History and Society
Published by Weisermann LLC
Last Updated: September 23, 2026
1. Introduction
This Privacy Policy explains how History and Society (www.historyandsociety.com) website (“History and Society,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, processes, stores, and protects personal information obtained through the website, platforms, and services (collectively, the “Site”).
By accessing or using the Site, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and consent to the data practices described herein. If you do not agree, you must discontinue use of the Site. This Privacy Policy forms an integral part of our Terms of Service and Cookie Policy.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Personal Information
We may collect information that identifies or may reasonably be associated with an individual, including but not limited to: Full name, email address, subscription and payment details, government-issued identification (for contributor verification only), communications with our editorial or administrative teams.
2.2 Non-Personal and Usage Data
We may collect non-identifying information, including: IP address, browser and device information, operating system, pages visited, time spent, and interaction data, referring URLs.
2.3 Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies, pixels, and similar technologies to operate the Site, analyze usage, manage subscriptions, and improve user experience. Additional details are provided in our Cookie Policy.
3. How We Use Information
We use collected information to: Operate, maintain, and secure the Site, manage subscriptions and payments, review submissions and verify contributors, communicate with users and contributors, perform analytics and performance, monitoring, comply with legal obligations, prevent fraud, abuse, and unauthorized access. We do not sell personal information.
4. Legal Basis for Processing
Personal data is processed based on one or more of the following: User consent, performance of a contract, legitimate business interests, compliance with legal obligations.
5. Disclosure of Information
We may disclose information: To service providers supporting hosting, analytics, payment processing, or security; to comply with laws, court orders, or legal processes; to protect the rights, property, or safety of History and Society, users, or the public, in connection with a corporate transaction such as a merger or asset sale. Disclosures are limited to what is reasonably necessary.
6. Contributor Identity Verification
Contributors may be required to provide government-issued identification for verification purposes. Such information is: Used solely for verification, stored securely, not published or publicly disclosed. Retained only as long as legally or operationally necessary.
7. Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.
8. Data Security
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures to protect personal information. However, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security. In the event of a data breach involving personal information. History and Society will take reasonable steps to notify affected users as required by applicable law.
9. User Rights and Choices
Depending on applicable law, users may have the right to: Request access to personal data, request correction or deletion of personal data, withdraw consent where processing is based on consent, opt out of non-essential cookies. Requests may be submitted using the contact information provided below.
10. Children’s Privacy
The Site is not directed to individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. Any such information will be promptly deleted if discovered.
11. Third-Party Services
The Site may contain links to third-party websites or embedded services. History and Society is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third parties.
12. International Users and Data Transfers
The site is operated from the United States. By using the Site, international users consent to the transfer and processing of personal data in the United States, where data protection laws may differ.
13. U.S. State Privacy Rights
13.1 California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)
California residents may have the right to: Know what personal information is collected, request access to personal information, request deletion of personal information, subject to legal exceptions, opt out of the sale of personal information. History and Society does not sell personal information as defined under the CCPA and will not discriminate against users for exercising their rights.
13.2 Texas Data Privacy and Security Act (TDPSA)
Texas residents may have the right to: Confirm whether personal data is being processed, access, correct, or delete personal data, opt out of certain data processing activities where applicable. Requests will be handled in accordance with Texas law and subject to verification.
14. European Union – GDPR
14.1 Scope
For users located in the European Economic Area (EEA), the United Kingdom, or Switzerland, History and Society acts as a data controller.
14.2 GDPR Rights
Eligible users may have the right to: Access personal data, request rectification or erasure, restrict or object to processing, request data portability, withdraw consent at any time.
14.3 Legal Basis and Transfers
Personal data is processed under lawful bases including consent, contractual necessity, legitimate interests, and legal obligations. Data may be transferred to and processed in the United States.
14.4 Supervisory Authority
EEA users may lodge a complaint with their local data protection authority.
15. Changes to This Privacy Policy
History and Society may update this Privacy Policy at any time. Changes will be posted on the Site with an updated effective date. Continued use constitutes acceptance.
16. Contact Information
Privacy-related requests or inquiries may be directed to:
Weisermann LLC
Email: sengun@theweisermann.com
Mailing Address: 2900 Wilcrest Dr 295, Houston, TX 77042 USA
17. Governing Law
This Privacy Policy is governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Texas, without regard to conflict of law principles.
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