Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Last updated: June 2026

Shotgun.top ("we," "our," or "us") operates the website shotgun.top (the "Site"), a blog dedicated to publishing articles about architecture. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our Site. Please read this policy carefully. By using the Site, you agree to the practices described herein.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information in two ways: (a) information you voluntarily provide to us, and (b) information automatically collected when you interact with our Site.

2. Information You Voluntarily Provide

Contact Forms: When you use our contact form (e.g., to ask a question, submit feedback, or inquire about partnerships), we collect your name, email address, and any message content you submit. We use this information solely to respond to your inquiry.

Comments: If you leave a comment on an article, we collect your name (or pseudonym), email address, and the comment text. Your name and comment will be publicly visible on the Site. Your email address is not displayed and is used only for moderation purposes and to notify you of follow-up comments (if you opt in).

Newsletter (if applicable): If we offer a newsletter subscription, we collect your email address to send you updates about new articles. You may unsubscribe at any time via the link in each email.

3. Automatically Collected Information

Log Data: Our servers automatically record certain information when you visit the Site, including your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, pages viewed, and the date/time of your visit. This data helps us analyze trends and improve the Site.

Cookies and Similar Technologies: We use cookies and similar tracking technologies (such as web beacons) to enhance your experience. Cookies are small text files stored on your device. We use the following types:

• Essential Cookies: Required for the basic functioning of the Site (e.g., to remember your comment preferences).
• Analytics Cookies: We use a basic analytics service (e.g., Google Analytics or a privacy-focused alternative like Plausible) to collect anonymized data about how visitors use our Site. This includes page views, time on site, and geographic region (country level only). We do not use cookies for advertising, retargeting, or cross-site tracking.
• Preference Cookies: To remember your settings (e.g., if you have dismissed a notice or chosen a display preference).

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect Site functionality.

4. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To operate, maintain, and improve the Site and its content.
• To respond to your comments, inquiries, and requests.
• To send you administrative information (e.g., changes to our policies).
• To analyze usage trends and gather demographic data (in aggregate, non-identifiable form).
• To detect, prevent, and address technical issues or misuse of the Site.

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. We do not use your data for behavioral advertising or profiling.

5. Sharing Your Information

We may share your information only in the following limited circumstances:

• Service Providers: We may engage trusted third-party service providers (e.g., web hosting, email delivery, analytics) who assist us in operating the Site. These providers are contractually obligated to protect your data and use it only for the services we request.
• Legal Compliance: We may disclose information if required to do so by law or in response to valid legal requests (e.g., subpoenas, court orders).
• Protection of Rights: We may disclose information to enforce our policies, protect our rights, or ensure the safety of our users.

We do not share your data with advertisers, data brokers, or any other commercial entities.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy. Specifically:

• Contact form submissions: Retained for up to 12 months after the inquiry is resolved.
• Comments: Retained indefinitely as part of the public record of the article, unless you request deletion.
• Analytics data: Retained in aggregate, anonymized form for up to 26 months.

7. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Access: You may request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
• Correction: You may request that we correct any inaccurate or incomplete data.
• Deletion: You may request that we delete your personal data, subject to legal obligations (e.g., we may need to retain certain data for compliance).
• Objection: You may object to the processing of your data for analytics purposes.
• Data Portability: You may request a machine-readable copy of your data.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected]. We will respond to your request within 30 days. We may ask you to verify your identity before processing your request.

8. Cookies and Analytics Choices

You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies. Please note that blocking essential cookies may impair Site functionality.

For analytics, we use a privacy-respecting tool that does not track you across other websites. You may opt out of analytics collection by contacting us or using browser-based "Do Not Track" signals (we honor such signals where technically feasible).

9. Third-Party Links

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites (e.g., references to architectural projects, external resources). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these websites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

10. Children's Privacy

Our Site is not directed to individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that a child has provided us with personal data, we will take steps to delete it. If you believe a child has submitted data, please contact us immediately.

11. Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include secure hosting, encryption in transit (HTTPS), and limited access to personal data. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

12. International Visitors

Our Site is hosted in the United States. If you are visiting from outside the U.S., please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the U.S. By using the Site, you consent to this transfer. We will take steps to ensure that your data is treated in accordance with this Privacy Policy and applicable laws.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date at the top. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

14. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

• Email: [email protected]
• Mailing Address: 7428 Maple Dr, Denver, CO 80202, USA

We will do our best to address your inquiry promptly.

15. Governing Law

This Privacy Policy is governed by the laws of the State of Colorado, United States, without regard to its conflict of laws principles. Any disputes arising from this policy shall be resolved in the courts of Denver, Colorado.

Thank you for visiting Shotgun.top. We value your trust and are committed to protecting your privacy.