Who we are

SteamWok (“we,” “us,” or “the site”) provides information about free and low-cost educational resources, camps, and community programs in and around Winchester, MA. This page explains what information is collected when you visit the site and how it’s used.

Information We Collect

Information you provide directly. If you contact us — for example, to suggest a resource, report a correction, or ask a question — we collect whatever information you choose to share, such as your name and email address. We use this only to respond to you and to improve the site.

Information collected automatically. Like most websites, SteamWok may automatically collect certain technical information when you visit, such as your browser type, device type, general location (based on IP address), pages viewed, and time spent on the site. This is typically collected through cookies or similar technologies (see below).

Cookies and Advertising

SteamWok may display advertisements through Google AdSense to help cover the cost of hosting and maintaining the site.

Google and its partners may use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this or other websites. This may include:

– Using cookies to serve ads based on your visits to this site and other sites on the internet

– Allowing you to opt out of personalized advertising by visiting [Google’s Ads Settings](https://adssettings.google.com)

– For users in the EEA, UK, and Switzerland, relying on a consent mechanism as required by Google’s EU user consent policy

You can learn more about how Google uses data from sites that use its services at [Google’s Privacy & Terms site](https://policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites), and you can manage or opt out of interest-based ads at [www.aboutads.info/choices](https://www.aboutads.info/choices).

Most browsers let you block or delete cookies through your browser settings. Blocking cookies may affect how some parts of the site function.

How We Use Information

We use the information described above to:

– Operate, maintain, and improve the site

– Respond to questions, suggestions, or corrections

– Understand general site usage (e.g., which pages are most helpful)

– Support advertising that helps fund hosting costs

We do not sell your personal information.

Third-Party Links

SteamWok links to external websites — camp providers, town departments, libraries, and other organizations — for your convenience. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those third-party sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies separately.

Your Choices

You can:

– Opt out of personalized advertising via [Google Ads Settings](https://adssettings.google.com) or [aboutads.info](https://www.aboutads.info/choices)

– Adjust cookie settings in your browser

– Contact us with questions about the information we hold

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time, for example as the site adds new features like advertising. We’ll update the “Last updated” date at the top of this page when changes are made. We encourage you to check back periodically.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please reach out at SteamWoker.