Privacy Policy

The privacy of our readers is extremely important to us here at architectureofcities.com. This privacy policy document outlines the types of personal information received and collected by our website and how it is used and protected.

Using our website for educational purposes?

Many of our readers use the website for various reasons. Whether you read architectureofcities.com to help plan a trip, to learn more about architecture and buildings, or because your doing diligent research on an ongoing project, the information on the site can be a great source for learning about architectural history. All readers are free to site information from this website as a source, preferably giving full credit to both architectureofcities.com and the individual author of each post. It’s important to remember that the writers of this site sometimes share their own personal opinions that might not necessarily align with mainstream architectural opinions.

All of the information posted within architectureofcities.com is diligently researched. Our writers use a variety of books, websites, maps, historical photos and data, as well as personal travel experience when researching different topics. When possible, information is back-checked through multiple sources to help ensure accuracy.

However, due to the nature of analyzing historic events, some of which occurred thousands of years ago, certain inaccuracies within our site’s information are to be expected. Ie…the dates we provide for the construction of particular buildings is based on historic records and generally accepted timelines, but still may be incorrect.

The Types of Data That We Collect

Log Files

Like many other Web sites, we make use of log files. The information inside the log files includes internet protocol ( IP ) addresses, type of browser, Internet Service Provider ( ISP ), date/time stamp, referring/exit pages, and number of clicks to analyze trends, administer the site, track users movement around the site, and gather demographic information. IP addresses and other such information are not linked to any information that is personally identifiable. Data collected by us will not be shared with others.

Cookies and Web Beacons

We use cookies to store information about visitors preferences, record user-specific information on which pages the user accesses or visits, customize Web page content based on visitors browser type or other information that the visitor sends via their browser.

Advertisers

Some of our advertising partners may use cookies and web beacons on our site. Our main advertising partner is Google Adsense.

DoubleClick DART Cookie

Google, as a third-party vendor, uses cookies to serve ads on architectureofcities.com. Google’s use of the DART cookie enables it to serve ads to our users based on their visit to the site and other sites on the Internet. You may opt-out of the use of the DART cookies by visiting the Google ad and content network privacy policy page at the following URL:  http://www.google.com/privacy_ads.html.

Personal Data is collected for the following purposes and using the following services

Advertising

  • Google Ad Manager, Google AdSense, Personal Data: Cookies; Usage Data

Analytics

  • Google Analytics Personal Data: Cookies; Usage Data

We may use your information to:

  • operate and improve our Site, internal operations, and systems;
  • improve the quality of experience when you interact with our Site;
  • understand you and your preferences to enhance your experience and enjoyment using our Site;
  • derive information about the demographics that use our Site;
  • protect, investigate, and deter against fraudulent, unauthorized, or illegal activity;
  • send newsletters, surveys, offers, and other promotional materials related to our Site and for other marketing purposes if you have provided an email to us for this purpose.

Creation of De-Identified Data.
We may also create de-identified or aggregate data records from personal information by excluding or changing information that makes the information personally identifiable to you. We use this data for a variety of purposes, such as to analyze request and usage patterns so that we may enhance the content of our Site and improve Site functionality.

Links

architectureofcities.com has not reviewed all of the sites linked to its website and is not responsible for the contents of any such linked site. The inclusion of any link does not imply endorsement of the site. Use of any such linked website is at the user’s own risk.

Intellectual Property

Product names, logos, brands, and other trademarks featured or referred to within architectureofcities.com are the property of their respective trademark holders. These trademark holders are not affiliated with our site.

The materials contained in this Site are protected by applicable copyright and trademark law.

Your Consent

By accessing this website, you are agreeing to be bound by the Site’s Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with any of these terms, you are prohibited from using or accessing this Site.

Questions?

If you would have any more questions you can contact us directly.