Privacy Policy

Byzantine World (“we,” “us,” or “our”) operates the website https://byzantine-world.com (the “Site”). This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have. By using the Site, you agree to the practices described here.

Information we collect

Information you provide to us. When you use our contact form or email us, we collect the information you choose to send — typically your email address and the content of your message. We use this only to respond to you.

Information collected automatically. Like most websites, when you visit the Site our systems and our service providers automatically collect certain technical information, including your IP address, browser type and settings, device type, operating system, referring pages, the pages you view, and the dates and times of your visits. This information is collected through server logs, cookies, and similar technologies.

We do not knowingly collect sensitive personal information, and we do not sell your personal information.

Cookies and similar technologies

A cookie is a small text file stored on your device. We and our third-party partners use cookies and similar technologies to operate the Site, understand how it is used, and (where applicable) display advertising. The main categories are:

  • Essential cookies — required for the Site to function (e.g. security, basic preferences).
  • Analytics cookies — help us understand how visitors use the Site so we can improve it (see Analytics below).
  • Advertising cookies — used by advertising partners to deliver and measure ads (see Advertising below).

You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings, and through the opt-out tools listed below. Blocking some cookies may affect how the Site works.

Analytics

We use Google Analytics (via Google Site Kit) to understand how visitors interact with the Site. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect information such as pages visited, time on site, and approximate location (derived from IP address). This data is aggregated and helps us improve our content. You can learn more in Google’s Privacy Policy and opt out using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

Advertising

The Site is supported by advertising. We work with third-party advertising partners — including Google AdSense and the Google Display Network, and may in future work with additional advertising networks — to display ads.

  • Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this Site and other websites.
  • Google’s use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to you based on your visit to this and/or other sites on the Internet.
  • You may opt out of personalised advertising by Google by visiting Google Ads Settings.
  • You can opt out of personalised advertising from many other vendors via aboutads.info/choices (US) or youronlinechoices.eu (EU).

Our advertising partners may be considered independent data controllers for the data they collect. We encourage you to review their privacy policies, including Google’s Advertising Policies and Privacy Policy.

Social media

The Site links to our profiles on third-party platforms such as Facebook and Pinterest. If you interact with those links or embedded content, the relevant platform may collect information about you under its own privacy policy. We do not control those platforms and are not responsible for their practices.

How we use your information

We use the information described above to:

  • operate, maintain, and improve the Site and its content;
  • respond to your messages and enquiries;
  • analyse Site usage and audience trends;
  • display and measure advertising;
  • protect the Site against fraud, abuse, and security threats; and
  • comply with our legal obligations.

Legal bases for processing (EEA/UK visitors)

If you are in the European Economic Area or the United Kingdom, we process your personal data on the following legal bases: your consent (e.g. for non-essential cookies and personalised advertising), our legitimate interests (e.g. operating and improving the Site, basic analytics, securing the Site), and compliance with legal obligations. Where we rely on consent, you may withdraw it at any time.

Your rights

Depending on where you live, you may have the right to:

  • access the personal information we hold about you;
  • request correction or deletion of your personal information;
  • object to or restrict certain processing;
  • withdraw consent at any time; and
  • request portability of your data.

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at adm.archeoblogue@gmail.com. EEA/UK residents also have the right to lodge a complaint with their local data protection authority. California residents have rights under the CCPA/CPRA, including the right to know, delete, and opt out of the “sale” or “sharing” of personal information; we do not sell personal information.

Data retention

We keep personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes described in this policy, or as required by law. Contact-form messages are retained only as long as needed to handle your enquiry. Aggregated analytics data may be retained for longer.

International data transfers

We and our service providers may process and store information in countries other than your own. Where we transfer personal data internationally, we rely on appropriate safeguards as required by applicable law.

Children’s privacy

The Site is intended for a general audience and is not directed to children under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will delete it.

Third-party links

The Site contains links to external websites we do not operate. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites, and we encourage you to read their privacy policies.

Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the “Last updated” date above. Significant changes will be highlighted on this page. Your continued use of the Site after changes take effect constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

Who we are & Contact us

Byzantine World is a website dedicated to Byzantine art and history. The Site is operated by Christophe Ferey, based in France. For any privacy-related request, or if you have any question, you can reach us at adm.archeoblogue@gmail.com.