Effective Date: September 9, 2025
Ancient List (“we,” “us,” “our”) values your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect your personal information when you use our website and services at ancientlist.com (the “Site”).
By accessing or using our Site, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
Personal Information
We collect information that identifies you personally when you voluntarily provide it to us, including but not limited to:
- Name, email address, billing and shipping addresses
- Payment information (processed securely via third-party payment providers)
- Username and password for account creation and login
- Information submitted through forms, surveys, or customer support requests
Usage and Technical Information
When you visit our Site, we automatically collect certain technical information about your device and usage, including:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Pages you visit and time spent on the Site
- Referring URLs and click data
- Device identifiers and location data (if enabled)
Course and Service Data
If you enroll in any courses or services, we collect related information such as:
- Course progress, quiz and exam results
- User preferences and feedback
2. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience, analyze Site usage, and provide personalized content.
- Types of Cookies: Essential (necessary for Site operation), Performance, Functionality, and Advertising cookies.
- You may control or disable cookies through your browser settings; however, disabling certain cookies may affect your user experience.
- We may use third-party analytics services such as Google Analytics. For more information, see Google’s Privacy Policy.
You will be provided with a cookie banner on your first visit, allowing you to consent to non-essential cookies.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for purposes including:
- Providing and maintaining our services, including account management and payment processing
- Communicating with you about your account, purchases, updates, and promotional offers (you may opt-out at any time)
- Personalizing your experience and improving the Site’s functionality and performance
- Preventing fraud and ensuring security
- Complying with legal obligations and resolving disputes
4. Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties.
We may share your information with:
- Service Providers: Trusted partners who perform services on our behalf, such as payment processors, email delivery services, website hosting, and analytics providers. These partners are contractually obligated to protect your data.
- Legal Requirements: When required by law, subpoena, court order, or government request, we may disclose your information.
- Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of the business transaction.
5. Data Security
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction, including:
- Encryption of data in transit (SSL/TLS)
- Secure storage systems with restricted access
- Regular security assessments
However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.
6. Data Retention
We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy or as required by law.
Typical retention periods include:
- Account information: retained until you delete your account or inactivity for 5 years
- Transaction records: retained for 7 years to comply with financial regulations
- Marketing data: retained until you opt out or unsubscribe
7. Your Rights and Choices
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:
- Access: Request a copy of your data we hold
- Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
- Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal obligations
- Portability: Request transfer of your data to another service provider
- Restriction: Request restriction or objection to certain processing activities
- Withdraw Consent: Withdraw your consent for marketing communications at any time
To exercise these rights, please contact us via our contact form.
We will respond to your request within a reasonable timeframe, typically within 30 days.
8. International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to, and stored at, servers located outside your country of residence, which may have different data protection laws.
By using our Site, you consent to such transfers. We take appropriate safeguards, such as Standard Contractual Clauses, to protect your data.
9. Children’s Privacy
Our Site and services are not directed to individuals under 13 years of age.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us, and we will delete it promptly.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will post the revised policy here and update the effective date.
Your continued use of the Site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
11. Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact us at:
- Email: Contact Form
- Phone: (403) 586 9608
Thank you for trusting Ancient List with your personal information. We are committed to protecting your privacy.