Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy explains how 111111 ("we", "our", or "us") collects, uses, and safeguards information when you visit josnston.site. We respect your rights to personal privacy and are committed to transparent information practices in accordance with United States federal and state data protection frameworks, including the California Consumer Privacy Act as amended (CCPA/CPRA) and relevant international standards.

1. Data Controller Identification

The entity responsible for processing your personal data on this platform is:

Entity Name: 111111
Platform Domain: josnston.site
Direct Inquiries: [email protected]

For inquiries, rights requests, or questions regarding our privacy mechanisms, contact us via email above.

2. Scope of this Policy

This policy applies to all visitors, readers, correspondents, and clients interacting with josnston.site. It governs data collected via our website forms, direct email communications, analytical cookies, and server access logs.

3. Categories of Information Collected

We collect data under the following distinct categories:

A. Voluntarily Submitted Information: Information you submit directly through our inquiry forms or email correspondence, including your full name, email address, telephone number, and content of messages.
B. Technical and Usage Data: Automatically gathered server telemetry, including your Internet Protocol (IP) address, operating system, browser variant, language settings, referring URLs, and timestamps.
C. Cookie and Tracking Technologies: Information gathered via cookies and similar tokens as outlined in our Cookie Policy.

4. Purposes and Legal Basis of Processing

Processing Purpose	Data Categories	Legal / Legitimate Basis
Replying to Editorial & Service Inquiries	Name, Email, Phone, Message Content	Contractual performance or legitimate interest to respond
Website Security & Fraud Prevention	IP address, HTTP request headers, logs	Legitimate business interest and legal obligation
Aggregated Readership Metrics	Pseudonymous IDs, page interaction logs	User consent via Google Consent Mode v2

5. Cookies and Google Consent Mode v2

We deploy Google Consent Mode v2 on josnston.site. By default, all analytical and advertising storage tags are set to denied prior to receiving explicit user consent through our banner. You have the right to accept, reject, or customize non-essential cookies at any point using our cookie banner or the persistent "Cookie Settings" button in our footer.

6. Third-Party Disclosures

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We share data only with trusted technical service providers under strict data processing agreements (such as hosting providers and security firewalls) or when legally compelled by law enforcement pursuant to valid legal process under United States jurisdiction.

7. International Data Transfers

If you visit our website from outside the United States, your information will be processed and stored on servers located within the United States. We implement industry-standard safeguards to ensure your data receives comparable protection regardless of location.

8. Data Retention Periods

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the specific purposes outlined in this policy or to satisfy statutory tax, audit, and legal defense requirements. Inquiry messages are routinely scrubbed after eighteen (18) months unless converted into an active advisory collaboration.

9. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction (such as California or other US states with comprehensive privacy legislation), you may exercise the following rights regarding your personal information:

Right to Know: The right to request disclosure of the specific pieces of personal information collected.
Right to Rectification: The right to correct inaccurate or outdated records.
Right to Deletion: The right to request permanent deletion of your data, subject to legal exceptions.
Right to Opt-Out: The right to prohibit the sale or sharing of personal information (though we do not sell data).
Non-Discrimination: We will never deny services or adjust terms because you exercised your privacy rights.

For California residents wishing to exercise CCPA/CPRA rights, you may submit a request to [email protected]. If dissatisfied, you may contact the California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA) or relevant state regulator.

10. Data Security Measures

We employ administrative, technical, and physical security measures, including modern TLS/SSL encryption for data in transit, firewalls, and restricted administrative privileges to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, destruction, or disclosure.

11. Children's Privacy

Our journal and curations are designed for adult readers and are not directed to individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors. If you believe a minor has submitted personal information, contact us immediately for deletion.

12. Third-Party Web Links

Our articles and field notes may occasionally contain links to independent external websites. We hold no responsibility for the content, privacy protocols, or practices of external platforms.

13. Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may amend this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect technological or legal updates. Any revisions will be reflected on this page with an updated effective date.

14. Contact Office

For any questions or privacy claims, please contact our designated privacy officer via email: [email protected].