Privacy Policy

Last updated: 05/11/25

Holstonia.co is committed to protecting your privacy and using your information responsibly. This website exists to preserve the historical research of Dr. James “Jim” Glanville and is maintained with care and transparency.

1. What We Collect
   When you visit Holstonia.co or create an account, we may collect:
   • Your name and email address (for login and communication purposes)
   • Technical data such as browser type, IP address, or device info (used only to maintain site security and performance)
   • Any comments or messages you choose to submit
   We do not collect financial data unless explicitly stated in the context of a donation or support form.
2. How We Use Your Information
   Your information is used only to:
   • Provide access to downloadable materials
   • Respond to your messages or comments
   • Notify you (if you opt-in) about new archives, updates, or historical projects
   • Maintain security and functionality of the website
   We do not share, rent, or sell your data with any third parties.
3. Email Communication
   You will only receive emails if you:
   • Create an account
   • Choose to receive occasional updates
   • Contact us and request a response
   You may unsubscribe at any time by clicking the link in our emails or contacting us directly.
4. Cookies
   Holstonia.co uses standard cookies to:
   • Maintain your session when logged in
   • Improve site performance and analytics
   • Remember preferences like language or accessibility settings
   You can disable cookies through your browser, though it may limit some functionality.
5. Your Rights
   You may request at any time:
   • A copy of your personal data we’ve stored
   • That we delete your account and associated data
   • To unsubscribe from any email communications
   Send your request via our [Contact Form]
6. Data Security & Storage
   We use standard industry tools to protect your data, including:
   • SSL encryption
   • Secure hosting environments
   • Limited access only to trusted site administrators
   While no system is 100% immune, we work actively to ensure the highest reasonable level of data protection.
7. Third-Party Services
   Holstonia.co may contain links to external sites (such as museums, libraries, or news sources). We are not responsible for the privacy policies or content of these external websites.
8. Updates to This Policy
   We may revise this policy to reflect future changes to technology, law, or our services. If major changes are made, you’ll be notified via email or a banner on the site.
9. Legacy Stewardship
   This project is maintained by TrajanStudio and stewarded in collaboration with The Saltville Foundation and the Museum of the Middle Appalachians. We are committed to ethical preservation, open access, and trust.

📬 Questions?
Please contact us if you have any questions about this policy or how your data is used:
 [Contact Form]

Preserving history means protecting people, too. Your privacy is part of the legacy we care for.