. You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in any email we send.
Advertising Inquiries
If you submit an advertising inquiry through our contact form, we collect your name, company name, and email address in order to respond to your inquiry. This information is not shared with third parties.
Third-Party Links
Our articles may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.
Children's Privacy
Our site is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will delete it.
Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect the information transmitted to and from our site. However, no internet transmission is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your data.
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 date. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us through the advertising inquiry form on our homepage.