Effective Date: May 18, 2025
At Bold History, we are committed to protecting your privacy and personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable data protection laws.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect and process the following types of personal data:
a. Contact Form Data
When you use our contact form, we collect:
- Name
- Email address
- Any message you provide
We use this information solely to respond to your inquiry.
b. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to:
- Analyze traffic and usage behavior
- Improve site functionality and performance
- Deliver personalized content and ads
c. Advertising and Analytics
We use third-party services, including Google Ads and Google Analytics, which may collect:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Pages visited and time spent
- Location data (approximate)
- Device type
These services may use cookies or similar technologies to track your interactions and serve relevant advertisements.
2. Legal Basis for Processing
We process your data on the following legal bases:
- Consent – for cookies and marketing activities.
- Legitimate interests – for analytics and communication (e.g., responding to your messages).
- Legal obligation – where we are required to retain or disclose certain information.
You may withdraw your consent at any time by adjusting your cookie preferences or contacting us directly.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your personal data to:
- Respond to contact form submissions
- Improve website performance and user experience
- Display relevant ads and track ad performance
- Comply with legal obligations
We do not sell your personal data.
4. Data Sharing
We may share your data with:
- Service providers (e.g., web hosting, analytics, advertising platforms)
- Legal authorities when required by law
All third-party services are bound by data processing agreements in compliance with GDPR.
5. International Transfers
Some of our third-party providers (e.g., Google) may transfer data outside the European Economic Area (EEA). In such cases, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs).
We retain your personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes described in this policy, or as required by law. Contact form submissions are retained for up to 12 months unless further communication is required.
7. Your Rights (GDPR)
You have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Request correction or deletion of your data
- Object to processing or request restriction
- Withdraw consent at any time
- File a complaint with a supervisory authority
To exercise your rights, contact us at [email protected]
8. Cookie Policy
Cookies are small text files stored on your device. We use:
- Essential cookies – for basic website functionality
- Performance cookies – to analyze traffic (e.g., Google Analytics)
- Advertising cookies – to deliver relevant ads (e.g., Google Ads)
You can manage cookie preferences via your browser or use the cookie consent banner provided on our website.
9. Contact
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at [email protected]