Site information
Privacy policy
Effective and last updated: September 1, 2026
This policy explains how Governors Island Blog handles information when you visit https://govislandblog.com. The site launches without advertising trackers, analytics, affiliate tracking, account registration, comments, newsletter forms, or non-essential cookies.
Information the hosting service receives
Like most websites, our hosting and content-delivery providers may process standard request data needed to deliver and secure the site. That can include an IP address, browser and device information, requested URL, referring page, timestamp, and diagnostic or security logs. We use hosting services to make the site available, prevent abuse, and investigate operational problems.
Cookies and local storage
We do not intentionally set optional advertising, analytics, personalization, or marketing cookies at launch. A browser, network provider, or external site reached through one of our links may operate under its own policy.
External links
Articles link to official ferry operators, attractions, hotels, and other providers so readers can verify current details. We do not control those sites or their privacy practices. Review the policy of an external service before submitting personal or payment information.
If you email contact@govislandblog.com, we receive the address and information you choose to send. We use it to respond, maintain necessary correspondence, and protect the publication from abuse. Do not send sensitive personal information.
Children
This general-audience publication does not knowingly collect personal information from children. There are no user accounts or forms on the site at launch.
Data retention and rights
Server logs are retained according to the operational and security settings of our hosting providers. Email correspondence is retained only as reasonably needed for the conversation, legal obligations, and abuse prevention. Depending on where you live, you may have rights concerning personal information. Contact us to make a request; we may need enough information to identify the relevant record.
Changes to this policy
We will update this page if the site adds features that materially change data handling. The effective date above will show when the latest version took effect.
Contact
Questions about this policy can be sent to contact@govislandblog.com.