Last updated: January 2025
At TrueHistories.com, I respect your privacy and take it seriously. This policy explains what information I collect, how it’s used, and the choices you have.
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1. Who I Am
My website address is https://truehistories.com.
This site is operated by Matthew Nichols, author and researcher.
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2. Information You Provide Voluntarily
You may give me personal information when you:
subscribe to my newsletter
use the contact form
email me directly
leave a comment on the site
This may include your name, email address, and any message you choose to send.
I use this information only to reply to you, send updates you requested, or manage your account.
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3. Automatically Collected Information
Like most websites, I collect basic technical data to keep the site secure and functioning. This may include:
IP address
browser type
operating system
pages visited
referring URLs
This data is used for analytics and security and is not used to identify you personally.
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4. Cookies
This site uses cookies to:
remember your preferences
improve performance
help prevent spam
keep you logged in (if you create an account)
You can disable cookies in your browser at any time.
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5. Comments
When you leave a comment:
I collect the data you enter
your IP address
browser user-agent string (for spam protection)
An anonymized hash may be sent to Gravatar to check if you use their service.
Gravatar’s policy: https://automattic.com/privacy/
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6. Embedded Content
Articles may include embedded content from other sites (videos, images, etc.).
Embedded content behaves exactly as if you visited that third-party site, which may collect data or use tracking cookies.
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7. Email & Newsletter
If you subscribe to my newsletter:
I store your email only for sending updates you requested
You can unsubscribe at any time
Your information is never sold or shared
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8. Who I Share Data With
I only share data with trusted service providers necessary to run this site, such as:
email delivery services
analytics tools
anti-spam services (like Akismet)
I do not sell, rent, or trade your data.
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9. How Long I Keep Your Information
Comments and comment metadata: kept indefinitely
Newsletter and contact form submissions: kept until you ask for deletion
User accounts (if any): stored until you delete the account
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10. Your Rights
You can request:
a copy of the personal data I have about you
correction of your information
deletion of your information
This does not include data I must retain for legal or security reasons.
To make a request, email me at mn@truehistories.com.
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11. Where Your Data Goes
Visitor comments may be checked through automated spam detection systems.
Email submissions may pass through my email provider for delivery.
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12. Contact
If you have privacy questions or concerns, you can email me at:
📧 mn@truehistories.com
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