Privacy Policy
Effective Date: May 26, 2026
History for Dummies, available at historyfordummies.com, respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have when visiting our website.
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, you can contact us at:
Julie Horton
Email: JulieHorton@proton.me
Information We Collect
We collect limited information from visitors in the following ways.
Information You Provide Voluntarily
When you sign up through our email signup form, we may collect the information you choose to enter into the form, such as your name and email address.
We use this information to send updates, new posts, announcements, or other content related to History for Dummies.
Automatically Collected Information
Like many websites, our site may automatically collect certain technical information when you visit, such as:
- Browser type
- Device type
- Pages visited
- Time spent on the site
- General usage activity
- Approximate location based on technical information
This information helps us understand how visitors use the website and how we can improve it.
Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to help understand how visitors interact with our website. Google Analytics may use cookies and similar technologies to collect information about website activity. Google states that Google tags and SDKs use cookies and app identifiers to measure user interaction, and Google prohibits customers from sending personally identifiable information to Google Analytics. (Google Help)
You can learn more about how Google uses cookies and similar technologies through Google’s own privacy information. (Google Policies)
How We Use Your Information
We may use the information we collect to:
- Send email updates if you sign up for them
- Respond to inquiries or requests
- Improve the website and its content
- Understand which pages and topics visitors find useful
- Maintain website security and functionality
- Comply with legal obligations, if necessary
Email Signup
If you sign up for emails from History for Dummies, we will use the information you provide to send you updates or content related to the website.
You can unsubscribe from emails at any time by following the unsubscribe instructions included in our emails, if available, or by contacting us at:
Cookies
Cookies are small files that may be stored on your device when you visit a website. Our website may use cookies for basic site functionality, analytics, performance, and visitor experience.
Because this website is built with WordPress, WordPress, plugins, themes, or related services may set cookies depending on how the site is configured. WordPress also provides privacy policy tools for website owners because privacy policies should disclose what information a site collects and how it is used. (Learn WordPress)
You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may affect how some parts of the website function.
Third-Party Services
We may use third-party services to operate and improve the website, including Google Analytics and WordPress-related tools or plugins.
These third parties may process certain information according to their own privacy policies and terms.
Advertising and Affiliate Links
History for Dummies does not currently display ads or use affiliate links.
If we add advertising, sponsored content, or affiliate links in the future, this Privacy Policy may be updated to explain how those services work and what information may be collected.
How We Protect Your Information
We take reasonable steps to protect the information submitted through the website. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.
How Long We Keep Information
We keep information only as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or allowed by law.
For example, if you sign up for emails, we may keep your signup information until you unsubscribe or request deletion.
Your Privacy Choices
Depending on where you live, you may have rights regarding your personal information, such as the right to:
- Request access to the information we have about you
- Ask us to correct inaccurate information
- Ask us to delete your information
- Withdraw consent for email communications
- Object to certain uses of your information
To make a request, contact us at:
Children’s Privacy
History for Dummies is not intended to collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided personal information through the website, please contact us and we will take appropriate steps to remove it.
Links to Other Websites
Our website may contain links to other websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or policies of third-party websites. Please review the privacy policies of any external websites you visit.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will update the effective date at the top of this page.
Contact
For privacy questions or requests, please contact:
Julie Horton
Email: JulieHorton@proton.me
