Privacy Policy for AboutStonehenge.Info
Last Updated:February 11, 2025
Table of Contents
Introduction
Welcome to AboutStonehenge.Info. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our site. By accessing our website, you consent to the practices described in this policy. This policy applies globally to all users accessing our site.
Information We Collect
- Automatic Collection: When visiting our site, we automatically collect data through Cloudflare and Google Analytics, including your IP address, browser type, operating system, visit date/time, pages viewed, and the referring website. This information helps us analyze site usage and improve our offerings.
- Cookies and Similar Technologies:
- We use cookies for site functionality, session tracking, and personalization. Cloudflare might use cookies like `__cfduid` for security and performance.
- Google Analytics uses cookies to track user interactions on our site to compile analytical reports on user behavior.
- User-Provided Information: We do not collect information you voluntarily provide since we do not use forms or require user registration. However, any communication you send to us via "contact us" might contain personal information.
How We Use Your Information
- To operate our website effectively, manage site performance, and understand how users interact with our content.
- For analytical purposes via Google Analytics to enhance user experience without personalized advertising.
Sharing Your Information
- Third Parties: We do not sell your personal information. We use Cloudflare for site hosting and Google Analytics for analytics, both under strict data protection agreements. We might share information in response to legal requests or to protect our rights.
- International Transfers: Our site is hosted on Cloudflare, which may process your data on servers outside your country. Cloudflare ensures compliance with data protection laws. For more information, please see Cloudflare's Privacy Policy.
- Google Analytics: Your IP address is anonymized by Google Analytics unless you opt out. For more details, please review Google's Privacy Policy.
Your Rights
- Access, Correction, Deletion: You have rights to access, correct, or request deletion of your personal information, although we retain minimal data as described.
- Data Portability: You can request to receive your personal data or have it transmitted to another controller, though this is limited due to our non-collection policy.
- Objection: You can object to the processing of your data for analytics by disabling cookies or using Google's opt-out browser add-on.
- Withdrawal of Consent: You can withdraw consent for Google Analytics tracking via your browser settings or opt-out mechanisms provided by Google.
- California Privacy Rights: California residents have rights to information about our sharing practices and can opt-out of the sale of personal information, though we do not engage in such activities.
- Contact Us: To exercise any of these rights, please contact us via our website.
Security of Your Data
We use industry-standard security measures, including encryption and access controls, to protect your data from unauthorized access, disclosure, or alteration. Cloudflare provides additional security layers for our site.
Data Retention
We retain data collected by Cloudflare and Google Analytics only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined, complying with legal, accounting, or reporting requirements.
Children's Privacy
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn we have collected personal data from a child under 13, we will delete it. If you believe we might have any information from or about a child under 13, please contact us.
Changes to Our Privacy Policy
We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. Changes apply to new information collected after the update.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this privacy policy, please contact us via our website.
Jurisdiction-Specific Provisions
- EU GDPR: For EU users, we ensure GDPR compliance, including rights to data rectification, erasure, and processing restriction. Data transfers are managed through mechanisms like Standard Contractual Clauses provided by Cloudflare.
- California Privacy Rights: As noted, California residents have specific rights, including opting out of data sales (which we do not engage in) and limiting the use of sensitive personal information.