Privacy Policy

Who We Are
Our website address is: https://nyc.utopiaguide.us

Privacy Policy for https://nyc.utopiaguide.us

At https://nyc.utopiaguide.us, accessible from https://nyc.utopiaguide.us, the privacy of our visitors is a top priority. This privacy policy outlines the types of personal and technical information we collect and how it is used. If you have any questions or need more details, feel free to contact us at sainis.vaibhav@gmail.com.

General Data Protection and U.S. Privacy Compliance

We are the Data Controller of your information.

The legal basis for collecting and processing your personal information depends on the type of data and the specific situation in which it is collected:

  • You have given https://nyc.utopiaguide.us permission to do so.

  • It is necessary to fulfill a contract with you.

  • It aligns with our legitimate business interests.

  • It is required to comply with U.S. laws and regulations.

We retain your personal data only for as long as needed to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements.

If you’re a resident of the United States or any other country, you may have the following rights regarding your data:

  • The right to access, update, or delete your personal information.

  • The right to correct inaccuracies.

  • The right to object to or restrict certain processing activities.

  • The right to data portability (where applicable).

  • The right to withdraw consent at any time.

Log Files

https://nyc.utopiaguide.us uses log files like most U.S.-based websites. These files record visitors when they access the site. Information collected includes IP addresses, browser types, ISP, timestamp, referring/exit pages, and click behavior. This data is not linked to personal information and is used for analytics and optimizing user experience.

Comments

When users leave comments, we collect the data shown in the form, along with the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent to prevent spam. A hashed version of your email may be sent to Gravatar to determine if you use that service. You can read Gravatar’s policy at: https://automattic.com/privacy/.

Cookies and Web Beacons

Like most U.S. websites, https://nyc.utopiaguide.us uses cookies to improve user experience. Cookies help remember preferences and pages visited. This information helps us tailor content for your browser or device.

Google DoubleClick DART Cookie

Google is a third-party vendor on our site and may use DART cookies to show relevant ads based on your browsing history. You can opt out via: https://policies.google.com/technologies/ads

Media

If you upload images, avoid uploading files that contain embedded location data (EXIF GPS), as other visitors may download and extract that data.

Cookie Usage Summary

  • Comment cookies last for 1 year for user convenience.

  • Temporary cookies on the login page determine browser compatibility.

  • Login/session cookies last 2–14 days, depending on settings.

  • Publishing/editing cookies track post ID and expire after 1 day.

Advertising Partners

Our ad partners may use cookies and web beacons. Here is a link to Google’s privacy policy:
Google – https://policies.google.com/technologies/ads

These tools may collect your IP address to tailor and measure ad performance. https://nyc.utopiaguide.us does not control third-party cookies.

Third-Party Privacy Policies

Our Privacy Policy does not cover third-party websites or advertisers. We encourage you to read their privacy policies directly. You can disable cookies in your browser settings. More information is available via your browser’s help section.

Children’s Privacy

We prioritize the safety of children online. We do not knowingly collect information from users under 13. If you believe your child has provided us with identifiable information, contact us and we will promptly remove it in accordance with U.S. child data protection standards (COPPA compliance).

Online-Only Policy

This privacy policy applies only to online activities conducted on https://nyc.utopiaguide.us. It does not cover offline data collection or other communication methods.

Consent

By accessing and using our website, you consent to our Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.

Embedded Content from Other Websites

Articles on this site may include embedded content (e.g., videos, images). These behave as if you visited the source site and may collect personal data, use cookies, or track your interaction.

Data Sharing

If you request a password reset, your IP address may be included in the reset email for security verification.

Data Retention

Comments and their metadata are retained indefinitely. For registered users, all personal information provided in profiles is stored. Users can view, edit, or delete their data at any time, except for usernames. Admins can also edit profile information.

Your Data Rights

If you’ve created an account or left comments, you can request a copy of your personal data. You may also request erasure of your data, except for data we must retain for legal, administrative, or security purposes.

Data Transfer and Spam Detection

Visitor comments may be checked via automated spam detection systems. Your data may be transferred or stored in secure data centers located in the United States.