Effective Date: 19/08/2025
This Privacy Policy describes how Archaeology of Murder (“we,” “us,” “our”), operated by Paul Stickler, collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you interact with our website https://archaeologyofmurder.com/ (the “Site”) and related services, including newsletters, events, and presentations.
By using our Site or subscribing to our services, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
Our website address is: https://archaeologyofmurder.com
We collect and process the following types of information:
Newsletter sign-up: Name and email address.
Contact form: Name, email address, and any information you include in your message.
Event bookings and correspondence: If you book me for a presentation, I may collect additional information such as your organization’s name, contact details, and logistical information.
When you visit the Site, we automatically collect certain data, including:
IP address, browser type, operating system, and device information.
Pages viewed, time spent on the Site, and referring website.
This is collected via Google Analytics.
The Site uses cookies and similar technologies for analytics, functionality, and to enhance user experience.
You can manage or disable cookies via your browser settings, but some features of the Site may not function properly.
We process your information for the following purposes:
To respond to your messages and inquiries.
To send newsletters and updates (only if you subscribe).
To improve the design, content, and functionality of the Site.
To analyze website performance and visitor engagement.
To manage and fulfill event bookings and speaking engagements.
To comply with legal obligations.
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), we rely on the following legal bases:
Consent: When you voluntarily subscribe to our newsletter.
Legitimate interests: To maintain, improve, and promote the Site and services.
Legal obligation: To comply with applicable laws.
We respect your privacy and do not sell or rent personal data. However, we may share information in the following limited circumstances:
Service providers: Such as newsletter/email delivery platforms and analytics providers (e.g., Google Analytics).
Legal requirements: If required to comply with applicable law, regulation, or legal process.
Business necessity: If necessary to protect the rights, property, or safety of myself (Paul Stickler), our Site, or our users.
Contact form and inquiry details are retained for as long as needed to fulfill the purpose of communication.
Newsletter data (name/email) is retained until you unsubscribe.
Analytics data is stored in aggregate, non-identifiable form.
Legal or contractual records may be retained longer if required.
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:
Access: Request a copy of the information we hold about you.
Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
Deletion: Request deletion of your data (“right to be forgotten”).
Restriction/Objection: Request limits on how your data is used.
Data portability: Request transfer of your data to another service.
Withdrawal of consent: Unsubscribe or opt-out at any time.
To exercise these rights, contact us at paul@archaeologyofmurder.com.
As the Site is accessible worldwide, your information may be transferred to and processed in countries outside your home jurisdiction. We take steps to ensure that such transfers comply with data protection laws and that your information is protected.
We take reasonable measures to protect your personal data, including administrative, technical, and physical safeguards. However, no method of online transmission is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
The Site and services are not directed to children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect information from children. If we become aware that a child has provided personal data, we will delete it promptly.
Articles or pages on this Site may include embedded content (e.g., videos, images, articles). Embedded content behaves as if you visited the source website and may collect data, use cookies, or track your interactions. Please review the privacy policies of third-party services before interacting with such content.
If you subscribe to our newsletter, you may receive occasional updates, event announcements, or related communications from Paul Stickler and Archaeology of Murder.
You may unsubscribe at any time using the link provided in each email.
We do not use your email for unrelated third-party marketing.
While we take every reasonable step to protect personal data, by using this Site you acknowledge and agree that:
We cannot be held liable for unauthorized access to data that is beyond our reasonable control (e.g., hacking, third-party breaches).
Information shared via the internet is never 100% secure, and submission of personal data is at your own risk.
We are not responsible for third-party services, platforms, or websites linked from our Site.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in practices or legal requirements. The revised version will be posted on this page with an updated “Effective Date.” Continued use of the Site indicates acceptance of the updated policy.
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact:
Paul Stickler
Archaeology of Murder
Email: paul@archaeologyofmurder.com
Website: https://archaeologyofmurder.com/
