Privacy Policy

Last updated: 2026-08-08

Thank you for visiting The Murder Stone Archive. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect personal information when you use our website. This page describes typical practices for the site; if you are a registered user some additional account information may be retained as described below.

Scope

This policy applies to information collected through our website and services operated by The Murder Stone Archive. It does not apply to information collected by third parties that link to or from our site.

Information We Collect

  • Account data: When you register, we store information required for authentication such as username and email address. We may store additional profile fields if you provide them.
  • User-submitted content: Event submissions, descriptions, and uploaded media (photos) are stored and published on the site. Uploaded photos are stored under wwwroot/uploads and metadata is stored in the database.
  • Usage data: Non-identifying technical data such as IP address, browser type, pages visited, and timestamps may be logged for security and analytics purposes.
  • Cookies and similar technologies: Cookies may be used to maintain sessions and preferences. Third-party scripts (analytics) may also place cookies as described below.

How We Use Information

  • To operate and maintain the website and user accounts (authentication, account recovery).
  • To moderate, review, and publish user-submitted content.
  • To communicate with users regarding submissions, account activity, or administrative matters.
  • To analyze usage and improve the site. Aggregated analytics do not identify individual users.

Photos and Submissions

By uploading photos or submitting content to the site you confirm you own the rights to the material or have permission to publish it. We store uploaded files on our server and a record of the file in our database. Uploaded photos are subject to size and type limits. If you believe content infringes your rights, please follow our DMCA / Takedown procedure (see DMCA page linked in the footer).

Legal Basis and Consent

Where required by applicable law, we rely on your consent to process account data and uploads. For registered users, processing is necessary to provide the service. You may withdraw consent by deleting your account or contacting us, though withdrawal may not remove content already published and cached externally.

Data Retention

We retain user account data and submissions for as long as necessary to provide the service and for legitimate administrative needs (including moderation and abuse prevention). If you request deletion we will attempt to remove your personal data and media, subject to technical or legal constraints and backup retention windows.

Third-Party Services and Analytics

We may use third-party services for hosting, analytics, and email delivery. These providers may process personal data on our behalf. Review their privacy policies for details. We do not sell personal data to third parties.

Security

We implement reasonable administrative and technical safeguards to protect personal information. No system is perfectly secure; if you suspect a security issue, contact us immediately.

Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction you may have rights to access, correct, delete, or export your personal data. To exercise these rights contact us at the address below. We may ask you to verify your identity before processing requests.

Children

Our site is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If you believe a child has provided personal information, contact us to request removal.

International Transfers

Data may be stored and processed in the country where our servers and service providers are located. If you are accessing the site from outside that country, please be aware that data transfers may occur.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy periodically. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page will indicate when changes are made. Significant changes will be communicated via the website when feasible.

Contact

For privacy requests, account deletion, or questions about this Privacy Policy contact: [email protected]