Last updated: June 2026
1. General
BrickHarborHouse is a static informational website operated for educational and reference purposes. The site does not require registration, does not offer commercial services, and does not collect personal data through any active server-side mechanism.
2. Data We Do Not Collect
This site does not operate any server-side data collection, user accounts, or analytics systems. The contact form displayed on the About page is a client-side simulation: no data entered into the form is transmitted to any server, stored, or processed. The form exists to demonstrate form functionality only and is not connected to any email or messaging system.
We do not:
- Collect names, email addresses, or phone numbers through the contact form
- Track individual visitors or browsing behaviour
- Operate advertising networks or sell data to third parties
- Use server-side session cookies
3. localStorage and Client-Side Storage
This site uses the browser's localStorage API to store a single preference value: your response to the cookie consent notice displayed on the homepage. This value (cookie_consent) is stored locally in your browser and is not transmitted to any server. It persists until you clear your browser’s local storage. You can remove it at any time through your browser’s privacy or storage settings.
4. Web Server Logs
As with any website, the web server hosting this site may retain standard access logs including IP addresses, request paths, timestamps, and browser user-agent strings. These logs are retained only for the duration necessary to maintain service security and are not used for profiling or marketing purposes. Log retention follows the hosting provider’s standard policy.
5. Third-Party Content
This site loads the Inter typeface via Google Fonts (fonts.googleapis.com, fonts.gstatic.com). Loading this resource causes your browser to make a direct request to Google’s servers, which may result in your IP address being processed by Google. Google’s privacy practices are documented at policies.google.com/privacy.
Images on this site are loaded directly from Wikimedia Commons (upload.wikimedia.org). Loading these images causes your browser to make direct requests to Wikimedia Foundation servers. Wikimedia’s privacy policy is available at foundation.wikimedia.org.
6. External Links
This site includes links to external websites including UNESCO, municipal authority websites, and museum websites. BrickHarborHouse has no control over the privacy practices of these external sites. Visiting them is subject to their respective privacy policies.
7. Children
This site is not directed at children and does not knowingly collect information from any person under the age of 16.
8. Changes to This Policy
This policy may be updated periodically. The date at the top of the page reflects the date of the most recent revision. Continued use of the site following any update constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
9. Contact
For questions about this privacy policy, use the contact form on the About page.