Last Updated: November 17, 2025
Who We Are
This website is owned and operated by Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Robert Paul Properties (“we,” “our,” “us”). Website: https://www.robertpaulblog.com
We publish community insights, market perspectives, and lifestyle content related to Cape Cod, Boston, and the South Coast.
If you have questions about this policy, contact us at: info@robertpaul.com
Comments
When visitors leave comments, we collect:
- Data entered into the comment form
- Visitor IP address
- Browser user agent string
This helps detect spam.
An anonymized hash of your email address may be sent to the Gravatar service to determine whether you use it. Gravatar privacy policy: https://automattic.com/privacy/
Once a comment is approved, your profile image (if applicable) is visible publicly next to your comment.
Media Uploads
If you upload images, please avoid images that contain embedded location data (EXIF GPS). Visitors may be able to download and extract location data from images on the site.
Cookies
We use cookies to improve site functionality, support login features, and enhance user experience.
Comment cookies
If you leave a comment, you may opt in to saving your name, email address, and website in cookies. These cookies last one year for your convenience.
Login cookies
- A temporary cookie checks whether your browser accepts cookies (it contains no personal data and is removed when you close your browser).
- Login cookies last two days.
- Screen preference cookies last one year.
- Selecting “Remember Me” keeps your login active for two weeks.
- Logging out removes login cookies.
Article editing cookies
If you edit or publish a post, an additional cookie will be stored in your browser for one day. It contains only the post ID and does not store any personal data.
Embedded Content From Other Websites
Articles on this site may include embedded content (for example, videos, images, maps, articles, or social media posts). Embedded content from other websites behaves exactly as if you visited the originating website directly.
These websites may:
- Collect data about you
- Use their own cookies
- Embed third-party tracking
- Monitor your interaction with the embedded content
- Track your activity if you are logged in to that service
Common examples include YouTube, Vimeo, Instagram, Google Maps, and similar services.
Analytics & Tracking
We use Google Analytics 4 (GA4) to understand how visitors use our site and to improve user experience.
GA4 may collect:
- Anonymized IP address
- Browser type and version
- Device type
- Pages visited and actions taken
- Time spent on pages
- Traffic source (such as search, social media, email, or referral links)
You can opt out of Google Analytics using Google’s browser add-on: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout/
We also use UTM parameters and email referral tracking to measure marketing performance. These do not personally identify individual visitors.
Who We Share Your Data With
- If you request a password reset, your IP address will be included in the reset email.
- Visitor comments may be processed through automated spam-detection services (such as Akismet).
- Analytics data is shared with Google under its privacy policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data.
How Long We Retain Your Data
Comments
Comment data and associated metadata are retained indefinitely. This allows us to recognize and automatically approve follow-up comments instead of holding them for moderation.
Registered Users (if applicable)
If you register for an account on this site:
- We store the personal information you provide in your user profile.
- You may view, edit, or delete your personal information at any time (except your username).
- Website administrators may also access and edit this information.
Your Rights Over Your Data
If you have an account on this site or have left comments, you may request:
- A copy of your personal data (data export)
We will provide a file containing the personal data we hold about you. - Erasure of your personal data (right to be forgotten)
We will delete the personal data we hold about you, except for data we must retain for:- Legal obligations
- Security and fraud prevention
- Administrative or business record purposes
To submit a request, contact: info@robertpaul.com
Where Your Data Is Sent
Visitor comments may be checked using automated spam-detection services, such as Akismet or similar tools, to prevent unwanted content.
Some data may be processed by:
- Our web hosting provider
- Content delivery networks (CDNs)
- Website security and monitoring tools (such as firewalls or malware scanners)
These providers use industry-standard security and data protection practices.
How We Protect Your Data
We use a combination of technical and organizational measures to help protect your data, including:
- Secure HTTPS connections
- Regular software and plugin updates
- Security monitoring tools
- Limited administrative access
- Strong password enforcement
Our hosting provider also maintains server-level security and routine maintenance designed to safeguard your information.
Contact Information
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your data rights, contact:
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Robert Paul Properties
Email: info@robertpaul.com
Website: https://www.robertpaulblog.com