Who we are
Our website address is: http://therecordcollectors.com.
Comments
When visitors leave comments on the site we collect the data shown in the comments form, and also the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help spam detection.
An anonymized string created from your email address (also called a hash) may be provided to the Gravatar service to see if you are using it. The Gravatar service privacy policy is available here: https://automattic.com/privacy/. After approval of your comment, your profile picture is visible to the public in the context of your comment.
Privacy Policy for TheRecordCollectors.com
Effective Date: May 15, 2025
At TheRecordCollectors.com, your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the limited ways we may share it. By using our website, you agree to the terms outlined below.
1. Information We Collect
We collect only minimal personal information necessary to provide and improve our blog. Specifically:
- Comments: When you leave a comment, we collect your name, email address, and IP address. This helps us prevent spam and maintain a respectful environment.
- Log Data: Like many websites, we collect information your browser sends when you visit our site (e.g., browser type, operating system, referring site, date/time of visit). This is used for analytical and security purposes only.
- Cookies: We may use basic cookies to enhance your experience (e.g., remembering your name or email for future comments). You can disable cookies in your browser settings at any time.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Publish and display your approved comments.
- Protect the site from spam and abuse (via automated tools like Akismet or reCAPTCHA).
- Understand how users engage with our content so we can improve the site over time.
We do not use your data for marketing, nor do we sell your information to third parties.
3. Third-Party Services
We may use the following trusted third-party tools to operate the site:
- Comment Moderation: Tools like Akismet (by Automattic) to filter spam.
- Analytics: Google Analytics or similar to understand traffic patterns (if enabled).
- Hosting: Our site is hosted on [Insert Hosting Provider], which may collect standard server logs.
Each third-party service operates under its own privacy policy.
4. Your Rights
You may:
- Request to have your comments removed from the site.
- Request a copy of the personal data we’ve collected about you (limited to comment-related data).
- Ask us to correct or erase your personal information, where applicable.
5. Children’s Privacy
This website is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected such information inadvertently, please contact us immediately.
6. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted here with a new effective date.
7. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact:
TheRecordCollectors.com
Email: gharshfield@zoomtown.com