Legal

Privacy Policy

Effective date: March 2, 2026

This policy explains how we process limited site and communication data, including data related to web analytics and third-party advertising.

1. No Account Requirement

You can browse most of this site without creating an account. We do not currently provide personal account dashboards or profile pages.

2. Current Data Collection Status

As of March 2, 2026, we do not run account registration, profile tracking, or a public submission form that collects personal data through the site UI. We use Google Analytics (via Firebase) to collect anonymized usage data to improve the site. We may also display third-party advertising on the site.

3. Limited Data That May Still Be Processed

  • Basic request metadata may be generated automatically by hosting or infrastructure providers for uptime and security.
  • If you email us, we receive the information you include in that email and attachments.
  • We use Google Analytics (powered by Firebase) to collect anonymized usage data such as pages visited, navigation patterns, feature usage, browser type, device type, and approximate geographic location. Google Analytics uses cookies and similar identifiers. No personally identifiable information is intentionally collected through analytics.
  • Advertising partners may process device, browser, and interaction data for ad delivery, fraud prevention, and measurement.
  • Consent preferences may be stored and shared through our consent management platform where required by law.

4. How We Use Information

  • Keep the site available, stable, and secure.
  • Understand how visitors use the site, which pages and features are most popular, and how to improve the user experience.
  • Respond to legal notices, correction requests, and policy violation reports.
  • Review and respond to tips or context you voluntarily send by email.
  • Deliver, measure, and protect advertising placements.
  • Comply with applicable law and lawful legal process.

5. Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell personal information. We may disclose limited information when legally required, for infrastructure operations, to advertising technology providers that support ad serving and measurement, or to protect rights, safety, and site security.

6. Cookies and Similar Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies for web analytics (Google Analytics / Firebase) and advertising. Analytics cookies help us understand site usage patterns. Advertising partners may use cookies to deliver ads, measure performance, and reduce invalid traffic. Where required by law (including in the EEA, UK, and Switzerland), we use a consent message that lets users consent, decline, or manage options. You can also opt out of Google Analytics across all websites by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

7. Data Retention

We aim to retain as little data as possible. Information received by email and any system-generated logs may be retained only as needed for editorial, security, operational, or legal reasons.

8. Your Privacy Requests

If we hold personal data about you, you can request access, correction, or deletion, subject to legal exceptions and verification requirements. Send requests to privacy@epsteingate.org.

9. Children

This site is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

10. Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards. No method of transmission or storage is fully secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

11. Policy Changes

We may update this policy if data practices change. Material changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

12. Contact

Primary contact email for this project: admin@epsteingate.org.