Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

We collect information you provide directly to us, such as when you contact us via email. We also automatically collect certain information when you visit Archaeolist, including:

• Log data such as your IP address, browser type, pages visited, and time spent on pages
• Device information including operating system and browser version
• Usage data such as which archaeological sites you view and searches you perform
• Cookie and similar tracking technology data (see Cookies section below)

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Operate, maintain, and improve the Archaeolist website and its content
• Understand how visitors use the site so we can improve the experience
• Respond to your comments, questions, or requests
• Monitor and analyze usage patterns and trends
• Detect and prevent fraudulent or abusive activity

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

3. Cookies and Analytics

Archaeolist uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to analyze site traffic and improve your experience. We use Google Tag Manager and Google Analytics to collect anonymized usage statistics. These tools may set cookies on your device.

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect some features of the site. Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies or delete them after they have been set.

4. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services to operate Archaeolist:

• Supabase — Our database provider, used to store and serve site information. Supabase processes data in accordance with their own privacy policy.
• Google Tag Manager / Google Analytics — Used to collect anonymized analytics data about how visitors use the site. Data is processed by Google in accordance with their privacy policy.
• Viator — We display tour recommendations from Viator on some site pages. Clicking Viator links may result in cookies being set by Viator. We may earn a commission on bookings made through these links.

5. Data Retention

We retain analytics and log data for up to 26 months. We retain any information you send us directly (e.g., via email) only as long as necessary to respond to your inquiry or resolve any issue.

6. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to access, correct, or delete personal information we hold about you, or to object to or restrict certain processing. To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at the email address below.

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). If you are located in California, you have rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).

7. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by updating the date at the top of this page. Your continued use of Archaeolist after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

8. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your information, please contact us at [email protected].