Effective October 15, 2026
This policy explains what information the Thumb Resource Guide website (thumbresource.com) collects, how it is used and the choices you have. The site is published by the Tuscola County Advertiser, 344 N. State St., Caro, MI 48723, 989-673-3181.
Information you give us
If you use one of our forms (request a print copy, report a correction or advertise with us), we collect what you type into the form. That can include your name, email address, phone number, mailing address and message. We use it only to respond to your request, such as mailing you a guide, fixing a listing or following up about advertising. We keep a copy of each submission on our website and email it to our staff. We do not sell your information.
Information collected automatically
Like most websites, our servers and analytics tools record technical information when you visit, such as your IP address, browser and device type, the pages you view and the page you came from. We use this to keep the site running, understand which pages are useful and improve the guide. We use privacy-oriented analytics tools and may also use Google analytics services.
Advertising
This site shows ads served through Google Ad Manager. Google and its advertising partners may use cookies and similar technologies to show and measure ads, limit how often you see an ad and, where you allow it, show ads based on your interests. You can control personalized ads in your Google Ad Settings, or opt out of interest-based ads from many companies at aboutads.info/choices. You can also use the cookie settings on this site to change your choices. Learn how Google uses information from sites that use its services at policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites.
Cookies
Cookies are small files stored in your browser. We use them to make the site work, remember your cookie choices, measure traffic and serve ads. We use a cookie consent tool so you can accept or decline cookies that are not necessary. You can also block or delete cookies in your browser settings, although parts of the site may not work as well.
Services we use
We rely on outside services to run the site, including website hosting, Google Fonts, Google Ad Manager and analytics tools. These services may receive your IP address and technical information when you visit. They handle that information under their own privacy policies.
Directory and community information
The community pages and directory list businesses, churches, organizations and public officials with publicly available contact details such as addresses and phone numbers. If you think something is wrong or would like a listing corrected or removed, use our correction form.
How long we keep information
We keep form submissions only as long as we need them to respond and keep our records. Analytics and advertising data are kept by those services for the periods they set.
Children
This site is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from them.
Your choices
You can ask what information we hold from you, ask us to correct or delete it, or ask us to stop using it by contacting us below. You can decline cookies and adjust ad personalization as described above.
Changes to this policy
We may update this policy from time to time. The effective date at the top shows when it last changed.
Contact us
Tuscola County Advertiser
344 N. State St., Caro, MI 48723
989-673-3181
Or use the contact page.