Effective Date: July 4, 2025

Welcome to OldMiners.org. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit our site.

1. Information We Collect

• Voluntarily Provided Data: When you use our Contact Page, you may share your name, email address, or other details.
• Automatically Collected Data: We log your IP address, browser type, device information, and pages visited to help us improve the site.
• Analytics Data: We use web analytics tools to track visitor behavior (e.g., page views, time on site) in aggregate form.

2. How We Use Your Information

• To Respond to Inquiries: We use contact details to answer your questions or fulfill requests submitted via our contact form.
• To Improve Our Services: Behavioral data helps us understand which content is most useful and how to enhance your experience.
• To Communicate Updates: With your permission, we may send newsletters, research alerts, or policy changes.

3. Sharing & Disclosure

• Service Providers: We may share data with trusted third parties (e.g., hosting, analytics) under strict confidentiality agreements.
• Legal Requirements: We will disclose information if required by law or to protect our rights, property, or user safety.
• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger or sale, user data may be transferred as part of the transaction—under the same privacy commitments.

4. Data Security

We implement industry-standard measures (encryption, secure servers) to protect your information against unauthorized access or disclosure. However, no method is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute protection.

5. Your Choices

• Opt-Out: You can unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time using the “unsubscribe” link in our messages.
• Access & Correction: If your data needs updating or removal, please contact us via our Contact Page.

6. Children’s Privacy

OldMiners.org is not directed to children under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If you believe we have inadvertently done so, please let us know via the contact form.

7. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally. The “Effective Date” will indicate when changes take effect. Continued use of the site after updates constitutes acceptance.

8. Contact Us

For questions about this Privacy Policy, please reach out through our Contact Page.