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Privacy Policy

Your privacy is important to us. This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information.

Last updated: January 1, 2026

Introduction

History Fanatics ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website history-fanatics.org or use our services.

Please read this privacy policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this privacy policy, please do not access the site or use our services.

Information We Collect

Personal Information You Provide

We collect information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

  • Fill out a contact form or inquiry form on our website
  • Subscribe to our newsletter or mailing list
  • Register for our programs or events
  • Communicate with us via email, phone, or other means

This information may include:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Phone number
  • Organization or school name
  • Mailing address
  • Messages and inquiries you send to us
  • Any other information you choose to provide

Information Automatically Collected

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information about your device, including:

  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Operating system
  • Referring URLs
  • Pages viewed and time spent on pages
  • Links clicked
  • Date and time of visit

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our website and hold certain information. For more details, please see our Cookie Policy.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for various purposes, including:

  • To respond to your inquiries and fulfill your requests
  • To communicate with you about our programs, services, and events
  • To send you newsletters and marketing communications (with your consent)
  • To improve our website and services
  • To analyze usage patterns and trends
  • To detect and prevent fraud or abuse
  • To comply with legal obligations

Who Has Access to Your Information

Internal Access

Your information is accessible to authorized personnel who need access to perform their job functions. We limit access to personal information to those who have a legitimate business need.

Third-Party Service Providers

We may share your information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf, including:

  • FormSubmit: Processes contact form submissions. Your form data is transmitted to FormSubmit for delivery to our email.
  • Google Maps: Provides map functionality on our contact page.

These third parties are contractually obligated to protect your information and may only use it to provide services on our behalf.

Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law, court order, or other legal processes, or if we believe disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, your safety, or the safety of others.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

  • Encryption of data in transit using SSL/TLS
  • Regular security assessments
  • Limited access to personal information
  • Secure data storage practices

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this privacy policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. Factors we consider when determining retention periods include:

  • The nature and sensitivity of the data
  • The purposes for which we process the data
  • Applicable legal requirements

Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:

  • Access: Request access to your personal information
  • Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
  • Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
  • Opt-Out: Opt out of marketing communications
  • Data Portability: Request a copy of your data in a portable format

How to Delete Your Data

To request deletion of your personal information, please contact us using the information provided below. We will process your request within 30 days. Please note that we may retain certain information as required by law or for legitimate business purposes.

Children's Privacy

Our services are directed toward a general audience. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 years of age. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete that information. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.

International Users

If you are accessing our website from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States. By using our website, you consent to the transfer of your information to the United States and other countries where we may operate.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

Contact Information

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us: