Privacy

At Our Heritage Portal, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your data when you visit our website, submit content, or contact us through our online forms.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information to provide a better experience for our users. The types of data we may collect include:

Personal Information: When you contact us or submit content, we may collect your name, email address, and any information you voluntarily provide.
Non-Personal Information: This includes your browser type, device information, IP address, and usage data collected automatically through cookies or analytics tools.
Cookies: Our site may use cookies to improve functionality and personalize your experience. You can choose to disable cookies in your browser settings if you prefer.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

Respond to your messages, comments, or inquiries submitted via the contact form.
Review and process content submissions or articles you share with us.
Improve our website’s layout, content, and performance.
Send occasional updates or announcements related to heritage, art, and cultural activities (only if you have opted in).

We do not sell, trade, or rent users’ personal identification information to others.

3. Data Protection

We take appropriate measures to secure your data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. Our website is hosted on secure Blogger/Google infrastructure, which includes built-in security features and encryption for data transmission.

4. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to external sites related to heritage, art, or research. Please note that we are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of these third-party websites. We encourage you to review their respective privacy policies before sharing any personal information.

5. Content Submissions

By submitting articles, images, or other materials to Our Heritage Portal, you acknowledge that the content may be published online and made publicly accessible. You retain copyright ownership of your work, but you grant us non-exclusive rights to display and promote it on our platform.

6. Google AdSense and Cookies

We may display Google-served ads on our website. Google uses cookies to serve ads based on users’ prior visits to this or other websites. Users may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings.

7. Your Rights

You have the right to request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal information that we hold. To make such a request, please contact us using the information below.

8. Changes to This Policy

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. The revised version will be posted on this page with the updated “Effective Date.” Users are encouraged to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting their information.