Privacy & Giveaway Policies
Kidding Around Media is owned by Bethany Winston, LLC.
Privacy Policy
At www.kiddingaroundgreenville.com, the privacy of our visitors is of extreme importance to us. This privacy policy document outlines the types of personal information is received and collected by www.kiddingaroundgreenville.com and how it is used.
Log Files
Like many other Web sites, www.kiddingaroundgreenville.com makes use of log files. The information inside the log files includes internet protocol ( IP ) addresses, type of browser, Internet Service Provider ( ISP ), date/time stamp, referring/exit pages, and number of clicks to analyze trends, administer the site, track user’s movement around the site, and gather demographic information. IP addresses, and other such information are not linked to any information that is personally identifiable.
Amazon
These third-party ad servers or ad networks use technology to the advertisements and links that appear on www.kiddingaroundgreenville.com send directly to your browsers. They automatically receive your IP address when this occurs. Other technologies ( such as cookies, JavaScript, or Web Beacons ) may also be used by the third-party ad networks to measure the effectiveness of their advertisements and / or to personalize the advertising content that you see.
www.kiddingaroundgreenville.com has no access to or control over these cookies that are used by third-party advertisers.
You should consult the respective privacy policies of these third-party ad servers for more detailed information on their practices as well as for instructions about how to opt-out of certain practices. www.kiddingaroundgreenville.com’s privacy policy does not apply to, and we cannot control the activities of, such other advertisers or web sites.
If you wish to disable cookies, you may do so through your individual browser options. More detailed information about cookie management with specific web browsers can be found at the browsers’ respective websites.
SMS Privacy Policy
Effective date: 6/23/2026
This policy explains how Bethany Winston, LLC (Kidding Around Media) and its affiliated publications collect, use, and protect the information you share when you participate in our SMS (text message) programs, including voting and contest entry by text.
By texting a keyword to opt in, you agree to the terms below. Message frequency varies depending on the program or contest. Message and data rates may apply. Reply STOP to opt out at any time, or HELP for help.
1. Information we collect
When you opt in to receive SMS messages from Kidding Around Media and its affiliated publications, we may collect the following personal information:
- Your mobile phone number
- Your name, if provided
- Any information you provide in your message responses, including your vote or contest entry
- Message delivery and interaction data, such as timestamps and delivery status
2. How we collect your information
We collect information directly from you when:
- You opt in by texting a keyword to our number
- You reply to one of our messages, such as to cast a vote or confirm an entry
3. How we use SMS information
We use your SMS data to:
- Send transactional messages for contest entry or voting verification
- Record and tally votes accurately
- Respond to your messages and provide support
- Analyze message delivery and engagement to improve our services
4. Sharing your information
Kidding Around Media and its affiliated publications does NOT sell or share your SMS opt-in data with third parties for their own marketing purposes. We may share your information with trusted service providers who help us deliver our SMS messaging services, such as:
- SMS gateway providers
- Phone carriers
- Customer support platforms
These vendors are contractually obligated to keep your information secure and to use it only to provide services to Kidding Around Media and its affiliated publications. Any information protected by national, state, provincial, or local privacy laws will be handled according to those applicable laws.
5. Your choices and rights
You can opt out of SMS messages at any time by replying STOP to any message. After you opt out, you will no longer receive text messages from us unless you opt in again. Reply HELP at any time for assistance.
To request access to or deletion of your SMS-related data, please contact us at bethany@kiddingaroundgreenville.com.
6. Data security and retention
We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data. SMS data is retained only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined above or to comply with legal requirements.
7. Changes to this policy
We may update this SMS privacy policy periodically. If we make material changes, we will post the updated policy on this page and revise the effective date above. Continued use of our SMS service indicates your acceptance of the revised policy.
8. Contact us
If you have any questions about this policy or your SMS data, please contact us at: Bethany@kiddingaroundgreenville.com or by phone at (864) 334-8725.
Raptive Advertising Policy
As of 6/2/2023, this Site is affiliated with CMI Marketing, Inc., d/b/a Raptive (“Raptive”) for the purposes of placing advertising on the Site, and Raptive will collect and use certain data for advertising purposes. To learn more about Raptive’s data usage, click here: https://cafemedia.com/publisher-advertising-privacy-policy
Google Analytics
This privacy policy describes how Kidding Around uses Google Analytics to collect and use data from visitors to our website.
What is Google Analytics?
Google Analytics is a web analytics service that helps website owners track and analyze website traffic. Google Analytics uses cookies, which are small text files placed on your computer, to collect information about how you interact with our website. This information includes the pages you visit, the time you spend on each page, and the links you click.
How does Google Analytics use my data?
Google Analytics uses the information it collects to track and analyze website traffic, and to provide website owners with reports about website activity. Google Analytics does not collect personally identifiable information about you.
How can I opt out of Google Analytics?
You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on. The add-on prevents Google Analytics from collecting data about your visits to our website. Read more at Google’s Privacy and Terms.
How does Kidding Around use Google Analytics data?
Kidding Around uses Google Analytics data to track and analyze website traffic, and to improve our website content and services.
Changes to our privacy policy
We may update our privacy policy from time to time. Any changes to our privacy policy will be posted on this page.
Your consent
By using our website, you consent to the collection and use of your data by Google Analytics in accordance with this privacy policy.
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