Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to History Sphere, an educational website dedicated to world history, civilizations, and cultural knowledge.
Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit or interact with our website.

By using this website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

2. Who We Are

History Sphere
Website: https://historysphere.com
Contact email: contact@historysphere.com

3. Data We Collect

We collect only the information necessary to improve user experience, secure the site, and analyze performance.
This may include:

A. Information You Provide Directly

• Contact details (when you use our contact form or newsletter)
• Comments (if you leave comments on articles)
• Any information you voluntarily share via forms or emails

B. Information Collected Automatically

When you visit History Sphere, certain data is automatically collected:

• Your IP address (anonymized when possible)
• Browser type and version
• Pages viewed and time spent on the site
• Device type (mobile, desktop, tablet)
• Referring website or link
• Cookies (see section 6)

C. Analytics & Tracking

We use Google Analytics (or equivalent tools) to understand traffic and improve content.
All analytics data is anonymized — we do not track individual visitors or collect personally identifiable information.

4. How We Use Your Information

Your data is used for the following purposes:

• To provide, maintain, and improve the website experience
• To analyze traffic, performance, and user engagement
• To respond to messages or requests sent via forms
• To secure the website (spam and fraud protection)
• To send optional newsletters (only if you subscribed)

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.

5. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Union, we process your personal data under the following legal bases:

• Consent: when you give us permission (e.g., accepting cookies or subscribing to a newsletter)
• Legitimate Interest: for analytics, spam protection, or security
• Legal Obligation: when we must retain data to comply with applicable laws

You can withdraw your consent at any time by contacting us at contact@historysphere.com.

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

History Sphere uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small text files stored on your device.

Types of cookies we use:

1. Essential cookies – necessary for website functionality (e.g., login sessions)
2. Analytics cookies – measure traffic and usage patterns (via Google Analytics)
3. Performance cookies – improve loading times and overall usability
4. Preference cookies – store your language or theme settings

You can disable cookies through your browser settings or by using the cookie consent banner on our site.
Disabling some cookies may affect the functionality of the website.

7. Third-Party Services

We may use trusted third-party tools that also collect limited data for technical reasons:

All third-party providers comply with the GDPR and Data Processing Agreements (DPA).

8. Data Retention

We keep your data only for as long as necessary:

• Contact form messages: up to 12 months
• Comment metadata: up to 5 years (for anti-spam protection)
• Analytics data: 26 months (standard Google Analytics retention)

After these periods, your data is securely deleted or anonymized.

9. Your Data Protection Rights

You have the right to:

• Access your personal data we hold
• Request correction or deletion of your data
• Withdraw consent at any time
• Request a copy of your stored data (data portability)
• File a complaint with a data protection authority (CNIL in France or your local authority)

To exercise these rights, please contact us at: contact@historysphere.com

10. Data Security

We use technical and organizational measures to protect your data, including:

• HTTPS encryption (SSL certificate)
• Regular security updates
• Malware and brute-force protection
• Daily or weekly backups

While no system is 100% secure, we take every precaution to protect your information against unauthorized access or disclosure.

11. External Links

Our website may contain links to other sites (Wikipedia, museums, educational portals, etc.).
We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those external sites.
We recommend reading their privacy policies before sharing any information.

12. Children’s Privacy

History Sphere does not knowingly collect data from children under 13 years old.
If you believe your child provided personal data on our website, please contact us immediately so we can delete it.

13. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
Any major changes will be announced on this page, with the updated revision date at the top.

14. Contact Information

For privacy-related questions, requests, or complaints, contact:

Email: contact@historysphere.com
Website: https://historysphere.com
Data Controller: History Sphere Team

15. Additional Legal Notes (for CCPA Users in California)

If you are a California resident, you have the right to:

• Request disclosure of data collected about you
• Request deletion of your personal data
• Opt-out of the sale of your personal data (we do not sell data)

To exercise these rights, contact us via contact@historysphere.com.

16. Use of Ezoic

HistorySphere uses Ezoic to help optimize website performance and advertising. Ezoic and its partners may collect and use information about

your visits to this site, including cookies and other identifiers, to serve personalized ads and improve site experience. For a complete list of

cookies and disclosures, please visit Ezoic Privacy Policy for HistorySphere.

✅ Summary for Visitors

• We don’t sell your data
• We use minimal cookies for analytics and performance
• You can opt out or delete your data at any time