Privacy Policy

Welcome to OlmstedHistory.com (“we”, “us”, or “our”). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting any personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when you visit our website: https://www.olmstedhistory.com/ (the “Site”).
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1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information when you interact with our Site:

1. Personal Information You Provide

  • When you contact us, sign up for a newsletter, or submit forms, you may give us information such as your name, email address, and any other data you choose to provide.

2. Automatically Collected Information

  • We may collect non-personal information automatically through your use of the Site, including:

    - IP address
    - Browser type and version
    - Pages you visit on our Site, and how long you spend on them
    - Referring/exit pages
    - Device information (e.g., computer or mobile device)
  • We may also use cookies, web beacons, or similar technologies to collect usage data and improve our Site’s functionality.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for various purposes, including:

  • To respond to your inquiries or communications
  • To send newsletters, updates, or other content if you opt in
  • To analyze usage patterns and improve the Site’s design and functionality
  • To maintain and secure the Site
  • For any other purpose for which you provide your information


3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

  • We may use cookies (or similar technologies) on our Site to understand how you use the Site, to provide certain features, and to improve your user experience.
  • Cookies may be “session” cookies (which expire once you close your browser) or “persistent” cookies (which stay on your device for a set period).
  • You can control cookie preferences via your browser settings. However, disabling certain cookies may limit your ability to use some features of the Site.
  • If we use third-party services (e.g., Google Analytics) that involve their own cookies, they may collect additional information (subject to their privacy practices).


4. Disclosure of Your Information

We do not sell or rent your personal data. However, we may disclose your information in the following circumstances:

  • Service Providers: We may share information with third-party vendors or service providers who perform functions on our behalf (e.g., email service, hosting, analytics), subject to confidentiality obligations.
  • Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required by law, regulation, or legal process, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of ourselves or others.


5. Data Security

  • We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.
  • However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Retention of Data

  • We will retain your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.
  • Usage data (e.g., analytics) may be retained for a longer period for internal analysis, unless you request deletion and we are legally allowed to comply.

7. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights related to your personal information, including:

  • Access: You may request to see what personal data we hold about you.
  • Correction: You can ask us to correct or update your data.
  • Deletion: You may request deletion of your personal data, subject to legal or operational restrictions.
  • Opt-Out: You may opt out of receiving marketing communications from us.

Specifically under the Minnesota Consumer Data Privacy Act (MCDPA), consumers have certain rights, and controllers are required to provide a way for consumers to exercise their rights. 

We provide an email address for these requests: services@olmstedhistory.com.


8. Children’s Privacy

  • Our Site is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13.
  • If we become aware that we have collected personal data from a child under 13 without parental consent, we will take steps to delete that information promptly.
  • Please note the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) may apply in some cases. 


9. Links to Other Sites

  • Our Site may contain links to third-party websites (for example, links to historical societies, archives, or other resources).
  • We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those external sites. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any site you visit.


10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

  • We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time.
  • We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed of how we are protecting your information.


11. Contact Us

If you have any questions, requests, or concerns about this Privacy Policy, or if you wish to exercise your rights, please contact us at:


Email: services@olmstedhistory.com


Address:
1195 W Cir Dr
Rochester MN, 55902