Privacy Policy
Last updated: August 30, 2026
C.L. Berns respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what information may be collected when you visit this website, how that information may be used, and the choices available to you.
Information You Provide
If you use the contact form or otherwise contact C.L. Berns through this website, you may provide information such as your name, email address, and the contents of your message.
That information is used only to respond to your inquiry, communicate with you, or provide information related to your request.
Comments
Some News & Updates posts may allow comments.
If you leave a comment, the website may collect the information entered in the comment form, along with technical information such as your IP address and browser information for spam prevention, security, and moderation purposes.
Comments may be reviewed before they appear publicly.
Cookies and Similar Technologies
This website uses cookies and similar technologies for basic site functionality, analytics, embedded media, and visitor preferences.
A cookie consent banner is provided so visitors can accept, reject, or manage non-essential cookies.
For more information about the cookies used on this site, please see the Cookie Policy.
Website Hosting and Analytics
This website is hosted through GoDaddy.
GoDaddy may collect limited technical and usage information associated with website hosting and traffic measurement, such as page views, session activity, device or browser information, IP address, and similar technical data.
This information may be used to maintain website performance, security, and basic traffic analytics.
Embedded Content
This website may include embedded content from third-party services, including services such as:
- YouTube
- Spotify
- other podcast or media platforms
Embedded content may behave as though you visited the third-party website directly.
Those services may collect information, use cookies, track interactions with embedded content, or apply their own privacy practices.
You should review the privacy policies of those services if you would like more information about how they handle data.
Contact Forms
Information submitted through the contact form may be processed through WordPress and related form or email-delivery services used by this website.
Submitted information is used for communication purposes and is not sold to third parties.
Security and Spam Protection
This website may collect or process limited technical information for security, spam prevention, fraud detection, and protection against malicious activity.
Security tools may record information such as IP addresses, browser information, access attempts, and similar technical data when necessary to protect the website.
How Information Is Used
Information collected through this website may be used to:
- respond to messages and inquiries
- operate and maintain the website
- prevent spam and malicious activity
- understand general website traffic and performance
- display embedded media
- maintain visitor cookie preferences
Sharing of Information
Personal information submitted through this website is not sold or rented to advertisers.
Information may be processed by service providers used to operate the website, including hosting, email, security, analytics, embedded-media, and website-management services.
Information may also be disclosed if required by law or when reasonably necessary to protect the website, its owner, or others.
Data Retention
Information may be retained for as long as reasonably necessary for the purpose for which it was collected.
For example, contact-form messages may be retained for communication or business-record purposes, and comments may remain stored as long as the related content remains published.
Technical and security information may be retained according to the policies of the services used to operate and protect the website.
Your Choices
You can use the cookie banner to manage your preferences for non-essential cookies.
You may also configure your browser to block or delete cookies.
If you have previously contacted C.L. Berns and would like to ask about information you provided through this website, you may submit a request through the Contact page.
Third-Party Websites
This website may contain links to other websites.
C.L. Berns is not responsible for the privacy practices, security, or content of third-party websites.
Children’s Privacy
This website is not intended to knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13.
Changes to This Policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time to reflect changes to the website, services, or applicable practices.
The updated date at the top of this page will reflect the most recent revision.
Contact
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how information submitted through this website is handled, please use the Contact page on this website.