Effective Date: December 2025
Who We Are
Boston Networks operates the website https://bostonnetworks.com. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency in how we collect, use, and safeguard your information.
Information We Collect
We collect personal data to provide and improve our services. This includes:
- Comments: When you leave comments, we collect the data shown in the comment form, your IP address, and browser user agent for spam detection.
- Media: Avoid uploading images with embedded location data (EXIF GPS). Visitors may download and extract location data from images.
- Contact Forms: Information submitted via forms is used to respond to inquiries.
- Cookies:
- Comment cookies store your name, email, and website for convenience (1-year duration).
- Login cookies store authentication and display preferences (2 days to 1 year).
- Embedded Content: Third-party content may collect data, use cookies, and track interactions.
- Analytics: We may use analytics tools to understand site usage and improve performance.
How We Use Your Data
- To provide and personalize services.
- To maintain site security and prevent spam.
- To comply with legal obligations.
Data Sharing
We do not sell your personal data. Visitor comments may be checked through automated spam detection services.
Data Retention
- Comments and metadata are retained indefinitely for moderation purposes.
- Registered user profiles are stored until deleted by the user or administrator.
Your Rights
You may request:
- An exported file of your personal data.
- Deletion of your personal data (except where legally required).
Data Protection
We implement security measures to protect your data. In case of a breach, we follow industry-standard procedures and notify affected users as required by law.
Third-Party Data
We may receive data from third-party services (e.g., Gravatar).
Contact Us
For privacy-related inquiries, call 617-615-8220.