About Me Archives
Last Updated: February 18, 2026
About Me Archives LLC ("we," "our," "us," or the "Company") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our website at aboutmearchives.com, mobile applications, and all related services (collectively, the "Service").
Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By accessing or using the Service, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not access or use the Service.
We reserve the right to make changes to this Privacy Policy at any time. We will alert you about any changes by updating the "Last Updated" date of this Privacy Policy. You are encouraged to periodically review this Privacy Policy to stay informed of updates.
We collect information in several ways when you interact with our Service. This includes information you provide directly to us, information collected automatically, and information from third parties.
When you create an account, we collect:
When you record or upload videos, we collect:
When you use our family tree features, we collect:
When you create Time Vault messages, we collect:
When you designate a Legacy Steward, we collect:
When you subscribe to Premium services, we collect:
Important: We do not directly collect or store your credit card number, CVV, or complete payment card details. All payment processing is handled securely by our payment processor, Stripe. Please review Stripe's Privacy Policy for information about how they handle your payment data.
When you contact us, we collect:
When you access our Service, we automatically collect certain information:
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect information. Please see Section 10 (Cookie Policy) below for detailed information about our use of cookies.
We may receive information about you from third parties, including:
We use the information we collect for various purposes, including:
We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in the following circumstances:
We share information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf:
| Provider | Purpose | Data Shared |
|---|---|---|
| Stripe | Payment processing | Payment information, email, subscription details |
| Bunny.net | Video storage and content delivery | Video files, user identifiers |
| Email service providers | Transactional and marketing emails | Email addresses, names, message content |
| Analytics providers | Usage analytics (Google Analytics) | Anonymized usage data, device information |
| Hosting providers | Website and database hosting | All data stored on the Service |
These service providers are contractually obligated to use your information only for the purposes of providing services to us and in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities, including:
If About Me Archives LLC is involved in a merger, acquisition, asset sale, or bankruptcy, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you via email and/or prominent notice on our Service of any change in ownership or uses of your personal information.
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information, including:
We retain your information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you with the Service. Specifically:
When you delete content or close your account, we will delete or anonymize your information within a reasonable timeframe, except where we are required to retain it for legal compliance.
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:
If you are located in the European Union or European Economic Area, you have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):
Legal basis for processing: We process your personal data based on: (a) your consent; (b) performance of a contract with you; (c) our legitimate interests; or (d) compliance with legal obligations.
If you are a California resident, you have the following rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA):
Categories of personal information collected: Identifiers, commercial information, internet/network activity, geolocation data (approximate), audio/visual information, and inferences.
We do not sell your personal information and have not sold personal information in the preceding 12 months.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at:
We will respond to your request within the timeframe required by applicable law (typically 30-45 days). We may need to verify your identity before processing your request.
The Service is not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us at privacy@aboutmearchives.com. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 18, we will take steps to delete such information.
Your information may be transferred to, and maintained on, servers located outside of your state, province, country, or other governmental jurisdiction where data protection laws may differ from those of your jurisdiction.
If you are located outside the United States and choose to provide information to us, please note that we transfer the data to the United States and process it there. Your consent to this Privacy Policy followed by your submission of such information represents your agreement to that transfer.
For users in the EU/EEA, we rely on standard contractual clauses or other appropriate safeguards for international data transfers.
The Service may contain links to third-party websites, services, or applications that are not operated by us. This Privacy Policy does not apply to those third-party services. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party services you access through our Service.
We are not responsible for the content, privacy policies, or practices of third-party websites or services.
This section explains how we use cookies and similar tracking technologies on our Service.
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners.
These cookies are necessary for the Service to function and cannot be disabled. They include:
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| wordpress_logged_in_* | Maintains your logged-in session | Session / 14 days |
| wordpress_sec_* | Secure authentication | Session / 14 days |
| wp-settings-* | WordPress user preferences | 1 year |
| um_* | Ultimate Member authentication and sessions | Session / 14 days |
| PHPSESSID | Server-side session management | Session |
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization:
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| remember_me | Keeps you logged in if you select "Remember Me" | 1 year |
| user_preferences | Stores your display and feature preferences | 1 year |
| cookie_consent | Records your cookie consent choice | 1 year |
These cookies are set by our payment processor, Stripe, during checkout:
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| __stripe_mid | Fraud prevention and payment security | 1 year |
| __stripe_sid | Session-based fraud prevention | Session |
If you consent, we may use analytics cookies to understand how visitors interact with our Service:
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics - distinguishes users | 2 years |
| _ga_* | Google Analytics - maintains session state | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics - distinguishes users | 24 hours |
| _gat | Google Analytics - throttles request rate | 1 minute |
You can control and manage cookies in several ways:
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically:
Please note that disabling essential cookies may prevent you from using certain features of the Service, including logging in to your account.
You can opt out of Google Analytics by:
Some browsers have a "Do Not Track" feature that signals to websites that you do not want your online activity tracked. Currently, there is no uniform standard for how websites should respond to these signals. At this time, we do not respond to "Do Not Track" signals, but you can manage your cookie preferences as described above.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make material changes, we will:
We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:
About Me Archives LLC
For privacy inquiries:
Email: privacy@aboutmearchives.com
Subject: Privacy Inquiry
For general support:
Email: support@aboutmearchives.com
Website: https://aboutmearchives.com
For data protection requests (EU residents):
Email: privacy@aboutmearchives.com
Subject: GDPR Request
For California privacy rights requests:
Email: privacy@aboutmearchives.com
Subject: CCPA Request
We will respond to your inquiry within 30 days, or sooner if required by applicable law.
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