This Privacy Policy describes how ELEPHANT NY ("we", "us") collects, uses, and shares information about visitors to this website. We respect your privacy and aim to be transparent about the data we handle.
1. Information We Collect
Automatically Collected
- IP address (truncated for analytics)
- Browser type and version
- Device type and screen size
- Pages viewed and time on site
- Referring URL
Provided By You
- Newsletter sign-ups: email address
- Contact / tip forms: name (optional), email, message contents
- Comments (if enabled): name, email, comment text
2. How We Use Information
- To operate and secure the website
- To send the newsletter you subscribed to
- To respond to inquiries and tips
- To analyze aggregated traffic patterns
- To comply with legal obligations
3. Third Parties
| Service | Purpose | Data |
|---|---|---|
| Hosting provider | Server infrastructure | Server access logs |
| Email provider (e.g., Brevo) | Newsletter delivery | Email address |
| OpenAI / similar | AI content drafting | Editorial topics only — no user data |
| Analytics (if enabled) | Aggregated traffic statistics | Anonymized usage data |
4. Cookies
See our Cookie Notice for details on the cookies used.
5. Your Rights
California residents (CCPA / CPRA)
If you are a California resident, you have the following rights regarding your personal information:
- Right to know what personal information is collected
- Right to delete personal information
- Right to correct inaccurate information
- Right to opt-out of "sale" or "sharing" — we do not sell or share personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising
- Right to limit use of sensitive personal information
- Right to non-discrimination for exercising these rights
To exercise these rights, email [email protected] with the subject line "California Privacy Request".
EU/UK residents (GDPR / UK GDPR)
If you are in the European Union or United Kingdom, you have rights under GDPR including access, rectification, erasure, restriction, portability, and objection. Contact us at the email above to exercise these rights. You may also lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.
Other US residents
Residents of Virginia, Colorado, Connecticut, Utah and other states with comprehensive privacy laws may have similar rights. We honor reasonable requests regardless of state.
6. Children's Privacy
This site is not directed at children under 13 (or 16 in the EU). We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If you believe we have collected such data, contact us for prompt deletion.
7. Data Retention
- Server access logs: 30 days
- Newsletter subscriptions: until unsubscribed
- Tip / contact submissions: 5 years (editorial reference)
- Comments: until deleted by user or moderator
8. Security
We use industry-standard measures including TLS encryption, access controls, and regular security updates. No system is perfectly secure, however, and we cannot guarantee absolute confidentiality.
9. International Transfers
Where data is processed outside your country, we rely on Standard Contractual Clauses, adequacy decisions, or your consent as a lawful basis.
10. Changes
We may update this policy. Material changes will be highlighted with a notice on this page.
11. Contact
Hasan Orgun, publisher of ELEPHANT NY, based in New York, USA. Email: [email protected].