Privacy Policy

Last Updated: March 24, 2026

This Privacy Policy explains how ManiacMoose (“we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, and protects information when you visit www.maniacmoose.com. By using this site you agree to the terms of this policy.

Who We Are

ManiacMoose is a Maine wildlife information website operated by an individual based in Maine, USA. Our website address is https://www.maniacmoose.com.

For any privacy-related questions, contact us via our Contact page.

What Information We Collect

Information You Give Us

If you use our contact form, we collect your name, email address, and the contents of your message. We use this only to respond to your inquiry and do not store it beyond that purpose.

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit ManiacMoose, certain information is collected automatically, including:

  • Your IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Pages visited and time spent on each page
  • Referring website (how you found us)
  • Device type (desktop, mobile, tablet)

This information is collected through cookies and standard web server logs. We use it to understand how visitors use the site and to improve content. We do not use it to personally identify you.

Cookies

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. ManiacMoose uses cookies for the following purposes:

Essential cookies — Required for the site to function properly. These cannot be disabled.

Analytics cookies — Help us understand how visitors interact with the site so we can improve it.

Advertising cookies — Used by Google AdSense to serve relevant ads (see Advertising section below). These may track your browsing behavior across websites.

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect how some parts of the site function. For more information on managing cookies visit www.allaboutcookies.org.

Advertising — Google AdSense

ManiacMoose uses Google AdSense to display advertisements. Google AdSense uses cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this site and other sites on the internet.

  • Google’s use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your visit to our site and other sites on the internet
  • You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google’s Ads Settings
  • You may also opt out of third-party vendor use of cookies for personalized advertising by visiting www.aboutads.info

For more information on how Google uses data when you use our site, visit: google.com/policies/privacy/partners

Amazon Affiliate Disclosure

ManiacMoose is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com.

When you click an Amazon link on this site and make a purchase, we may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you. Amazon may use cookies to track referrals. For more information see Amazon’s Privacy Policy.

Third-Party Links

ManiacMoose links to external websites including government agencies, research institutions, and other resources. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites. We encourage you to read their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

How We Protect Your Information

We take reasonable precautions to protect the information on this site. ManiacMoose is hosted on a secure server and uses HTTPS encryption. However, no method of internet transmission is 100% secure and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties.

Children’s Privacy

ManiacMoose is not directed at children under the age of 13 and 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 promptly.

Your Rights

Depending on where you live, you may have certain rights regarding your personal data, including:

  • The right to access the personal data we hold about you
  • The right to request correction of inaccurate data
  • The right to request deletion of your data
  • The right to opt out of personalized advertising (see Google AdSense section above)

To exercise any of these rights, contact us through our Contact page.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this page periodically. Continued use of the site after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us via our Contact page.

ManiacMoose | www.maniacmoose.com | Maine, USA

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