Privacy Policy
Last Updated: November 30, 2025
Citadel Cofield ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website at www.citadelcofield.com (the "Site").
1. Information We Collect
1.1 Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our Site, we automatically collect certain information about your device and browsing activity, including:
- IP Address: We collect your Internet Protocol (IP) address to determine your approximate geographic location (city, state, county) for personalization purposes.
- Location Data: We use IP geolocation services to identify your city, state, and county. This information is used to personalize your experience on our Site, such as displaying location-specific information in the footer.
- Device Information: We collect information about your device type, browser type, operating system, and screen resolution.
- Usage Data: We collect information about how you interact with our Site, including pages visited, time spent on pages, and referring websites.
1.2 Cookies and Similar Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect and store information about your preferences and browsing activity. Cookies are small data files stored on your device that help us:
- Remember your location preferences
- Store your cookie consent choices
- Analyze website traffic and usage patterns
- Improve website functionality and user experience
You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may limit your ability to use certain features of our Site.
1.3 Third-Party Services
We use third-party services that may collect information about you:
- IP Geolocation Services: We use services such as ipapi.co and api.bigdatacloud.net to determine your location based on your IP address.
- Analytics Services: We may use Google Analytics 4 or similar analytics services to collect and analyze usage data.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Personalize your experience on our Site (e.g., displaying location-specific information)
- Improve our website functionality and user experience
- Analyze website traffic and usage patterns
- Comply with legal obligations
- Prevent fraud and ensure website security
3. Data Storage and Security
We store your information using the following methods:
- Cookies: Location preferences and consent choices are stored in cookies on your device.
- Third-Party Services: Analytics and usage data may be stored by third-party analytics providers in accordance with their privacy policies.
We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.
4. Your Rights and Choices
4.1 Cookie Consent
When you first visit our Site, you will be presented with a cookie consent banner. You can:
- Accept all cookies
- Decline non-essential cookies
- Manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings
4.2 Location Data
If you prefer not to have your location detected, you can:
- Use a VPN or proxy service
- Disable JavaScript in your browser (may limit website functionality)
- Contact us to request that we do not use your location data
4.3 California Privacy Rights (CCPA)
If you are a California resident, you have the right to:
- Request disclosure of the categories and specific pieces of personal information we collect
- Request deletion of your personal information
- Opt-out of the sale of your personal information (we do not sell personal information)
- Non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights
4.4 European Privacy Rights (GDPR)
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Rectify inaccurate personal data
- Request erasure of your personal data
- Object to processing of your personal data
- Data portability
- Withdraw consent at any time
5. Data Retention
We retain your information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. Cookie data is typically stored for up to 365 days.
6. Children's Privacy
Our Site is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.
7. Third-Party Links
Our Site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third-party sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.
8. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us:
Citadel Cofield
Website: www.citadelcofield.com
10. Legal Compliance
This Privacy Policy is designed to comply with:
- California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)
- General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
- Other applicable privacy laws and regulations