PhillyHistory.org Privacy Policy

PhillyHistory.org is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy applies to the PhillyHistory.org web site and explains how data is gathered and used. By using the web site or communicating with PhillyHistory.org via e-mail, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

Personal Information

Registration is not required to use PhillyHistory.org. The site only collects personally identifiable information when it is provided by individual users in the form of e-mail addresses, user names, names, addresses, telephone numbers, biographical information, and personal websites. Individuals can choose to provide this information by registering with PhillyHistory.org and creating a personal, publically visible profile page. You control what information is publically visible on your profile page.

Please keep in mind that if you directly disclose personally identifiable information or personally sensitive data through your profile page or in the photographic comments area, this information may be collected and used by others. Please remember that any comment you add in the comments area is visible to the public and associated with your user name.

Should you choose to no longer use this service or do not wish to have your information publically available, we would recommend that you delete all personal information from your user account or make the information on your profile page no longer publically visible. If you have any questions about the security or visibility of the personal information in your account, please contact info@phillyhistory.org.

There is also information about your computer hardware and software that is automatically collected by the site. This information can include your IP address, browser type, domain names, access times and referring web site addresses. This information is used for the operation of the service, to maintain quality of the service, and to provide general statistics regarding use of the web site.

Use of Personal Information

PhillyHistory.org does not sell or rent the personal information collected on its site to third parties. If you choose to register with PhillyHistory.org and provide your e-mail address, we may periodically send you an e-newsletter or e-card, information about new features or events, announcements, and surveys. If necessary, we may also contact you regarding your account activity. If you do not wish to be contacted by PhillyHistory.org, you can choose to opt-out of e-mail contact during the registration process or via the Account Settings page.

Use of Cookies

PhillyHistory.org uses "cookies" to help you personalize your online experience. A cookie is a text file that is placed on your hard disk by a web page server. Cookies cannot be used to run programs or deliver viruses to your computer. Cookies are uniquely assigned to you, and can only be read by a web server in the domain that issued the cookie to you.

One of the primary purposes of cookies is to provide a convenience feature to save you time. The purpose of a cookie is to tell the web server that you have returned to a specific page. For example, if you personalize the site pages or register with the site, a cookie helps the web site to recall your specific information on subsequent visits. This simplifies the process of recording your personal information, such as billing addresses, shipping addresses, and so on. When you return to the site, the information you previously provided can be retrieved, so you can easily use the features that you customized.

You have the ability to accept or decline cookies. Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can usually modify your browser setting to decline cookies if you prefer. If you choose to decline cookies, you may not be able to fully experience the interactive features of the site.

Third Party Links

PhillyHistory.org contains links to other third-party websites. When you leave the site, the PhillyHistory.org Privacy Policy no longer applies and you are then subject to the privacy policy of that site. PhillyHistory.org is not responsible for the privacy policies or security of these sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of the websites.

Changes to the Privacy Policy

PhillyHistory.org may revise its Privacy Policy at any time. We encourage you to periodically visit this page to view the most current Privacy Policy and learn how your information is gathered and protected.

Questions?

If you have any questions about the Privacy Policy of this web site or feel that the policy has not been upheld, please contact us at info@phillyhistory.org.