Last updated: October 16, 2026
ACRE Social Studies Library (“we,” “us,” or “our”) operates socialstudiesar.org (the “Website”) from the United States.
This Privacy Policy explains how information is collected, used, and disclosed when you visit our Website or contact us. It also explains the choices available to you.
1. Information We Collect
Information you provide
If you contact us at socialstudy139@gmail.com, we receive your email address, any name you provide, and the contents of your message, including attachments you choose to send.
Please avoid sending passwords, financial account details, government identification numbers, or other sensitive personal information.
Information collected automatically
When you visit the Website, our hosting and technical service providers may process information such as:
- Your IP address and approximate location derived from it.
- Browser type, operating system, and device information.
- Pages requested, referring pages, and visit timestamps.
- Technical errors, security events, and other server log information.
When advertising is enabled, advertising providers may also collect cookie identifiers, browsing information, and information about ad views or interactions, subject to applicable settings and consent requirements.
2. How We Use Information
We use information for the following purposes:
- To operate and maintain the Website.
- To respond to questions, feedback, and privacy requests.
- To identify technical problems and improve Website performance.
- To detect spam, fraud, abuse, and security threats.
- To display and measure advertising when enabled.
- To meet legal obligations and protect our legal rights.
3. Cookies and Similar Technologies
Cookies are small files stored on your browser or device. Cookies and similar technologies may be used to support Website functionality, remember preferences, and provide or measure advertising.
Some technologies are necessary for particular Website functions. Others, including certain advertising technologies, depend on the services enabled and your privacy choices.
You can manage or delete cookies through your browser settings. Blocking some cookies may affect Website functionality. Where a cookie consent or privacy preference tool is provided, you can also use it to manage your choices.
This Privacy Policy is an explanation of our practices; it does not itself constitute consent to optional tracking.
4. Google AdSense and Advertising
We plan to support the Website through advertising provided by Google AdSense.
When Google advertising is enabled:
- Google and other participating advertising vendors may use cookies to display ads based on your previous visits to this Website or other websites.
- Google’s advertising cookies allow Google and its partners to personalize ads using information about visits across websites.
- Advertising technologies may also be used to measure ad performance, limit repeated ads, and detect fraud.
You can manage or opt out of Google’s personalized advertising through Google Ads Settings. These choices may not remove advertising entirely.
For details about Google’s processing, visit How Google uses information from sites or apps that use its services.
If additional advertising providers are enabled, information about those providers and relevant privacy choices will be included in our privacy controls or an updated policy.
5. How Information Is Disclosed
Information may be disclosed to:
- Service providers: Providers that support Website hosting, email communications, maintenance, and security.
- Advertising providers: Google and participating advertising partners when ads are enabled, as described above.
- Legal or regulatory authorities: Where disclosure is required by applicable law or a valid legal request.
- Other recipients when necessary: To investigate abuse, address security incidents, or establish, exercise, or defend legal claims.
Advertising-related disclosures of identifiers and browsing activity may qualify as a “sale,” “sharing,” or processing for targeted advertising under certain US state privacy laws, depending on the circumstances and whether those laws apply.
6. Data Retention
We retain information for as long as reasonably needed for the purpose for which it was collected.
For example, correspondence may be retained to resolve your inquiry and maintain relevant records. Technical and security information may be retained to troubleshoot problems, investigate abuse, or meet legal obligations.
Retention periods depend on the type of information, the reason for processing it, and applicable legal requirements. Information processed independently by third-party providers is subject to their own retention policies.
7. Data Security
We aim to protect information against unauthorized access, misuse, loss, and disclosure through reasonable administrative and technical precautions.
However, no method of internet transmission or electronic storage can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
8. Your Privacy Rights and Choices
Depending on your location and whether applicable privacy laws cover our activities, you may have rights to:
- Request access to personal information held about you.
- Request correction or deletion of personal information.
- Obtain a copy of certain information in a portable format.
- Opt out of certain targeted advertising or the sale or sharing of personal information.
- Withdraw consent where processing relies on consent.
- Appeal a decision about a privacy request, where applicable.
To submit a request, email socialstudy139@gmail.com with the subject “Privacy Request.”
Please describe your request and provide enough information for us to locate the relevant records. For certain requests, such as access or deletion, we may need to verify your identity. We will respond in accordance with applicable law and will not unlawfully discriminate against you for exercising your rights.
To appeal a decision where an appeal right applies, reply to our response and explain why you are requesting reconsideration.
9. Children’s Privacy
Children under the age of 13 should not submit personal information to us through email or other communications.
If you are a parent or guardian and believe a child has provided personal information to us, contact socialstudy139@gmail.com. We will investigate and take appropriate action, including deleting information collected without legally required parental consent.
10. Third-Party Links
Our articles and advertisements may link to websites operated by others. When you follow those links, the other website’s privacy practices apply to information it collects.
We encourage you to review its privacy policy before providing personal information.
11. International Visitors
The Website is operated from the United States. Information may be processed in the United States or other countries where our service providers operate. Privacy laws in those countries may differ from those in your location.
Where applicable law requires safeguards for international transfers, those requirements apply to the relevant processing.
12. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our Website, services, or legal obligations. The revised version will appear on this page with an updated date.
Where required by law, we will provide additional notice or obtain consent before implementing relevant changes.
13. Contact Us
For questions about this Privacy Policy or the handling of your information, contact:
ACRE Social Studies Library
Email: socialstudy139@gmail.com
Website: socialstudiesar.org