Privacy Policy for History Capture

1. Who We Are

History Capture (“we,” “us,” or “our”) operates the website at https://HistoryCapture.com. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect information gathered through our website, texting campaigns, and email communications.

2. Information We Collect

Website Data

When you interact with our website, we may collect:

Information you submit via forms or comments (e.g., name, email)
Visitor IP addresses and browser user-agent strings (used mainly for spam detection)
Data collected automatically through cookies and embedded content
Metadata from comments or form submissions
Payment information processed securely through third-party services such as Stripe
Analytics and tracking information collected by Google and Cloudflare

Comments

When visitors leave comments on our site, we collect:

Data entered in the comment form
Visitor IP address and browser user-agent string to detect spam
An anonymized hashed version of your email address may be sent to the Gravatar service to display your avatar. For details, please see Gravatar’s privacy policy: https://automattic.com/privacy/

Text Messaging (SMS Campaigns)

When you opt in to receive SMS messages, we may collect:

Your mobile phone number
Your name (if provided)
Any information you provide through SMS interactions with us

Email Communications

If you subscribe to email blasts, we collect the email address you provide.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

Send appointment reminders, project updates, and personalized messages you have consented to receive
Send email newsletters and promotional emails (only if you have opted in)
Respond to inquiries and provide customer support
Process payments securely via Stripe
Improve and personalize our services and website experience
Detect and prevent spam or fraudulent activity
Comply with legal obligations or protect our rights

4. Content and Media

Photos and videos captured through History Capture are securely stored and retained indefinitely. By using our services, you grant us permission to store, use, and share this content for promotional, advertising, and commercial purposes consistent with our business operations.

If you upload images to the website, please avoid including embedded location data (e.g., EXIF GPS), as visitors can potentially extract this information.

5. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance user experience and for security and analytics purposes:

Cookies may save your details when leaving comments for convenience (lasting 1 year)
Temporary cookies check if your browser supports cookies (discarded when browser closes)
Login cookies store authentication status and preferences
Embedded content (e.g., videos, social media posts) may store cookies and track interactions
Google and Cloudflare provide analytics and security services that may collect your information

6. How Long We Retain Your Data

Comments and their metadata are retained indefinitely to recognize and approve follow-up comments automatically
Registered users’ personal information is stored as part of their profile and can be viewed, edited, or deleted by the user (username cannot be changed)
SMS and email subscription data is retained as long as you remain subscribed or as required by law
Payment data handled by Stripe is stored according to Stripe’s policies

7. Who We Share Your Data With

We respect your privacy and do not share, sell, rent, or trade your personal information for marketing or promotional purposes. Information may be shared:

With service providers who assist us in delivering our services (e.g., SMS providers, email distributors, payment processors)
With companies partnered with History Capture to help provide or improve our services
When required by law or legal process
To protect our rights or property

8. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse.

9. Your Rights and Choices

You can opt out of SMS messages at any time by replying “STOP” to any message from us. For assistance, reply “HELP.”
You may unsubscribe from emails using the unsubscribe link included in all email communications.
If you have an account or have left comments on our site, you may request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
You can also request that we delete your personal information, except where we are legally required to retain it.
You may update or delete your user profile information through your account settings.

10. Password Reset and Spam Protection

If you request a password reset, your IP address will be included in the reset email.
Visitor comments are checked through automated spam detection services.

11. Privacy Policy Updates and Contact

We may update this policy periodically. The most current version will always be available at https://HistoryCapture.com/privacy-policy.

If you have questions or concerns about our privacy practices, please contact us at: [email protected]

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