Privacy Policy

1. Information Collected

We collect specific data necessary to operate this archival reference platform. Contact form submissions require names and email addresses. Cookie preferences require local browser storage. Anonymous analytics record page navigation and site interaction metrics. We do not collect sensitive personal categories.

2. Purposes of Processing

Contact data processes direct inquiries regarding historical archives. Technical data maintains website security. Analytics data guides future content development regarding circus heritage topics. Processing relies on legitimate operational interest and direct user consent.

3. Third-Party Processors

We utilize standardized web hosting providers to serve static files. Anonymous analytics utilize minimal tracking structures entirely bound to site performance monitoring. We do not sell personal data to external marketing organizations or third-party data brokers.

4. Data Retention

Contact form submissions remain in our records for 12 months to facilitate research correspondence. System logs clear automatically every 30 days. Cookie preference selections remain in local storage indefinitely until cleared by the user's browser settings.

5. Security Measures

All data transit utilizes standard HTTPS encryption. Access to user communications requires internal administrative authentication. The static nature of this website minimizes database vulnerabilities. We deploy standard defensive checks against automated form submission abuse.

6. User Rights (GDPR & CCPA/CPRA)

Users maintain full rights over provided personal data. You may request copies of transmitted contact data. You may demand immediate deletion of previous correspondence. You may withdraw consent for optional analytics at any time via cookie preferences. EU residents possess formal rights to lodge complaints with regional supervisory authorities.

7. International Transfers

Data processing occurs primarily within the European Union. Limited technical routing may cross international borders depending on your access location and our hosting provider's edge network distribution. Standard contractual clauses govern any necessary external transfers.

8. Privacy Contact

Direct all privacy requests to our compliance team. Use the primary organizational contact address: [email protected]. State "Privacy Request" clearly in your correspondence.