Privacy Policy
How we handle visitor data and sensitive obituary-related requests
This policy explains the limited personal data we collect from website visitors, people who email us, and people who submit corrections or family privacy requests.
What We Collect
| Category | Examples | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Website logs | IP address, browser, device, pages viewed, referrer. | Automatically when visiting. |
| Analytics data | Aggregated page usage, search terms, traffic source. | Analytics tools/cookies where permitted. |
| Contact data | Name, email address, message content, page URL. | When you email us. |
| Correction context | Relationship context, source links, details to review. | When you request correction/privacy review. |
| Cookie preferences | Consent state, region and browser signal. | Cookie banner/tools. |
What We Do Not Want You to Send
- Social Security numbers, full bank details, private medical records or account numbers.
- Full death certificates unless strictly necessary; if proof is needed, redact sensitive data where possible.
- Private home addresses, private family phone numbers or passwords.
- Unpublished allegations or confidential legal documents.
Why We Use Data
- Operate, secure and improve the website.
- Respond to corrections, source suggestions and privacy requests.
- Prevent spam, scraping, fraud and abuse.
- Understand which practical guides are useful.
- Comply with legal obligations and protect rights/safety.
Your Choices
You can contact us at info@recentobituaries.info to request access, deletion or correction of personal data you sent to us. You may also use browser controls, cookie banner controls and privacy signals where available. We honor valid privacy requests as required by applicable U.S. state privacy laws.
Retention
| Data | Typical retention |
|---|---|
| Security/server logs | 30 to 90 days unless needed for security investigation. |
| Analytics data | Aggregated or limited retention according to tool settings. |
| Correction/privacy emails | Up to 24 months after closure, unless a legal or safety reason requires longer. |
| Published page revisions | As needed for editorial accountability. |
| Rights request records | As required to document response and compliance. |