Privacy Policy

Last updated: 2024-12-17

Our Privacy Principles

• No Personal Data Collection — We don't ask for or store personal information
• No Tracking — No cookies, pixels, or fingerprinting for advertising
• No Data Sales — We have no monetization model; your data isn't a product
• No Third-Party Sharing — We don't share data with advertisers or data brokers
• Educational Purpose Only — This platform exists solely for cultural education

What We Don't Collect

Unlike most websites, we explicitly do not collect:

• Names, email addresses, or contact information (unless you email us)
• IP addresses for tracking purposes
• Device fingerprints or unique identifiers
• Browsing history or behavioral profiles
• Location data beyond what's needed for map functionality
• Any information about minors

Technical Information

Like all web servers, ours may log basic request information (timestamps, pages requested) for security and performance monitoring. This data:

• Is not linked to individual users
• Is not used for tracking or profiling
• Is automatically deleted within 30 days
• Is never sold or shared with third parties

Children's Privacy (COPPA Compliance)

Per the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA), we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. Since we don't collect personal information from anyone, we are inherently compliant. This educational content is suitable for all ages.

International Users (GDPR/CCPA)

For users in the European Union, United Kingdom, California, and other jurisdictions with privacy regulations:

• GDPR: We process no personal data, so data subject rights (access, rectification, erasure, portability) are not applicable. If you've emailed us and want that correspondence deleted, contact us.
• CCPA: We do not sell personal information. We have no "sale" or "sharing" of personal information to opt out of.

Third-Party Services

Our infrastructure uses:

• Amazon Web Services (AWS) — For hosting. Subject to AWS Privacy Policy
• Cloudflare — For CDN/security. Subject to Cloudflare Privacy Policy

These services may collect standard server logs. We've configured them to minimize data collection and retention.

Cookies

We use only essential, first-party cookies for basic functionality (e.g., remembering if you've dismissed a notice). We do not use:

• Third-party cookies
• Advertising or tracking cookies
• Analytics cookies that identify users

Contact for Privacy Questions

For privacy-related inquiries or to request deletion of any email correspondence:

📧 admin@culturesherpa.org

Changes to This Policy

If we ever change our privacy practices, we'll update this page and the "Last updated" date. Given our commitment to not collecting data, significant changes are unlikely.