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Privacy Policy

StraightSpringfield.com — Privacy Policy

Last Updated: January 2026 

  1. StraightSpringfield.com (“we,” “our,” or “the Site”) is an independent, survivor‑centered educational resou0rce documenting the history of Straight, Inc. in Springfield, Virginia. We are committed to protecting the privacy of visitors, contributors, and survivors who interact with the Site.

This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Voluntarily Provide

 

We may collect information that you choose to submit through:

  • Contact forms 

  • Story submission forms 

  • Resource submissions 

  • Email communication 

 

This may include:

  • Name (real or pseudonym 

  • Email address 

  • Voluntary narrative content 

  • Uploaded files (documents, images, testimony) 

You are never required to provide identifying information to use the Site.

 

1.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit the Site, standard web analytics may collect:

  • IP address 

  • Browser type 

  • Device type 

  • Pages visited 

  • Time spent on pages  }

  • Referring URLs 

This data is used only for security, performance, and understanding site usage.

 

1.3 Cookies and Tracking

The Site may use:

  • Essential cookies (required for site functionality) 

  • Analytics cookies (traffic and performance) 

You can disable cookies in your browsper settings.

 

2. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

  • Respond to inquiries 

  • Review and moderate submitted stories or documents 

  • Improve site performance and accessibility 

  • Maintain security and prevent abuse 

  • Publish survivor stories only with explicit permission 

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with advertisers or data brokers.

 

3. How Survivor Stories and Submissions Are Handled

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3.1 Consent‑Based Publication

No story, document, or identifying detail is published without:

  • Explicit written permission 

  • Clear understanding of how the content will appear 

  • The option to publish anonymously 

 

3.2 Right to Withdraw

Contributors may request removal or revision of their content at any time. 

We honor these requests promptly.

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3.3 Sensitive Content

We treat all survivor submissions as sensitive. 

Access is limited to the site administrator for moderation and publication purposes only.

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4. How We Share Information

We may share information only in the following circumstances:

  • Legal compliance: if required by law, subpoena, or court order 

  • Security: to investigate potential threats or abuse of the Site 

  • Service providers: such as Wix or analytics tools that support site functionality 

We do not share personal information for marketing or commercial purposes.

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5. Data Storage and Security

The Site is hosted on Wix, which provides:

  • Encrypted data transmission (HTTPS) 

  • Secure servers 

  • Access controls 

  • Built‑in data protection tools 

We take reasonable measures to protect your information, but no system is 100% secure.

 

6. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

  • Access the information you provided 

  • Request correction or deletion 

  • Request removal of published content 

  • Opt out of analytics tracking 

  • Request information about how your data is used 

To exercise these rights, contact us at: 

support@sptraightspringfield.com (or your preferred email)

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7. Third‑Party Services

The Site may use third‑party tools such as:

  • Wix Analytics 

  • Google Analytics 

  • Embedded media (e.g., YouTube, Vimeo) 

These services may collect their own data according to their privacy policies.

We encourage you to review their policies if you interact with embedded content

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8. Links to External Sites

StraightSpringfield.com may link to external resources, survivor networks, or historical archives. 

We are not responsible for the privacy practices of external websites

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9. Children’s Privacy

The Site is not directed toward children under 13. 

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

 

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. 

The “Last Updated” date at the top will reflect the most recent revision.

 

11. Contact Us

For questions, requests, or concerns about this Privacy Policy, contact: 

support@sptraightspringfield.com 

(or whichever email you want listed)

If you want, I can also create:

  • A Terms of Use page 

  • A Content Submission Agreement (for survivor stories) 

  • A DMCA / Takedown Policy 

  • A Cookie Notice 

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