Privacy Policy

Effective Date: April 28, 2026

Westin Archaeology (“Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting it. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website.

1. Information We Collect

Information You Provide

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide, including:

  • Name

  • Email address (e.g., westinarchaeology@gmail.com)

  • Phone number

This information is typically collected when you fill out a contact form or communicate with us directly.

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:

  • IP address

  • Browser type and version

  • Device type

  • Pages visited and time spent on the site

Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We may use cookies and similar technologies to improve your browsing experience and analyze site traffic.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Respond to inquiries and communicate with you

  • Provide and improve our services

  • Monitor website performance and usage

  • Maintain website security

We do not sell your personal information.

3. Sharing of Information

We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers that help us operate our website, such as:

  • Website hosting providers (e.g., Squarespace or similar platforms)

  • Analytics providers (e.g., Google Analytics)

These providers only access information necessary to perform their services and are required to safeguard it.

4. Cookies & Your Choices

Cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website.

You can:

  • Adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies

  • Delete cookies at any time

Please note that disabling cookies may affect certain website functionality.

5. Data Security (New York SHIELD Act Notice)

In accordance with the New York Stop Hacks and Improve Electronic Data Security (SHIELD) Act, we implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure.

While we take appropriate security measures, no system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

6. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to:

  • Respond to inquiries

  • Provide services

  • Comply with legal obligations

7. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information.

For New York Residents

While New York does not currently provide a single comprehensive consumer privacy law like California, residents are entitled to:

  • Protection of personal information under the SHIELD Act

  • Notification in the event of a data breach involving private information

For Other U.S. & International Users

You may have rights to:

  • Request access to your personal information

  • Request correction or deletion

  • Object to or restrict certain processing

To make a request, contact us at the email below.

8. Children’s Privacy

This website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

9. Third-Party Links

Our website may include links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those websites.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

11. Contact Information

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact:

Westin Archaeology
Stone Ridge, New York
Email: westinarchaeology@gmail.com