Privacy Policy
Effective Date: September 18, 2026 • Last Revised: September 2026
1. Introduction & Overview
Estatique ("we," "our," or "us") operates as an independent architectural, building science, and residential remodeling digital publication accessible via https://estatique.us. We are committed to safeguarding the privacy of our readers and maintaining absolute transparency regarding how data is gathered, used, and protected.
This Privacy Policy explains our practices regarding data collection through web cookies, server log files, newsletter subscriptions, and third-party advertising partners, including Google AdSense.
2. Third-Party Advertising & Google AdSense Disclosures
Please review this section carefully regarding third-party advertising vendors, cookies, and personalized ad serving on our publication:
- Third-Party Vendors:Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve advertisements based on a user's prior visits to our website or other websites on the internet.
- Advertising Cookies:Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to our users based on their visit to our site and/or other sites on the Internet.
- Opting Out of Personalized Advertising: Users may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings. Alternatively, you may opt out of a third-party vendor's use of cookies for personalized advertising by visiting www.aboutads.info.
3. Log Files & Web Analytics
Like most standard website servers, Estatique utilizes log files. Information recorded includes internet protocol (IP) addresses, browser type, internet service provider (ISP), referring/exit pages, platform type, date/time stamp, and number of clicks. This data is analyzed strictly in the aggregate to assess reading trends, administer the site, track user movement, and gather demographic information for internal optimization. IP addresses are not tied to personally identifiable information.
4. Cookies and Web Beacons
A cookie is a piece of data stored on the user's computer tied to information about the user. We use both session ID cookies and persistent cookies to deliver optimized performance. You can reset your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent; however, some website features may not function properly without cookies.
5. California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA / CPRA)
Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), California residents are granted specific rights regarding their personal information:
- The right to request disclosure of what personal data we collect, use, and share.
- The right to request deletion of any personal data collected from the consumer.
- The right to opt-out of the "sale" or "sharing" of personal information (Note: Estatique does not sell your personal data).
- The right not to receive discriminatory treatment for exercising your privacy rights.
To submit a CCPA inquiry or exercise your privacy rights, email our compliance team at privacy@estatique.us.
6. European General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
If you reside within the European Economic Area (EEA) or the United Kingdom, you have the following rights under GDPR:
- The right of access, rectification, erasure, and restriction of processing.
- The right to data portability and the right to object to data processing.
- The right to withdraw consent at any time without affecting lawful processing prior to withdrawal.
7. Contact Information
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our editorial data practices, please contact us:
Estatique Media & Publishing
Attention: Privacy & Compliance Desk
Email: privacy@estatique.us
Website: https://estatique.us