I myself don't collect any information of any kind on this site, and I don't do any mass e-mailing. I have placed ads on the site, for subscriptions to the New York Times and for other stuff I think folks might be interested in. Here's the link to the privacy policy of Commission Junction, the company which handles the logistics of the ad placements.
Keep the Faith,
John Hickey
RR 2 Box 60
Ewing Ridge Road.,
Waverly, WV, 26184