Privacy Policy — The American Spirit
Last Updated: [1 December, 2025]
Welcome to The American Spirit (“we,” “our,” or “us”).
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 your information when you visit our website theamerican-spirit.com.
By using our Site, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following information:
1.1 Information You Provide Directly
When you contact us through email (account@theamerican-spirit.com), submit a story, or interact with our forms, you may provide:
- Name
- Email address
- Story details, photos, or media links
- Any other information you choose to share
1.2 Automatically Collected Information
When you browse our Site, we automatically collect:
- IP address
- Browser type
- Pages visited
- Time spent on the website
This helps us improve site performance and user experience.
2. How We Use Your Information
We may use your information to:
- Respond to messages or submissions
- Publish stories or videos you share (with consent)
- Improve website functionality and performance
- Analyze website traffic and user behavior
- Prevent fraudulent or harmful activities
- Comply with legal obligations
3. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to:
- Improve website speed and performance
- Remember your preferences
- Analyze traffic through tools like Google Analytics
- Display personalized content
You can disable cookies in your browser settings at any time.
4. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell or trade your personal information.
We may share information only with:
- Trusted service providers (hosting, analytics, security tools)
- Legal authorities, if required by law
- Other parties, only with your explicit consent
All data shared with third-party services complies with their privacy standards.
5. User-Generated Content (Stories, Videos, Submissions)
If you submit a story, video, or photo to account@theamerican-spirit.com, you agree that:
- We may review and publish the content
- We may edit the content for clarity and style
- We may display it on our Site and social media platforms
- You confirm you own the rights or have permission to share the content
We will never publish your name or personal details without your approval.
6. Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your information from:
- Unauthorized access
- Loss
- Misuse
- Alteration
However, no method of electronic transmission is 100% secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute protection.
7. Links to Other Websites
Our Site may contain external links.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party websites.
We recommend reviewing their privacy policies before interacting with them.
8. Children’s Privacy
Our Site is not intended for individuals under 13 years old.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
If you believe a child has provided us with data, contact us at account@theamerican-spirit.com, and we will remove it promptly.
9. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
- Access the information we hold about you
- Request corrections or updates
- Request deletion of your data
- Withdraw consent for certain data uses
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at account@theamerican-spirit.com.
10. Updates to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
The “Last Updated” date will always reflect the most recent version.
11. Contact Us
If you have questions, requests, or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: