Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Told.History ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, purchase our products, or interact with our social media accounts.

2. Information We Collect

Personal Information

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

• Create an account on our website
• Make a purchase
• Subscribe to our newsletter
• Contact us directly
• Interact with our social media accounts

This information may include: name, email address, phone number, shipping address, billing address, and payment information.

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain information about your device and usage patterns, including:

• IP address and location data
• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Pages visited and time spent on pages
• Referring website
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies

3. Social Media and Automatic Posting

Important Notice: We operate social media accounts on TikTok and YouTube (@told.history) where we share historical educational content. Please be aware that:

• We make automatic posts to our social media accounts using scheduling tools and automation software
• These automated posts may include historical content, product announcements, and promotional materials
• We may use third-party social media management tools that have access to our accounts for posting purposes
• If you interact with our automated posts (likes, comments, shares), this interaction is governed by the respective social media platform's privacy policy
• We may analyze engagement data from these automated posts to improve our content strategy

4. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Process and fulfill your orders
• Communicate with you about your purchases
• Send you marketing communications (with your consent)
• Improve our website and services
• Prevent fraud and enhance security
• Comply with legal obligations
• Create and manage automated social media content
• Analyze social media engagement and performance

5. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We may share your information in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: With third-party companies that help us operate our business (payment processors, shipping companies, email service providers, social media management tools)
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
• Consent: With your explicit consent for specific purposes

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties for their marketing purposes.

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Remember your preferences and settings
• Analyze website traffic and usage patterns
• Provide personalized content and advertisements
• Enable social media features

You can control cookies through your browser settings, but disabling cookies may affect website functionality.

7. Third-Party Services

Our website and services integrate with third-party platforms including:

• Social Media Platforms: TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, Twitter
• Payment Processors: Stripe, PayPal, and other payment gateways
• Analytics Services: Google Analytics and similar tools
• Email Services: Mailchimp, SendGrid, or similar providers
• Social Media Management Tools: For automated posting and content scheduling

These services have their own privacy policies, and we encourage you to review them.

8. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

9. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this privacy policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law. Account information is typically retained until you request deletion or your account becomes inactive.

10. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

• Access: Request access to your personal information
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
• Portability: Request a copy of your data in a portable format
• Opt-out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications
• Object: Object to certain processing of your information

To exercise these rights, please contact us at support@toldhistory.com

11. Children's Privacy

Our services are not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.

12. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information during such transfers.

13. California Privacy Rights

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to know what personal information we collect, use, and share, and the right to delete your personal information.

14. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

15. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:

Email: support@toldhistory.com
Website: toldhistory.com
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