Privacy

Protecting the privacy of our readers and their data is a high priority at CapitalSpectator.com. This privacy policy document summarizes the personal information that is received and collected by CapitalSpectator.com and how it is used.

Log Files
Like many other web sites, CapitalSpectator.com makes use of log files. The information inside the log files includes internet protocol (IP) addresses, type of browser, Internet Service Provider (ISP), date/time stamp, referring/exit pages, and number of clicks to analyze trends, administer the site, track user’s movement around the site, and gather demographic information. IP addresses, and other such information are not linked to any information that is personally identifiable.

Cookies & Data
We use cookies on CapitalSpectator.com. A cookie is a piece of data stored on a site visitor’s hard drive to help us improve your access to our site and identify repeat visitors to our site. Cookies may also enable us to track and target user interests to improve experience on our website in the future. Keep in mind the following points:

  • We don’t collect personal information unless it is needed
    (example: the free e-mail subscription option)
  • We don’t share your personal information
    (except to comply with the law)
  • We don’t store your personal information on our servers unless it’s
    required to operate one of our website services (example: comments)

Usage of a cookie is in no way linked to any personally identifiable information about you. Any personal information is only collected when you voluntarily provide it, such as providing your email address to subscribe to updates posted at CapitalSpectator.com.

If you wish to disable and/or delete cookies, you may do so through your individual browser options. More detailed information about cookie management with specific web browsers can be found at the browsers’ respective websites:

Comments
When visitors leave comments on this site we collect the data shown in the comments form, and also the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help spam detection.

We use Akismet to help prevent spam. Any comments submitted through this service are not generally saved beyond a short period of time. Typically, spam-marked comments are deleted within several weeks at most. Click here to learn how your comment data is processed by the Akismet service.

Protection of Information
CapitalSpectator.com takes all measures reasonably necessary to protect against the unauthorized access, use, alteration, or destruction of potentially personally identifying information.

Your Data Rights
If you have an account on this site, or have left comments, you can request (via the email address below) to receive an exported file of the personal data we hold about you, including any data you have provided to us. You can also request that we erase any personal data we hold about you. This does not include any data we are obliged to keep for administrative, legal, or security purposes.

Privacy Policy Changes
CapitalSpectator.com reserves the right to change this policy at any time. We encourage visitors to check this page for Privacy Policy updates regularly. Continued use of this website after any change in this Privacy Policy will constitute your acceptance of such change.

If you require additional information or have any questions about our privacy policy, please contact us at: caps[at]CapitalSpectator(dot)com