Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 1st April, 2026

Granite Gazette (“we,” “our,” or “us”) operates the website https://granitegazette.news/ (the “Website”). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency about how your information is collected and used.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our Website.

 

1. Information We Collect

We may collect personal and non-personal information in the following ways:

a. Information You Provide

When you interact with our Website, you may provide:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Message content (via contact forms)
  • Comments and any data you include in them

b. Automatically Collected Information

We automatically collect certain information when you visit the Website, including:

  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Device information
  • Pages visited and time spent
  • Referring URLs

This data is collected through cookies and analytics tools.

 

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Respond to inquiries submitted via the contact form
  • Improve website functionality and user experience
  • Monitor and analyze traffic and usage trends
  • Display relevant advertisements
  • Prevent spam, abuse, and security threats

 

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to:

  • Understand user behavior
  • Store user preferences
  • Deliver personalized advertisements

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings.

We also display a cookie consent banner to give you control over your preferences.

 

4. Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics (GA4) to analyze website traffic and user behavior.

Google Analytics may collect:

  • IP address
  • Device and browser information
  • Interaction data (pages visited, time spent, etc.)

This data helps us improve our content and user experience.

You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking using browser extensions or privacy settings.

 

5. Advertising (Google AdSense)

We use Google AdSense to display advertisements.

Google may use cookies and other technologies to:

  • Show personalized ads based on your interests
  • Measure ad performance

Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies (such as the DoubleClick cookie) to serve ads based on your prior visits to this and other websites.

You can manage your ad preferences through your Google account or opt out of personalized advertising.

 

6. Comments

When visitors leave comments on the Website, we collect:

  • The data shown in the comments form
  • Visitor IP address
  • Browser user agent string (to help detect spam)

Comments may be checked through automated spam detection services.

 

7. Embedded Content

Articles on this Website may include embedded content (e.g., YouTube videos).

Embedded content behaves as if you visited the external website directly. These third-party sites may:

  • Collect your data
  • Use cookies
  • Track your interaction

We do not control these third-party services.

 

8. How We Protect Your Information

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your data. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

 

9. Your Privacy Rights (U.S. Users)

Depending on your state (including California), you may have rights to:

  • Request access to your personal data
  • Request deletion of your data
  • Opt out of data collection for advertising

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details below.

 

10. Data Retention

We retain your information only as long as necessary to:

  • Fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy
  • Comply with legal obligations

Comments and their metadata may be retained indefinitely.

 

11. Third-Party Links

Our Website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those websites.

 

12. Children’s Privacy

Our Website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

 

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

 

14. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, you can contact us at:

https://granitegazette.news/contact-us/

 

Email: admin@granitegazette.news

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