Information We Collect

KnowPast is committed to protecting your privacy. We collect minimal information to provide and improve our services:

  • Contact Form Submissions: When you contact us, we collect your name, email address, and message content
  • Usage Data: Anonymous analytics data to understand how users interact with our site
  • Technical Information: Browser type, device information, and IP address for security and analytics

How We Use Information

We use collected information solely for the following purposes:

  • Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
  • Improve our website functionality and user experience
  • Analyze site usage patterns to enhance our content
  • Ensure the security and proper functioning of our services

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties.

Data Storage & Security

Your privacy and data security are our top priorities:

  • Minimal Storage: We store only essential data required for website operation
  • Contact Data: Messages are stored only until your inquiry is resolved
  • Security Measures: We implement appropriate security measures to protect your data
  • Data Retention: We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes collected

Third-Party Services

We utilize several trusted third-party services to enhance your experience:

NASA API

Astronomy Picture of the Day

Wikipedia

Historical event data

OpenLibrary

Book information and excerpts

Google Analytics

Website usage statistics

Each service has its own privacy policy, and we encourage you to review them.

Cookies & Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Remember your preferences and settings
  • Analyze site traffic and usage patterns
  • Provide personalized content recommendations
  • Improve website performance and security

You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences.

Your Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal data:

  • Access: Request a copy of your personal data
  • Correction: Update or correct inaccurate information
  • Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data
  • Objection: Object to certain data processing activities
  • Portability: Request transfer of your data to another service

To exercise these rights, please contact us at first@knowpast.com.

Policy Updates

We may update this privacy policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Significant changes will be communicated through:

  • Notifications on our website
  • Email announcements (for registered users)
  • Updated "last modified" date at the top of this policy

We encourage you to review this policy regularly to stay informed about how we protect your information.

Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this privacy policy or our data practices, please contact us:

Email: first@knowpast.com

Response Time: We aim to respond within 2 business days