At AlabamaGenealogy, the privacy of our visitors is of importance to us (See this article to learn more about Privacy Policies). This privacy policy document outlines the types of personal information that is received and collected by AlabamaGenealogyand how we use it.
Log Files
Like many other Web sites, AlabamaGenealogy makes use of log files. The information inside the log files includes internet protocol (IP) addresses, type of browser, Internet Service Provider (ISP), date/time stamp, referring/exit pages, and number of clicks to analyze trends, administer the site, track user’s movement around the site, and gather demographic information. IP addresses, and other such information are not linked to any information that is personally identifiable. In reality we’ve only used the log files to identify attempted hacking or scraping of the website. Put simply, if you’re not trying to hack us or scrape our content, then we’re not using the log files to track or block you.
Cookies and Web Beacons
AlabamaGenealogy does use cookies to store information about our visitor’s preferences, record user-specific information on which pages the users access or visit, customize Web page content based on visitor’s browser type or other information that the visitor sends via their browser.
DoubleClick DART Cookie
- Google, as a third-party vendor, uses cookies to serve ads on AlabamaGenealogy.
- Google’s use of the DART cookie enables it to serve ads to users based on their visit to AlabamaGenealogy and other sites on the Internet.
- Users may opt out of the use of the DART cookie by visiting the Google ad and content network privacy policy at the following URL – http://www.google.com/privacy_ads.html.
These third-party ad servers or ad networks use technology to the advertisements and links that appear on AlabamaGenealogy send directly to your browsers. They automatically receive your IP address when this occurs. Other technologies (such as cookies, JavaScript, or Web Beacons) may also be used by the third-party ad networks to measure the effectiveness of their advertisements and / or to personalize the advertising content that you see.
AlabamaGenealogy has no access to or control over these cookies that are used by third-party advertisers.
You should consult the respective privacy policies of these third-party ad servers for more detailed information on their practices as well as for instructions about how to opt-out of certain practices. AlabamaGenealogy’s privacy policy does not apply to, and we cannot control the activities of, such other advertisers or web sites.
If you wish to disable cookies, you may do so through your individual browser options. More detailed information about cookie management with specific web browsers can be found at the browser’s respective websites.
Google Analytics
Google Analytics is a piece of software that grabs data about our visitors. It’s something like an advanced server log, but on steroids. It’s the reason I don’t need to use our internal log files.
What does Google Analytics record?
- How did you come to AlabamaGenealogy?
- How long did you stay for?
- What kind of browser are you using?
- Are you using a mobile device?
- And quite a bit more.
What do I do with your data?
This information allows me to better understand the kind of people who come to my site, where they come from, and what content on this website are they reading and interacting with. This provides me better information about what new information to include on the website, as well as design decisions.
All of my activity falls within the bounds of the Google Analytics Terms of Service.
Want to opt out of tracking?
You can also opt out of Google’s advertising tracking cookie or use a browser plugin to opt out of all Google Analytics tracking software.