Privacy Policy

Effective Date: February 15, 2026

1. Introduction

At Archaeonews, we value your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data when you visit our website.

2. Data We Collect

  • Cookies: We use cookies to personalize your experience and remember your preferences. By accepting the cookie banner, you consent to our use of cookies.
  • Usage Data: We log page visits, IP addresses, device type, and user agent strings to analyze site performance and improve our content.
  • Newsletter Subscriptions: If you subscribe to our newsletter, we collect your email address and IP address.

3. How We Use Data

We use the collected data to:

  • Monitor and analyze site traffic
  • Improve the content and layout of our pages
  • Ensure the security and stability of our website
  • Send newsletters to subscribers (if opted in)
  • Provide personalized content recommendations

4. Cookies

Our site uses the following cookies:

  • cookieConsent: Remembers your cookie banner acceptance for one year
  • PHPSESSID: Maintains your session for site functionality
  • visitor_uuid: Provides a unique identifier for repeat visits

5. Third-Party Services

We may use third-party services for analytics and content delivery. These services have their own privacy policies:

  • GNews API - for aggregating archaeology news content
  • IP-API - for geographic location detection
  • CDN services (Bootstrap, jQuery) - for faster content delivery

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal information:

  • HTTPS encryption for secure data transmission
  • Secure password hashing for user accounts
  • Rate limiting to prevent abuse
  • Regular security updates and monitoring

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access your personal data
  • Request correction or deletion of your data
  • Opt-out of newsletter communications at any time
  • Control cookies through your browser settings

8. Children's Privacy

Our service is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page with an updated effective date.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

team@archaeonews.eu

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