Zero-Server Image Retention Guarantee
The Halftone Gazette operates strictly as an in-browser client-side application. Any photograph, graphic, or artwork you select or upload is processed directly in your device’s volatile memory via HTML5 Canvas and local Web Workers. At no time are your images or file contents transmitted, stored, inspected, or shared on our servers or with any third party.
1. Google AdSense & Advertising Cookies Disclosure
We may display advertisements provided by Google AdSense and its advertising partners to support our free digital publishing operations. In accordance with Google AdSense policies, please note the following:
- Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on a user's prior visits to this website or other websites across the Internet.
- Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to our users based on their visits to our site and/or other sites on the Internet.
- Users may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings. Alternatively, users can opt out of a third-party vendor's use of cookies for personalized advertising by visiting aboutads.info.
2. Log Files & Anonymous Network Telemetry
Like standard web hosts, Cloudflare edge servers may automatically log anonymous network requests when files are fetched. These log records may include internet protocol (IP) addresses, browser user-agent strings, internet service providers (ISPs), date/time stamps, referring/exit pages, and anonymous click counts. These logs are not linked to any personally identifiable information and are strictly utilized for traffic analysis, DDoS mitigation, and edge caching optimization.
3. Cookies and Web Beacons
A cookie is a small data file deposited on your device. We use functional cookies exclusively to remember user interface preferences (such as your chosen edition language). Third-party advertising partners and analytics vendors may also place web beacons or cookies to measure campaign efficacy and ensure relevant ad delivery. You retain the ability to disable or selectively turn off cookies through your individual browser configuration settings.
4. User Rights Under GDPR & CCPA
Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), you are granted comprehensive rights regarding any personal data:
- Right to Know / Access: You may request disclosure of any personal data collected.
- Right to Rectification: You may request correction of any inaccurate data.
- Right to Erasure ("Right to be Forgotten"): You may request the deletion of personal data.
- Right to Opt-Out: We do not sell, rent, or monetize your personal information or uploaded imagery.
5. Children’s Online Privacy Protection (COPPA)
Protecting the privacy of children is of paramount importance. The Halftone Gazette does not knowingly collect or solicit any personally identifiable information from individuals under the age of 13.
6. Privacy Officer Contact Details
For inquiries, clarifications, or requests concerning this Privacy Policy or your data rights, please contact our designated privacy desk: