🔐 Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 08/19/2025

Haunted Homestead Society (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website (https://www.hauntedhomesteadsociety.com).

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

a. Personal Information

  • Name and email address (e.g., when signing up for our newsletter or submitting a story)
  • Optional demographic data (if provided voluntarily)

b. Non-Personal Information

  • Browser type, device type, IP address
  • Pages visited, time spent on site, referral sources
  • Anonymous analytics data via cookies or third-party tools (e.g., Google Analytics)

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Respond to inquiries and submissions
  • Send newsletters and updates (if you opt in)
  • Improve site performance and user experience
  • Monitor and moderate interactive features (polls, comments, EVP challenges)
  • Fulfill merchandise orders and customer service requests

3. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell or rent your personal information. We may share data with:

  • Trusted third-party services (e.g., email platforms, payment processors)
  • Legal authorities if required by law or to protect our rights

4. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies to:

  • Analyze site traffic and usage
  • Remember user preferences
  • Enhance interactive features

You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but some features may not function properly.

5. Third-Party Links

Our site may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices or content. We encourage you to review their policies.

6. Children’s Privacy

Our site is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If we learn that we have inadvertently collected such data, we will delete it promptly.

7. Your Choices

You may:

  • Opt out of newsletters at any time
  • Request deletion of your submitted content
  • Contact us to review or correct your personal information

8. Data Security

We implement reasonable safeguards to protect your data. However, no system is 100% secure. Use the site at your own risk.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

10. Contact Us

For questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy,

please contact: 📧 andrew@hauntedhomesteadsociety.com