Privacy Policy

Last updated: July 18, 2026 · GDPR-aligned notice

This Privacy Policy explains how 1962 Journal (“we”, “us”, “our”), operating at space-needle-seattle.icu, collects, uses, stores, and protects personal data when you visit this website. We publish editorial content about Seattle architecture and Space Needle history. Please read this policy carefully.

1. Data controller

The data controller for this website is the operator of space-needle-seattle.icu. For privacy inquiries, contact [email protected]. We respond to data-protection requests within 30 days where required by applicable law.

2. Legal bases (GDPR)

Where the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) or UK GDPR applies, we process personal data under one or more of these bases:

• Consent (Art. 6(1)(a)) — for non-essential cookies and optional analytics
• Legitimate interests (Art. 6(1)(f)) — to secure the site, prevent abuse, and understand aggregate readership in a privacy-respecting way
• Legal obligation (Art. 6(1)(c)) — when we must retain or disclose data to comply with law

3. Data we may collect

3.1 Data you provide

If you email us, we receive the content of your message and your email address. We use this only to respond and to keep a record of the correspondence.

3.2 Data collected automatically

• IP address (often truncated or anonymized by analytics tools)
• Browser type, device type, and general location derived from IP (city/region level at most)
• Pages visited, referring URL, and timestamps
• Cookie identifiers described in Section 5

We do not intentionally collect special-category data (health, politics, biometrics, etc.). Please do not send such information to us.

4. Purposes of processing

• Deliver and secure the website
• Remember cookie preferences
• Measure aggregate traffic and improve editorial presentation
• Respond to inquiries and rights requests
• Comply with applicable legal requirements

We do not sell personal data. We do not use personal data for credit scoring or automated decisions that produce legal effects.

5. Cookies and similar technologies

We use:

• Essential cookies — required to store your cookie choice and keep basic site functions working
• Analytics cookies — optional; used only if you choose “Accept all” in the cookie notice

You can accept all cookies, continue with essential cookies only, or change your browser settings to block cookies. Blocking essential cookies may reset your preference banner on each visit.

6. Recipients and international transfers

We may rely on infrastructure providers (hosting, DNS, content delivery, analytics) that process data on our behalf under contractual terms. If data is transferred outside the European Economic Area, we use appropriate safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses where required.

7. Retention

• Email correspondence: up to 24 months after the last message, unless a longer period is required for legal claims
• Server and security logs: typically 30–90 days
• Analytics aggregates: retained according to the analytics provider’s settings (commonly 14–26 months)
• Cookie consent choice: until you clear site data or overwrite the preference

8. Your rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Rectify inaccurate data
• Erase data (“right to be forgotten”) where applicable
• Restrict or object to certain processing
• Data portability for data you provided to us
• Withdraw consent at any time (without affecting prior lawful processing)
• Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority in your country

To exercise these rights, email [email protected]. We may need to verify your request. EU/EEA readers may contact their local Data Protection Authority; UK readers may contact the ICO.

9. Children

This site is intended for a general audience and is not directed at children under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe a child has provided data to us, contact us and we will delete it.

10. Security

We apply reasonable technical and organizational measures (HTTPS, access controls, limited retention). No method of transmission or storage is perfectly secure; we cannot guarantee absolute security.

11. Third-party links

Essays may link to external sites for context. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party websites. Review their policies before sharing personal information.

12. Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect legal, technical, or editorial changes. The “Last updated” date at the top will change when we do. Continued use of the site after an update constitutes acknowledgment of the revised policy where permitted by law.

13. California and other regional notices

We do not sell personal information as defined by the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA/CPRA). California residents may request disclosure or deletion of personal information we hold by contacting the email above. Residents of other regions may have similar rights under local law; we will honor applicable requests.