Privacy Policy
Last updated: July 1, 2026
At History, But Strange, we take your privacy seriously. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit historybutstrange.com or subscribe to our newsletter.
Information We Collect
We collect the following types of information:
- Email address — when you voluntarily subscribe to our newsletter.
- Contact form submissions — your name and email address when you reach out to us through our contact page.
- Usage data — standard analytics data such as pages visited, browser type, and device information, collected in aggregate to improve our website.
How We Use Your Email Data (Newsletter)
When you subscribe to our newsletter, we use your email address exclusively to:
- Send you our history content, including new articles, videos, and "On This Day" strange events.
- Share occasional updates about new features or content on our platform.
We never sell, rent, or share your email address with third parties for marketing purposes. Your email is stored securely in our newsletter database and is used solely by History, But Strange to communicate with you.
Unsubscribing
You can unsubscribe from our newsletter at any time by clicking the "unsubscribe" link included in every email we send. Once unsubscribed, your email address will be marked as inactive in our system and you will no longer receive future newsletters. You may also contact us directly at vicky@historybutstrange.com to request removal.
Cookies and Analytics
We use standard web analytics tools to understand how visitors interact with our website. This data is aggregated and does not identify individual users. We do not use cookies for targeted advertising.
Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure. Your email address is stored on secure servers and is only accessible to authorized personnel.
Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites (such as YouTube). We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites and encourage you to review their privacy policies.
Children's Privacy
Our website and newsletter are not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us and we will promptly remove it.
Your Rights
You have the right to access, correct, or delete the personal information we hold about you. To exercise any of these rights, or if you have questions about your data, contact us at vicky@historybutstrange.com.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. We encourage you to review this page periodically.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us at vicky@historybutstrange.com or through our contact page.