Privacy Policy

At History Spot, accessible from https://history-spot.us, your privacy is one of our main priorities. This Privacy Policy document outlines the types of information we collect, how we use it, and how we protect it.

If you have any questions or need more information about our Privacy Policy, feel free to contact us.

This Privacy Policy applies only to activities on our website. It’s valid for visitors to our website and explains how we collect and use the information you share with us. It doesn’t apply to any information collected offline or via channels outside of this website.

Consent

By using our website, you agree to our Privacy Policy and consent to its terms.

Information We Collect

We will make it clear to you why we ask for your personal information when we request it.

If you contact us directly, we may receive additional details like your name, email address, phone number, the contents of your message, and any attachments you send. If you register for an account, we may ask for your contact details such as name, address, email, and phone number.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Provide, operate, and maintain our website
  • Improve, personalize, and expand our site
  • Understand how you use our site and analyze it
  • Develop new products, services, features, and functionality
  • Communicate with you (e.g., customer service, updates, marketing)
  • Send you emails
  • Prevent fraud

Log Files

Like many other websites, History Spot uses log files. These files track visitors when they visit the site. The information in these log files includes your IP address, browser type, Internet Service Provider (ISP), time and date, referring/exit pages, and the number of clicks. This data is not linked to any personal information. It is used for analyzing trends, managing the site, and gathering demographic data.

Cookies and Web Beacons

We use “cookies” to store information like your preferences and the pages you visit. This helps us optimize your experience by customizing content based on your browser and other details.

Google DoubleClick DART Cookie

Google, as a third-party vendor, may use DART cookies to show ads based on your visits to History Spot and other sites on the internet. You can opt-out of DART cookies by visiting Google’s Ad and Content Network Privacy Policy.

Advertising Partners

Some of our advertisers may use cookies and web beacons. You can check their privacy policies for more information on how they handle your data. Here are some of our advertising partners:

These third-party ad servers or networks use technologies like cookies or JavaScript to show ads on History Spot. These ads may collect information, including your IP address, and help personalize ads you see. History Spot has no control over these cookies used by third-party advertisers.

Third-Party Privacy Policies

Our Privacy Policy does not apply to other advertisers or websites. We recommend checking the privacy policies of these third-party ad networks for more details. They may include information on how to opt-out of certain practices. You can find a complete list of these privacy policies through their links.

You can disable cookies through your browser settings. For more information, check your browser’s help section.

CCPA Privacy Rights (Do Not Sell My Personal Information)

Under the CCPA (California Consumer Privacy Act), California residents have the right to:

  • Request the disclosure of the categories and specific personal data a business has collected about them.
  • Request deletion of their personal data.
  • Request that businesses do not sell their personal data.

If you make a request, we have one month to respond. To exercise these rights, please contact us.

GDPR Data Protection Rights

We want to make sure you’re fully aware of your data protection rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Every user has the following rights:

  • Right to Access: You can request copies of your personal data.
  • Right to Rectification: You can request corrections for any incorrect or incomplete data.
  • Right to Erasure: You can request deletion of your personal data in certain circumstances.
  • Right to Restrict Processing: You can ask us to limit how we process your personal data.
  • Right to Object to Processing: You can object to our processing of your personal data in certain situations.
  • Right to Data Portability: You can request that we transfer your data to another organization or to you directly.

If you make a request, we will respond within one month. To exercise these rights, please contact us.

Children’s Information

We prioritize protecting children’s privacy online. We encourage parents and guardians to monitor their children’s online activity.

History Spot does not knowingly collect personal data from children under the age of 13. If you believe your child has provided such information, please contact us immediately so we can remove it from our records.