Last Updated: June 16, 2026

Boiler Bay Beacon (“we,” “us,” or “our”) operates the website boilerbaybeacon.com (the “Website”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our Website, including when you access free content, subscribe for exclusive stories and videos, or engage in commenting features. We are committed to protecting your privacy and complying with applicable data protection laws. If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at [email protected].

Table of Contents

  • Information We Collect
  • How We Collect Your Information
  • How We Use Your Information
  • Sharing Your Information
  • Cookies and Similar Technologies
  • Your Data Protection Rights
  • Data Security
  • Changes to This Privacy Policy
  • Contact Us

Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information:

  • Personal Information: This includes data you provide directly, such as your name, email address, and payment details (if applicable) when you subscribe to our exclusive stories and videos. We may also collect your username or display name if you choose to comment on articles.
  • Usage Data: Automatically collected information about your interactions with the Website, such as your IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, time spent on pages, and referral sources.
  • Cookies and Tracking Data: See the “Cookies and Similar Technologies” section below for details.

We do not collect sensitive personal data (e.g., racial or ethnic origin, political opinions, or health information) unless you voluntarily provide it in comments or other user-generated content, in which case it is processed only as necessary for the feature you are using.

How We Collect Your Information

  • Directly from You: When you sign up for a subscription, create an account to comment, or contact us via forms on the Website.
  • Automatically: Through cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies when you browse the Website or interact with content.
  • From Third Parties: We may receive information from payment processors for subscriptions or analytics providers for usage insights, but only as necessary to provide our services.

How We Use Your Information

We use your information for the following purposes:

  • To provide and maintain the Website, including free access to news content.
  • To manage subscriptions and deliver exclusive stories and videos to paid users.
  • To enable commenting features and moderate user-generated content.
  • To improve the Website, analyze usage trends, and personalize your experience (e.g., recommending articles).
  • To communicate with you, such as sending subscription confirmations, newsletters, or responses to inquiries.
  • To comply with legal obligations and protect our rights.

Sharing Your Information

We do not sell your personal information to anyone, ever. We may share your information only in the following limited circumstances:

  • With service providers who assist us in operating the Website, such as payment processors for subscriptions, hosting providers, or analytics tools. These providers are contractually obligated to use your data only for the services they provide to us and to maintain confidentiality.
  • In the event of a business transfer, such as a merger or acquisition, where your data may be transferred as an asset.
  • To comply with legal requirements, enforce our terms, or protect the rights, property, or safety of Boiler Bay Beacon, our users, or others.

We ensure that any sharing complies with applicable laws, including using appropriate safeguards for transfers.

Cookies and Similar Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience on the Website. Cookies are small text files stored on your device.

  • Necessary Cookies: Essential for the Website to function, such as maintaining your session when commenting. These are always active.
  • Functional Cookies: Enable features like remembering your preferences or consent choices.
  • Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use the Website, such as tracking page views and engagement.

You can manage your cookie preferences at any time through your browser settings. For more information on cookies, visit allaboutcookies.org. We do not use cookies for targeted advertising or share cookie data for marketing purposes without your explicit consent.

Your Data Protection Rights

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

  • Access: Request copies of your data.
  • Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
  • Erasure: Request deletion of your data under certain conditions (e.g., if no longer needed).
  • Restriction: Limit processing of your data.
  • Objection: Object to processing based on legitimate interests or for direct marketing.
  • Portability: Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
  • Withdraw Consent: Revoke consent at any time, without affecting prior processing.

Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, loss, or disclosure, including encryption for sensitive data like payment details. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security. We retain your data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this Policy (e.g., active subscriptions) or as required by law. For example, subscription data is kept for the duration of your subscription plus a reasonable period for administrative purposes.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date. We encourage you to review it periodically.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at: Boiler Bay Beacon. Email: [email protected] Phone: 541-992-0321