Privacy

Introduction

Welcome to History Addicts. Your privacy is of utmost importance to us, and this Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when you visit our website (the “Site”). By accessing or using the Site, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with any part of this policy, please discontinue your use of the Site.

1. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information:

1.1 Personal Information We do not collect personally identifiable information (“Personal Information”) unless you voluntarily provide it, such as when subscribing to our newsletter, contacting us, or participating in surveys or competitions.

1.2 Non-Personal Information When you visit the Site, we automatically collect certain non-personal information through cookies and similar technologies. This includes:

  • Browser type and version
  • IP address
  • Device type
  • Pages viewed
  • Time spent on the Site
  • Referring and exit pages

2. Use of Cookies

Cookies are small text files stored on your device by the Site. We use cookies to:

  • Improve user experience
  • Analyze site performance
  • Display personalized advertisements

2.1 Types of Cookies We Use:

  • Essential Cookies: Necessary for the operation of the Site.
  • Analytics Cookies: Help us understand user interactions.
  • Advertising Cookies: Allow us and third-party advertisers to display personalized ads based on your preferences and browsing history.

2.2 Third-Party Cookies We work with third-party advertising partners (e.g., Google AdSense, DoubleClick) that may use cookies to deliver personalized advertisements. These partners may collect and use data under their own privacy policies, and we encourage you to review their policies.

2.3 Managing Cookies You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings or via our cookie consent banner upon your first visit to the Site. Please note that disabling certain cookies may impact the functionality of the Site.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information collected to:

  • Improve the functionality and performance of the Site.
  • Provide relevant content and advertisements.
  • Monitor and analyze website usage.
  • Respond to your inquiries or provide customer support.
  • Comply with legal obligations.

4. Legal Basis for Processing Data (GDPR)

Under applicable data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) for users in the European Economic Area (EEA), we rely on the following legal grounds to process your data:

  • Consent: For the use of non-essential cookies and personalized advertisements.
  • Legitimate Interests: For analytics and improvement of the Site.
  • Legal Obligations: To comply with legal and regulatory requirements.
  • Contractual Necessity: To fulfill requests you make to us (e.g., subscribing to newsletters).

5. Your Rights Under GDPR

If you are located in the EEA, you have the following rights:

5.1 Access and Portability Request access to and a copy of the information we hold about you.

5.2 Correction and Deletion Request corrections to your data or ask us to delete your data, subject to certain legal exceptions.

5.3 Object and Restrict Object to our use of your data or request that we limit our processing of your data.

5.4 Withdraw Consent Withdraw your consent for the use of cookies or personalized ads at any time.

5.5 Lodge a Complaint If you believe we have violated your rights, you have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.

To exercise these rights, please contact us

6. Your Rights Under CCPA

If you are a California resident, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) provides you with the following rights:

6.1 Right to Know You have the right to request details about the categories and specific pieces of personal information we have collected about you over the past 12 months.

6.2 Right to Delete You have the right to request that we delete any personal information we have collected from you, subject to certain exceptions (e.g., for legal compliance).

6.3 Right to Opt-Out You have the right to opt-out of the sale of your personal information. Although we do not sell personal information, third-party advertising cookies may be considered a “sale” under CCPA. You can manage your cookie preferences via our cookie consent banner or browser settings.

6.4 Right to Non-Discrimination You have the right not to be discriminated against for exercising any of your CCPA rights.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at [Insert Contact Email]. We will verify your identity before processing your request, as required by CCPA.

7. Third-Party Links

The Site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these websites and encourage you to review their privacy policies.

8. Data Retention

We retain collected data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy or as required by law. Specifically:

  • Analytical data: Retained for up to 24 months.
  • Advertising data: Retained based on the terms of our third-party partners.
  • Personal information: Retained for as long as you maintain an active account or until deletion is requested.

9. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These measures include encryption, firewalls, and secure server hosting.

10. International Data Transfers

If you are located outside of the country where our servers are hosted, your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in a different country. By using our Site, you consent to these transfers. We ensure that such transfers comply with applicable legal requirements, including the use of standard contractual clauses where necessary.

11. Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR)

The Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR) apply to our use of cookies, direct marketing communications, and other electronic communications. Under PECR, we are required to:

  • Obtain your consent before placing non-essential cookies on your device.
  • Ensure that marketing communications are only sent with your explicit consent (opt-in).
  • Provide clear and comprehensive information about how cookies are used on our Site.

11.1 Your PECR Rights

  • Right to Be Informed: You have the right to be informed about the use of your data in electronic communications and cookies.
  • Right to Withdraw Consent: You can withdraw consent for cookies and marketing communications at any time by adjusting your preferences in our cookie banner or by contacting us.

To comply with PECR, we provide a cookie consent banner when you first visit the Site, enabling you to manage your preferences for cookie usage.

12. Updates to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page, and the “Effective Date” at the top will be updated. We encourage you to review this policy regularly to stay informed about our practices.

13. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us

Cookie Preferences

You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings or via our cookie consent banner upon your first visit to the Site.