Privacy Policy

Introduction

At FolkLegacy, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or interact with our services. We respect your privacy rights and are dedicated to maintaining the confidentiality of your personal data.

This policy applies to all information collected through our website, contact forms, and any other services we provide. By using our website, you consent to the data practices described in this policy.

Information We Collect

Personal Information

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

• Contact us through our contact form or email
• Subscribe to our newsletter or updates
• Participate in surveys or research collaborations
• Submit content or contribute to our documentation

This information may include your name, email address, organization affiliation, and any other details you choose to provide.

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information about your device and browsing behavior, including:

• IP address and location data
• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Pages visited and time spent on pages
• Referring website addresses
• Device identifiers

This information is collected through cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies to help us understand how visitors use our website and improve our services.

How We Use Your Information

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

• Responding to your inquiries and providing customer support
• Sending you newsletters, updates, and information about our work (with your consent)
• Improving our website functionality and user experience
• Analyzing website usage patterns and trends
• Protecting against fraud, unauthorized access, and other security threats
• Complying with legal obligations and enforcing our terms of service
• Facilitating research collaborations and cultural heritage documentation projects

Information Sharing and Disclosure

We respect your privacy and do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

Service Providers

We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website, conducting our business, or serving our users. These service providers are contractually obligated to maintain the confidentiality of your information and are prohibited from using it for any purpose other than providing services to us.

Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities, such as court orders or government regulations.

Protection of Rights

We may disclose information when we believe it is necessary to protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of our users or others, including investigating potential violations of our terms of service.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

• Encryption of data in transit and at rest
• Regular security assessments and updates
• Access controls and authentication procedures
• Secure data storage and backup systems

However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure. While we strive to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience, analyze website traffic, and understand user preferences. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us remember your preferences and improve site functionality.

You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may limit your ability to use certain features of our website.

Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:

• The right to access and receive a copy of your personal information
• The right to rectify inaccurate or incomplete information
• The right to request deletion of your personal information
• The right to object to or restrict certain processing activities
• The right to data portability
• The right to withdraw consent where processing is based on consent

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the Contact section below.

Children's Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected information from a child under 13 without parental consent, we will take steps to delete such information promptly.

International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have data protection laws that differ from those in your country. By using our website, you consent to the transfer of your information to these countries.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

Email: c0099129@gmail.com