Privacy Policy
Introduction
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This Privacy Policy explains how History Prime (“we,” “our,” or “us”) collects, uses, shares, and protects your information when you visit www.historyprime.com.
1. Information We Collect
- Usage Data: Pages visited, links clicked, time on page, referring URLs, approximate location (derived from IP), device type, and browser information.
- Cookies & Similar Technologies: Small files used to enable core features, remember preferences, and analyze traffic.
- Analytics Data (Google Analytics): Aggregated insights about traffic sources, engagement, and performance.
- Experience Analytics (Microsoft Clarity): Aggregated interaction patterns (e.g., scroll depth, click areas, device types) to improve usability; we aim to avoid capturing sensitive text inputs.
- Advertising & Measurement Data (Meta Pixel, Google AdSense, Amazon Ads): Events such as page views, ad impressions/clicks, and related measurement to understand and improve content discovery and ad performance.
- Affiliate Link Data (Amazon Associates): Clicks on affiliate links and attributed purchases.
2. How We Use Your Information
- Improve and optimize site content, performance, and readability
- Analyze traffic and user experience (Google Analytics, Microsoft Clarity)
- Measure and attribute outreach/advertising (Meta Pixel; Google AdSense if enabled; Amazon Ads where applicable)
- Support affiliate partnerships (e.g., Amazon Associates)
- Ensure legal compliance and prevent misuse
3. Cookies
You can accept or decline cookies through our cookie banner (where shown) or your browser settings.
- Essential Cookies: Enable core site functionality.
- Analytics Cookies: Track usage trends and engagement (Google Analytics, Microsoft Clarity).
- Advertising/Measurement Cookies: Help deliver and measure ads or outreach (Meta Pixel; Google AdSense if enabled; Amazon Ads where applicable).
- Affiliate Tracking Cookies: Allow partners to attribute referred purchases (Amazon Associates).
Note: Some browsers support “Do Not Track” signals; currently, our site does not respond to these signals.
4. Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to understand site usage and improve performance. Google may collect information such as your IP address, browser, and on-site activity. You can opt out using the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on. (opens in a new tab)
5. Microsoft Clarity
We use Microsoft Clarity to gain aggregated insights into how visitors interact with our pages (e.g., scroll/click patterns, popular sections, device types). This helps us identify usability issues and enhance readability. Clarity uses cookies and similar technologies; we take steps to avoid capturing sensitive information.
6. Meta Pixel
We use Meta Pixel (Facebook/Instagram) to measure how people discover and engage with our content from Meta services, and to understand content performance. Meta may associate usage events with your Meta account under its Data Policy. You can manage how Meta uses data in your Ad Preferences and via Off-Facebook Activity settings.
7. Google AdSense
We may use Google AdSense to serve advertisements and measure their performance. Google may use cookies or similar technologies to deliver ads, measure effectiveness, and limit frequency. Where required, we obtain your consent before loading ad scripts. Depending on your region and settings, ads may be personalized or non-personalized (contextual).
8. Affiliate Disclosure (Amazon Associates & Amazon Ads)
History Prime participates in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program and may use Amazon Ads where applicable. When you click affiliate links and make a purchase, we may earn a small commission—at no extra cost to you.
As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.
9. AI-Generated Content
Some articles and images on this site are created or enhanced using AI tools. We strive for accuracy and historical integrity, but AI content is for informational and illustrative purposes only.
10. Embedded and Third-Party Content
Our site may include embedded content (e.g., images, videos, external links). These third-party sites may collect data about you, use cookies, or track your interaction. We are not responsible for their privacy practices.
11. Data Protection and Security
We implement technical and organizational measures to protect your information. However, no online transmission is 100% secure.
12. Your Rights and Choices
- Access or request deletion of your personal data (if collected)
- Withdraw cookie consent at any time (where available)
- Control cookies via your browser settings
- Manage Meta ad settings in your Ad Preferences and Off-Facebook Activity
- Manage Google ad personalization in Google Ad Settings (opens in a new tab)
- Use the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on (opens in a new tab)
To exercise your rights, contact us at: info@historyprime.com
13. Children's Privacy
This website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect or store personal data from children.
14. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in laws, practices, or our services. Updates will be posted on this page with the revised date above.
15. Contact Us
If you have questions about this policy or how your data is handled, email us at: info@historyprime.com