Privacy Policy

Last updated: 2026-05-03

Introduction

This privacy policy explains how vintage-ad-archive-explorer.hub2.day (the "Site") handles information when you browse, search, or interact with our collection of vintage advertisements. The Site is a focused, independent web utility for exploring twentieth-century advertising as cultural and design history.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide

If you contact us at hello@vintage-ad-archive-explorer.hub2.day, we receive the content of your message and any information you choose to include. We use this solely to respond to your inquiry.

Browser-Local Inputs

Search queries, filter selections, and browsing preferences you enter on the Site may be stored locally in your browser (for example, via localStorage or sessionStorage) to improve your experience during a visit. This data stays on your device and is not transmitted to our servers unless you explicitly submit it (for example, by sending a contact message).

Server and Security Logs

Our hosting provider automatically records limited technical information when you access the Site, such as IP address, browser type, referring URL, pages visited, and timestamps. These logs are used for security, abuse prevention, and basic operational monitoring. They are retained for a limited period and are not used to build individual profiles.

Cookies and Local Storage

The Site may use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:

• Essential operation — to maintain basic site functionality and session state.
• Preferences — to remember your display or filter choices during a visit.
• Advertising — Google AdSense may set cookies to serve relevant ads. See the Advertising section below.

You can manage or delete cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect some features of the Site.

Google AdSense and Advertising

This Site uses Google AdSense to display advertisements. Google and its partners may use cookies and similar technologies to collect information about your browsing activity across websites in order to serve ads that are relevant to your interests.

Google may collect and use data according to its own policies. You can learn more about how Google uses data at https://policies.google.com/privacy and manage your ad personalization settings at https://adssettings.google.com.

GDPR / EEA / UK Consent

If you are located in the European Economic Area or the United Kingdom, we rely on your consent before setting non-essential cookies (including advertising cookies). You will be presented with a consent choice when you first visit the Site. You may withdraw or update your consent at any time through the cookie preference controls available on the Site.

Under the GDPR and UK GDPR, you have the right to access, correct, or request deletion of personal data we hold about you, as well as the right to object to or restrict certain processing. To exercise these rights, contact us at hello@vintage-ad-archive-explorer.hub2.day.

CCPA / CPRA Rights (California Residents)

If you are a California resident, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) may give you the right to:

• Know what personal information is collected and how it is used.
• Request deletion of your personal information.
• Opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information.
• Non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights.

To make a request, email hello@vintage-ad-archive-explorer.hub2.day. We will verify your request before responding. We do not sell personal information in the traditional sense, but certain advertising-related data sharing may qualify as "sharing" under the CPRA. You may opt out by adjusting your cookie preferences or contacting us directly.

Service Providers

We use third-party service providers for hosting, analytics, and advertising. These providers may process limited data on our behalf under contractual obligations consistent with this policy. We do not share personal information with third parties for their own marketing purposes.

Data Retention

Server logs are retained only as long as necessary for security and operational purposes, typically no longer than 90 days. Contact messages are retained only as long as needed to address your inquiry. Browser-local data remains on your device until you clear it.

Children's Privacy

The Site is not directed at children under 13 years of age. 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 take steps to remove it.

Security

We take reasonable measures to protect information against unauthorized access, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of electronic storage or transmission is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Third-Party Links

The Site may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

International Processing

The Site is operated from and data may be processed in jurisdictions outside your country of residence. By using the Site, you acknowledge that your information may be transferred to and processed in countries that may have different data protection laws than your own.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. Continued use of the Site after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

Contact

If you have questions about this privacy policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us at hello@vintage-ad-archive-explorer.hub2.day.