updated 2025/09/02
Who we are?
You are currently visiting https://iqarius.com. This website is created for NYC homeowners, building managers, and tenants who want clear, beginner‑friendly information about construction problems, building‑related violations, and regulations. If you are new to this subject, fear not – this site is tailored for beginners. However, if you are already well‑versed in these topics, it may be better to look for more advanced resources elsewhere.
To perform our goal, we use cookies and similar technologies that are common in today’s websites. This page explains how this site uses cookies and similar technologies. Iqarius.com may also show a cookie notice or banner from time to time, especially for visitors from countries or regions with stricter privacy rules. Cookies used here are mainly for basic site operation, security, and simple visitor statistics, not for aggressive advertising or detailed individual profiling.
What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files that websites store in your browser. They help a website:
- Recognize your device.
- Remember your preferences (for example, your login or screen settings).
- Keep the site secure and easier to use.
You can delete or block cookies in your browser settings at any time. If you block certain cookies, some parts of the site may not work correctly.
What cookies we use
On iqarius.com, cookies are mainly used for the following:
Essential / functional cookies.
- These are needed for the website to work properly. They may:
- Allow you to log in and stay logged in.
- Save your screen display preferences (for example, admin panel layout).
- Help protect the site from spam and abuse.
Comment cookies.
If you leave a comment on the site, you may choose to save your name, email, and website in cookies. This is for your convenience, so you do not have to fill in your details again next time. These cookies usually last for about one year.
Analytics cookies (Google Analytics)
Iqarius.com uses Google Analytics to understand, in a general way, how visitors use the website. This helps us see which pages are visited, how long people stay, and what type of devices they use, so we can improve our content and site structure.
When Google Analytics is active, it sets first‑party cookies in your browser. These cookies may:
- Store a random ID so we can recognize returning visits to the site.
- Record which pages you visit and basic actions (for example, clicks and scrolls).
- Collect limited information about your device and browser (such as type, version, and operating system).
- Collect your approximate location (for example, city or region) based on your IP address.
The information collected through these cookies is used in aggregated reports. We do not use Google Analytics to identify you as a named individual on iqarius.com.
Google acts as a third‑party service provider. Google may process the collected data on servers located in different countries. For more details on how Google uses data, you can read Google’s own Privacy Policy and information about Google Analytics.
You can control or disable Google Analytics cookies in several ways:
- Use your browser settings to block or delete cookies.
- Install the Google Analytics opt‑out browser add‑on, if available for your browser.
- Use any “Cookie settings” or “Cookie preferences” link provided on this site, where offered, to adjust your cookie choices.
If you choose to block analytics cookies, you can still use iqarius.com, but we will not receive information about your visit in our Google Analytics statistics.
At this time, iqarius.com does not use cookies for personalized advertising or remarketing campaigns. If this changes in the future (for example, if we add advertising pixels or more advanced tracking), this policy will be updated to explain any additional cookies used and, where required, to request your consent first.
Comments
When you leave a comment, the site collects the information you type into the comment form, your IP address, and your browser user‑agent string. This helps us detect spam and keep the site secure. If you choose to save your details in comment cookies, these will be stored in your browser and you can clear them at any time using your browser settings.
Media
If you upload images to the website, avoid uploading images that contain location data (EXIF GPS). Other visitors could download the images and extract that location data.
Embedded content from other websites
Articles on this site may include embedded content such as videos, images, or articles from other websites. Embedded content from other sites behaves in the same way as if you visited those websites directly.
Those other websites may:
- Collect data about you.
- Use their own cookies and tracking technologies.
- Monitor how you interact with their content, especially if you are logged in to their services (for example, YouTube, Facebook, or other platforms).
You should read the privacy and cookie policies on those external websites for details about how they use your data.
Who we share your data with?
If you request a password reset, your IP address will be included in the password reset email for security reasons.
Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service, which may process your IP address, browser information, and comment content to identify spam.
Login test cookie: When you visit the login page, a temporary cookie is set to check if your browser accepts cookies. It does not contain personal data and is removed when you close your browser.
Login and screen option cookies:
How long cookies and data are kept
Login cookies usually last for about two days. Screen options cookies (for display preferences) usually last for about one year. If you select “Remember Me”, your login may stay active for about two weeks. When you log out, login cookies are removed.
Editor cookies: If you edit or publish an article, a cookie may be stored in your browser with the ID of the post you edited. It contains no personal data and usually expires after one day.
Comments data: If you leave a comment, the comment and its metadata may be kept indefinitely so that follow‑up comments can be recognized and approved automatically.
For registered users (if any), the personal information they provide in their profile is stored as long as the account exists. Users can see, edit, or delete their personal information at any time (except for the username). Website administrators can also see and edit that information.
Your choices and rights
You can:
- Delete or block cookies through your browser settings.
- Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you if you have an account or have left comments.
- Ask us to delete personal data we hold about you, unless we must keep some information for legal, security, or administrative reasons.
Details on how to contact us or make a request are provided on our contact or privacy page.