Effective Date: February 17, 2026
Welcome to BrownstoneGazette.com. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit or interact with our website.
Website: https://brownstonegazette.com
Contact Email: info@brownstonegazette.com
BrownstoneGazette.com is an independent digital publication providing news, commentary, and informational content related to local communities, architecture, city living, and urban issues.
We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency in how your information is handled.
When visitors leave comments on the website, we collect:
The name and email address provided in the comment form
The comment content
The visitor’s IP address
Browser user agent details
This information is used to help detect spam and maintain website security.
If you use the Gravatar service, an anonymized version (hash) of your email address may be shared with Gravatar to determine whether you have a profile image associated with it. Once approved, your profile image may be displayed publicly alongside your comment.
If image uploads are enabled on the website, users are advised to avoid uploading images that contain embedded location data (EXIF GPS). Visitors may be able to download and extract location information from publicly accessible images.
BrownstoneGazette.com uses cookies to enhance website performance and user experience.
If you leave a comment, you may choose to save your name, email address, and website in cookies. These cookies remain stored for up to one year for your convenience.
When visiting the login page, a temporary cookie is set to determine whether your browser accepts cookies. This cookie does not contain personal data and is deleted when you close your browser.
When you log in:
Login cookies last for two days
Screen preference cookies last for one year
Selecting “Remember Me” keeps you logged in for two weeks
Logging out removes login cookies
If you edit or publish content, a cookie may be saved in your browser indicating the post ID. This cookie expires after one day and contains no personal data.
You can disable cookies at any time through your browser settings.
Articles on BrownstoneGazette.com may include embedded content such as videos, images, or articles from third-party websites.
Embedded content functions exactly as if you visited the external website directly. These third-party websites may:
Collect data about you
Use cookies
Implement tracking technologies
Monitor your interaction with embedded content
We are not responsible for the privacy policies or practices of external websites.
We do not sell, rent, or trade personal information to third parties.
If you request a password reset, your IP address may be included in the reset email for security verification purposes.
Visitor comments may be reviewed through automated spam detection services.
Comments and their metadata are retained indefinitely to facilitate moderation and follow-up discussions.
If user registration is available, personal information provided in user profiles is stored securely.
Registered users may view, edit, or request deletion of their personal information at any time (excluding username changes). Website administrators may access and manage user information when necessary for operational or security purposes.
If you have an account or have left comments on this website, you may request:
A copy of the personal data we hold about you
Deletion of your personal data
This does not include data we are required to retain for administrative, legal, or security reasons.
Requests may be submitted to:
📧 info@brownstonegazette.com
Visitor comments may be checked through automated spam detection services to maintain website security and integrity.
We implement reasonable technical and administrative measures to protect your personal information. However, no method of online transmission or storage is completely secure.