Privacy Policy
Effective Date: August 1, 2025
Hi Haleb respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect information when you access or use our website, particularly as it relates to archived oral histories, photographs, and video interviews.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect and process the following types of information:
- Submitted Content: This includes oral histories, photographs, video interviews, and related metadata submitted by contributors, researchers, or interviewees. Consent is required from participants before publishing personally identifiable information (PII).
- Personal Information: When you contact us, submit materials, sign up for newsletters, or comment on content, we may collect personal details such as your name, email address, affiliation, and other voluntarily provided information.
- Usage Data: We collect anonymized information about how users interact with the website (e.g., IP address, browser type, pages visited) to help us improve the website experience.
2. How We Use the Information
We use collected information for purposes including:
- Preserving and presenting historical materials in line with our mission
- Publishing and curating oral history archives for educational and research purposes
- Communicating with users and contributors
- Maintaining the security and functionality of our website
- Analyzing trends and improving user experience
3. Sharing of Information
We do not sell or rent your personal information. We may share information only:
- With your consent (e.g., when you contribute an oral history and agree to its publication)
- With service providers who help us operate the website (e.g., hosting or analytics services)
- If required by law or to protect our legal rights
4. Consent and Rights of Contributors
All individuals whose voices, images, or personal stories appear in our archives are required to give informed consent prior to publication. Contributors have the right to:
- Request corrections or updates to their archived materials
- Request the removal of content under specific circumstances (subject to our archival and ethical guidelines)
5. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to safeguard your information. While we strive to protect data, no system is completely secure; users share content at their own risk.
6. External Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites.
7. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version will always be posted on this page with an updated effective date.
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
info@hihaleb.com