Histicle’s Privacy Policy
Effective Date: July 30, 2025
This Privacy Policy explains how Histicle (“we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you visit our website at histicle.com or interact with our content and services.
Who We Are
Histicle is a family-operated website providing educational content, historical information, and resource recommendations through engaging listicle formats. We serve students from grade 7 and up, as well as adult history enthusiasts worldwide. We are based in Virginia, United States.
Contact Information:
Email: privacy@histicle.com
Website: https://histicle.com
Information We Collect
We collect different types of information depending on how you interact with our website:
Information You Provide Directly
- Contact Forms: When you contact us through email or contact forms, we collect the information you provide (name, email address, message content)
- Future Newsletter Subscriptions: If we launch a newsletter service, we may collect your email address and any preferences you specify
Information Collected Automatically
- Analytics Data: We use Google Analytics to collect information about how you use our website, including pages visited, time spent, and general location data
- Technical Information: Your IP address, browser type, operating system, device information, and referral sources
- Cookies: Small files stored on your device to improve your browsing experience and remember your preferences
Affiliate and Advertising Data
- Click Tracking: When you click affiliate links, our partners may collect information about your interactions
- Purchase Data: We may receive general information about purchases made through our affiliate links (but not your personal payment information)
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- Communication: Responding to your questions, comments, and feedback
- Content Improvement: Understanding which historical topics and content formats are most helpful to improve our website
- Technical Functionality: Ensuring our website works properly and loads efficiently
- Analytics: Measuring website performance and user engagement to improve our educational content
- Legal Compliance: Meeting our legal obligations and protecting our rights
- Marketing: Sending newsletters and updates (only with your consent, when available)
We never sell your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience on our website:
| Cookie Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Essential Cookies | Basic website functionality and security | Session/1 year |
| Analytics Cookies | Google Analytics tracking for site improvement | 2 years |
| Preference Cookies | Remember your settings and preferences | 1 year |
You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling certain cookies may limit website functionality.
Google Analytics Opt-Out: You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Information Sharing and Third Parties
We share information with third parties only in the following circumstances:
- Service Providers: We work with trusted companies that help us operate our website (hosting, analytics, email services)
- Affiliate Partners: When you click affiliate links, our partners may receive information about your interactions
- Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law or to protect our rights and safety
- Business Transfers: Information may be transferred if we sell or merge our business
Key third parties we work with include:
- Google Analytics: Website analytics and performance measurement
- Amazon Associates: Affiliate program for book and travel resource recommendations
- Email Service Providers: For newsletter delivery (when available)
Data Retention
We retain your information for different periods depending on the type:
- Contact Form Data: Retained only as long as necessary to respond to your inquiry
- Analytics Data: Retained according to Google Analytics settings (typically 26 months)
- Newsletter Data: Retained until you unsubscribe or request deletion (when available)
- Cookies: Expire according to individual cookie settings (session to 2 years)
Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:
- Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
- Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
- Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
- Portability: Request transfer of your data in a machine-readable format
- Objection: Object to certain types of data processing
- Restriction: Request limitation of how we process your data
For California Residents (CCPA): You have additional rights including the right to know what personal information is collected, sold, or disclosed, and the right to opt-out of the sale of personal information.
For EU Residents (GDPR): You have enhanced rights under European privacy law, including the right to lodge complaints with supervisory authorities.
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at privacy@histicle.com.
Data Security
We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no internet transmission is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Security measures include:
- Secure hosting with encrypted connections (HTTPS)
- Regular security updates and monitoring
- Limited access to personal information
- No storage of financial or payment information
Children’s Privacy
Our website serves educational purposes and may be used by students aged 13 and under as part of their studies. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without parental consent. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13 without proper consent, please contact us immediately.
For students under 13 using our site for educational purposes, we recommend parental supervision and encourage teachers and parents to review our privacy practices.
International Data Transfers
Our website is hosted in the United States. If you access our site from outside the U.S., your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States. By using our website, you consent to this transfer.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on our website with a new effective date.
We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.
Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
Email: privacy@histicle.com
Subject Line: Privacy Policy Inquiry
We will respond to your inquiry within 5 business days, or sooner if required by applicable law.
Last Updated: July 30, 2025
This Privacy Policy is effective as of the date listed above and supersedes any previous versions.
Related Pages: For more information about our website and policies, visit our About, Publishing Principles, Affiliate Disclosure, Terms & Conditions, Disclaimer, DMCA Policy, and Accessibility Statement pages.
