Effective Date: July 31, 2026
At Civil War Index (“we,” “our,” or “us”), we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting any personal information you share while using our website.
This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how it is used, and the choices available to you regarding your information.
Information We Collect
Information You Voluntarily Provide
You may choose to provide personal information when you:
- Contact us by email or through our contact form.
- Subscribe to newsletters or updates (if offered).
- Leave comments or otherwise communicate with us.
This information may include your name, email address, or other information you voluntarily provide.
Information Collected Automatically
Like most websites, Civil War Index automatically collects certain information when you visit, including:
- IP address
- Browser type
- Device type
- Operating system
- Pages viewed
- Date and time of your visit
- Referring website
- General usage statistics
This information is used to improve the website and better understand how visitors use our content.
Cookies
Civil War Index uses cookies and similar technologies to improve your browsing experience.
Cookies may be used to:
- Remember your preferences
- Analyze website traffic
- Improve site performance
- Deliver relevant advertising
You may disable cookies through your browser settings, although doing so may affect some features of the website.
Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to better understand how visitors interact with our website.
Google Analytics collects anonymous information such as:
- Pages visited
- Time spent on the site
- Approximate geographic location
- Device and browser information
This information helps us improve our content and user experience.
For more information about Google’s privacy practices, please visit: https://policies.google.com/privacy
Advertising
Civil War Index displays advertising through Journey by Mediavine.
Journey by Mediavine and its advertising partners may use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to provide personalized advertisements based on your interests and browsing activity.
You may have the option to manage advertising preferences through your browser settings or applicable privacy controls provided by Journey and its partners.
Affiliate Links
Some pages on Civil War Index contain affiliate links.
If you click one of these links and make a purchase, we may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you.
Civil War Index participates in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for websites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com.
Third-Party Websites
Our website may contain links to third-party websites.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or policies of those websites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.
Data Security
We use reasonable security measures to help protect the information collected through this website.
However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Children’s Privacy
Civil War Index is intended for a general audience and is not directed toward children under the age of 13.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
Your Privacy Rights
Depending on where you live, you may have rights regarding your personal information, including the right to:
- Request access to your personal information.
- Request correction of inaccurate information.
- Request deletion of personal information where permitted by law.
- Object to or limit certain processing activities.
If you would like to exercise these rights, please contact us.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
Any changes will be posted on this page along with the updated Effective Date.
Contact Us
If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact us at Sandy@oldtimepatterns.com.