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Privacy Policy

Last Updated: March 4, 2025

Welcome to ObituaryTemplates.com (the “Website”). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard the information you provide when using our services. By accessing or using our Website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information:

1.1 Information You Provide

When you use our Website to create a personalized obituary, we collect the information you voluntarily provide in response to our questions about your loved one. This may include:

  • Name of the deceased
  • Date of birth and date of passing
  • Biographical details (e.g., family members, accomplishments, hobbies, etc.)
  • Any other information you choose to share to create the obituary.

1.2 Automatically Collected Information

We use third-party tools to collect anonymized data about your visit to our Website, including:

  • Google Analytics: To track traffic data, such as the pages you visit, the time spent on the Website, and your geographic location (at a general level).
  • Mouseflow: To gain insights into user behavior, such as mouse movements, clicks, and scrolling activity. This helps us improve the user experience.

We do not collect personally identifiable information (PII) through these tools unless you voluntarily provide it.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information you provide solely for the following purposes:

  • To generate a personalized obituary based on the details you provide.
  • To improve our Website and services based on user behavior and feedback.
  • To analyze traffic patterns and user interactions using Google Analytics and Mouseflow.

We do not use your information for any other purposes, such as marketing or advertising, unless explicitly stated and with your consent.

3. Data Storage and Retention

  • The information you provide to create an obituary is temporarily stored on our servers only for the duration necessary to generate the obituary. Once the obituary is created, your data is not retained unless you choose to save it.
  • Data collected through Google Analytics and Mouseflow is anonymized and stored in accordance with their respective privacy policies.

4. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties. However, we may share information in the following circumstances:

  • With trusted third-party service providers (e.g., Google Analytics, Mouseflow) who assist us in operating our Website and analyzing user behavior. These providers are contractually obligated to maintain the confidentiality and security of your data.
  • If required by law or to comply with a legal process, such as a court order or subpoena.

5. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:

  • Access: You can request access to the personal information we hold about you.
  • Correction: You can request corrections to any inaccurate or incomplete information.
  • Deletion: You can request the deletion of your personal information, subject to legal obligations.
  • Opt-Out: You can opt out of data collection by Google Analytics and Mouseflow by adjusting your browser settings or using their respective opt-out tools.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at [Insert Contact Email].

6. Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Third-Party Links

Our Website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

8. Children’s Privacy

Our Website is not intended for use by individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected such information, we will take steps to delete it.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on our Website with a new “Last Updated” date.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

Email: contact@obituarytemplates.com