Privacy and Data Use Policy
Ecclesiastical History is committed to respecting and protecting your privacy. We understand that when you visit our website, you entrust us with information about your visit. This Privacy Policy outlines the type of data we collect, the purposes for which we use it, and the measures we take to protect it. By using this website, you agree to the practices described in this policy.
1. Information We Collect
When you browse our website, we may collect certain information automatically through the use of cookies and analytics tools. This includes, but is not limited to:
- Your IP address
- Browser type and version
- Device type and operating system
- Referring website or source
- Pages visited and the time spent on each page
- Click events and navigation behavior
- General geographic location (based on IP address)
This information is collected in aggregate form and does not personally identify you. We do not use this data to identify individuals unless required to do so by law.
2. Use of Google Analytics
This website uses Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google LLC. Google Analytics enables us to understand how visitors engage with our content by collecting and reporting data on website usage trends. It does so through cookies and similar tracking technologies that may transmit information to Google servers, some of which may be located outside your jurisdiction.
The data collected includes general information about your session, such as the pages you view, your approximate geographic location, time spent on pages, and the device and browser you use. Importantly, all data collected through Google Analytics is anonymized and cannot be used to identify individual users. We do not merge this data with any other personal information.
To learn more about how Google Analytics collects and processes data, please refer to the Google Privacy Policy.
If you prefer not to have your data collected by Google Analytics, you can opt out by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
3. Purpose of Data Collection
We use the collected data to:
- Monitor and improve the performance, design, and content of our website
- Understand visitor engagement and preferences
- Ensure the website functions properly across different devices and browsers
- Maintain security and detect unusual activity patterns
We do not use your data for profiling, automated decision-making, or behavioral advertising.
4. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), our legal basis for processing your personal data is our legitimate interest in improving our services and ensuring the security and usability of our website. Where required, we will obtain your explicit consent prior to setting any non-essential cookies or processing data that may be deemed personal under applicable law.
5. Data Retention
We retain analytic and technical data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, typically no longer than 26 months. After this period, data is automatically deleted or anonymized.
6. Your Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights concerning your personal data:
- The right to access your personal data
- The right to request correction or deletion
- The right to restrict or object to processing
- The right to data portability
- The right to withdraw consent at any time (where processing is based on consent)
- The right to lodge a complaint with a data protection authority
To exercise these rights, please contact us. We may need to verify your identity before responding to your request.
7. Data Security
We take the security of your information seriously. We implement technical and organizational measures to protect against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction of data. These include secure hosting, encrypted connections (HTTPS), and limited access controls.
8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any material changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Effective Date.” We encourage visitors to review this page periodically to stay informed about how we handle your information.
9. Contact
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us.
Effective Date: June 25, 2025
