Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 14 April 2026
Last Updated: 14 April 2026
CemeteryRegistry.US ("we," "us," or "our") operates the website https://cemeteryregistry.us (the "Site"), a free public database providing information on U.S. cemeteries, including locations, GPS coordinates, historical details, access information, and related resources for genealogists, historians, and the public.
We are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard information when you visit our Site. It applies to all visitors ("you" or "users").
## Information We Collect
We collect limited information to operate and improve the Site. Categories of personal information we may collect include:
- Identifiers: Such as name, email address, or phone number if you voluntarily submit them via a contact form or inquiry.
- Internet or other electronic network activity information: Such as your IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, and referral sources (automatically collected via server logs or analytics tools).
- Geolocation data: Approximate location derived from IP address.
We do not knowingly collect "Sensitive Personal Information" as defined under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA/CPRA), such as precise geolocation, racial or ethnic origin, religious beliefs, or health information, except as strictly necessary for site functionality.
We do not collect personal information from children under 13 and our Site is not directed at minors.
Sources of Information:
- Directly from you (e.g., contact forms or emails).
- Automatically through your use of the Site (server logs, cookies, or analytics services like Google Analytics, if used).
- From third-party service providers (e.g., hosting or analytics providers).
## How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following business purposes:
- To provide, maintain, and improve the Site and its features.
- To respond to your inquiries or requests for information.
- To understand Site usage and enhance user experience (e.g., analytics).
- To comply with legal obligations or protect our rights.
We do not use your personal information for targeted advertising, profiling, or automated decision-making that produces legal or significant effects.
## Retention of Information
We retain personal information only as long as reasonably necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined above, or as required by law. Retention periods vary by data type and purpose. For example:
- Server logs and analytics data are generally kept for up to 24 months for security purposes.
- Contact form submissions are retained only as long as needed to respond and follow up (no more than 6–12 months).
When information is no longer needed, we delete or anonymize it.
## Sharing or Disclosure of Information
We do not sell personal information as defined under CCPA/CPRA.
We may share information in limited circumstances:
- With service providers who assist us (e.g., web hosting, analytics, or email services) under contracts that require them to protect the data.
- For legal reasons (e.g., to comply with court orders, subpoenas, or applicable law).
- In aggregated or de-identified form that does not identify you.
We do not share personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising.
## Your California Privacy Rights (CCPA/CPRA)
If you are a California resident, you have the following rights regarding your personal information (subject to verification and certain exceptions):
- Right to Know: Request details about the categories of personal information we collected about you, the sources, purposes, and third parties with whom it was shared in the past 12 months.
- Right to Delete: Request deletion of your personal information.
- Right to Correct: Request correction of inaccurate personal information.
- Right to Opt-Out of Sale or Sharing: We do not sell or share your personal information, so no opt-out is needed for that purpose.
- Right to Limit Use of Sensitive Personal Information: Not applicable, as we do not collect or use sensitive personal information beyond what is necessary.
- Right to Non-Discrimination: You will not receive discriminatory treatment for exercising these rights.
How to Submit a Request:
Email us at Contactus@CemeteryRegistry.US with a verifiable request. We will respond within 45 days (extendable by another 45 days if needed). We may need to verify your identity before processing.
You may designate an authorized agent to make requests on your behalf, provided they submit proper documentation.
For more information about your rights, visit the California Attorney General’s CCPA page.
## Security
We take reasonable administrative, technical, and physical measures to protect your information. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.
## Third-Party Links
Our Site may contain links to third-party websites (e.g., related genealogy resources). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.
## Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will post the revised version on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. Continued use of the Site after changes constitutes acceptance of the new policy.
## Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us at:
Marianna, Florida, USA
