Last Updated: May 2026
WHO WE ARE
The Miami Metropolis is a digital media and news platform focused on journalism, commentary, culture, technology, business, public affairs, and modern media.
Our website address is:
INFORMATION WE COLLECT
Comments
When visitors leave comments on the site, we may collect:
- Information entered into the comment form
- IP address
- Browser and device information
- User agent data
This information helps with spam detection, moderation, website security, and maintaining the integrity of discussions.
An anonymized hash generated from your email address may be sent to the Gravatar service to determine whether you are using a profile image associated with your account.
After approval, your profile image may become publicly visible alongside your comment.
MEDIA UPLOADS
If you upload images to the website, you should avoid uploading images containing embedded location data (EXIF GPS), as visitors may be able to download and extract that information.
CONTACT FORMS
If you contact us through forms, email, or other communication methods, we may retain the information you voluntarily provide for customer service, communication, moderation, legal compliance, or operational purposes.
We do not sell personal information submitted through contact forms.
COOKIES
The Miami Metropolis may use cookies and similar technologies to improve user experience, website functionality, analytics, and security.
Comment Cookies
If you leave a comment, you may opt-in to saving your:
- Name
- Email address
- Website
in cookies for convenience. These cookies may remain active for up to one year.
Login Cookies
When visiting the login page, temporary cookies may be used to determine browser compatibility.
When users log in, cookies may store:
- Login session information
- Display preferences
- User settings
Login cookies typically last:
- Two days for standard sessions
- Up to two weeks if “Remember Me” is selected
If you log out, login cookies are removed.
Editor Cookies
If you edit or publish content, an additional cookie may store the post ID of the edited article. This cookie contains no personal information and generally expires within one day.
EMBEDDED CONTENT FROM OTHER WEBSITES
Articles on this website may include embedded content such as:
- Videos
- Images
- Social media posts
- Articles
- Podcasts
- Livestreams
Embedded content from third-party websites behaves the same way as if you directly visited those websites.
Third-party platforms may:
- Collect data about you
- Use cookies
- Track interactions
- Monitor engagement
- Use additional tracking technologies
especially if you are logged into those services.
Examples may include:
- YouTube
- X/Twitter
- TikTok
- Cloudflare
- Advertising and analytics providers
We do not control third-party privacy practices.
ANALYTICS
We may use analytics services to better understand:
- Website traffic
- Audience engagement
- Performance
- Technical issues
- Content effectiveness
Analytics information is generally aggregated and used to improve the website experience.
WHO WE SHARE YOUR DATA WITH
We do not sell personal information to third parties.
Limited technical data may be processed by:
- Hosting providers
- Security services
- Spam filtering systems
- Analytics providers
- CDN and infrastructure providers
strictly for operational, security, and website functionality purposes.
HOW LONG WE RETAIN YOUR DATA
Comments
Comments and related metadata may be retained indefinitely to assist with moderation and community management.
User Accounts
If user registration is enabled, we store personal information provided within user profiles. Users may:
- View their information
- Edit their information
- Request deletion of their information
except usernames, which may remain fixed for system integrity.
Website administrators may also access and manage account information.
YOUR RIGHTS OVER YOUR DATA
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may request:
- Access to personal data we hold about you
- Export of your personal data
- Correction of inaccurate information
- Deletion of certain personal information
This does not include information retained for:
- Legal obligations
- Security purposes
- Administrative requirements
- Fraud prevention
Requests may be submitted through our contact information below.
WHERE YOUR DATA MAY BE SENT
Visitor comments and certain website interactions may be processed through automated spam detection, hosting infrastructure, analytics systems, security platforms, or CDN providers.
Data may be processed in countries outside your local jurisdiction depending on the services used by the website.
HOW WE PROTECT YOUR DATA
We implement reasonable technical and administrative safeguards intended to protect website systems and stored information.
However, no internet transmission, cloud platform, or electronic storage system can be guaranteed 100% secure.
DATA BREACH PROCEDURES
In the event of a significant security incident or data breach, we may:
- Investigate the incident
- Secure affected systems
- Notify appropriate parties where legally required
- Cooperate with applicable authorities
THIRD-PARTY SERVICES
The Miami Metropolis may utilize third-party services for:
- Hosting
- Security
- Analytics
- Advertising
- Embedded media
- Social media integrations
- Spam prevention
- CDN services
These providers operate under their own privacy policies and terms.
AUTOMATED DECISION MAKING
We do not generally engage in automated decision-making or profiling that produces legal or similarly significant effects on users.
CHANGES TO THIS POLICY
This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically without prior notice. Continued use of the website after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
CONTACT INFORMATION
For privacy-related questions, concerns, corrections, or requests, please contact: