Legal
Privacy Policy
Overview
The AlaskaPhoto Archive is committed to protecting your privacy. This policy describes what data we collect when you visit our site and how we use it. We do not sell personal data.
Data We Collect
When you visit our website, we collect: (1) Analytics data via Google Analytics — including IP address, browser type, device type, pages visited, and referring URL — for understanding site traffic and improving the experience; (2) Contact form submissions — name, email, and message content — when you reach out via our contact page. We do not require accounts, passwords, or payment information on this site.
Cookies
We use cookies for analytics (Google Analytics). See our Cookie Policy for details on specific cookies and how to manage them.
How We Use Data
Analytics data helps us understand how visitors use the archive and improve our content and structure. Contact form data is used solely to respond to your inquiry — licensing, prints, collaboration, or general questions. We do not use contact data for marketing unless you explicitly opt in.
Third-Party Services
We use Google Analytics (Google LLC). Google processes data according to its Privacy Policy. Analytics data may be processed in the United States. We do not use advertising networks or social media trackers.
Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights under GDPR (EU), CCPA (California), or other laws: access to your data, correction, deletion, restriction of processing, data portability, and objection. To exercise these rights, contact us at [email protected]. We will respond within 30 days where legally required.
Data Retention
Analytics data is retained according to Google Analytics settings (typically 14 months for standard retention). Contact form submissions are retained as needed to complete your request and for our records.
Security
We take reasonable measures to protect data. This is a static website with no login system; data exposure is limited to analytics and contact submissions transmitted over HTTPS.
Updates
We may update this policy periodically. The current version will always be available at /legal/privacy/. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance.
Contact
Privacy inquiries: [email protected].