Effective: April 1, 2026 · Last updated: April 2026
NKV Archaeology Articles News (“we,” “us,” “our”) respects the privacy of every reader and visitor to our platform. This Privacy Policy explains what personal data we collect, how we use it, who we share it with, and what rights you have. This policy applies to users in the United States.
Data We Collect
Data you provide directly
- Name and email address (newsletter subscription, account creation, contact forms)
- Comments and messages submitted via our platform
- Payment information for subscriptions — processed by certified third-party payment providers; not stored by NKV
Data collected automatically
- IP address and approximate geographic location
- Browser type, operating system, and device identifiers
- Pages visited, time on page, and referral source
- Cookie identifiers and similar tracking data
How We Use Your Data
- To deliver and personalize your NKV experience
- To send newsletters, discovery alerts, and editorial updates (with your consent)
- To analyze aggregate readership and improve our content
- To respond to inquiries, tip submissions, and feedback
- To comply with applicable law and enforce our Terms of Service
We do not sell your personal data to third parties for advertising or commercial purposes.
Your Privacy Rights (CCPA & U.S. State Laws)
To exercise any of these rights: [email protected]
Cookies
NKV uses cookies for site functionality and aggregate analytics (including Google Analytics). Analytics data is anonymized and not used to personally identify individual users. You may manage cookie preferences through your browser settings or our cookie consent panel without losing access to our content.
Third-Party Services
NKV engages trusted third-party providers for hosting, analytics, email delivery, and payment processing. All providers are contractually required to handle your data in accordance with applicable privacy laws and exclusively under NKV’s direction.
Data Retention
We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes described here or as required by law. Newsletter subscriber data is retained until unsubscription. Anonymized analytics data may be retained indefinitely.
Children’s Privacy
NKV does not knowingly collect data from children under 13. If you believe we have inadvertently done so, contact [email protected] and we will delete it promptly.
Policy Updates
We may update this policy periodically. Material changes will be announced with a revised effective date on this page.