This privacy policy describes how southcarolinagenealogy.org handles information as of 2026.

Information we collect

• Server logs — IP address, browser type, date/time, and requested URL, used for security and basic traffic analysis
• Contact form messages — name, email, and message content you voluntarily submit
• Admin authentication — login sessions for site editors only

Cookies

We use session cookies for the administrative login area. Public browsing does not require an account. If analytics or advertising tools are added later, this policy will be updated before they are enabled.

How we use information

• To respond to contact messages and content suggestions
• To maintain security and diagnose technical problems
• To improve county guides and site structure

We do not sell personal information.

Third-party links

County pages link to government, archive, library, and genealogy websites we do not control. Their privacy practices are their own.

Data retention

Contact messages are retained as long as needed to respond and keep a record of site feedback. Server logs are rotated on a normal hosting schedule.

Contact

Questions about this policy: Contact form or ajpblogcontact@gmail.com.