Last Updated: June 2026
Who We Are
ExtinctAtlas is an independent educational website dedicated to documenting extinct species, fossils, paleontology, and prehistoric life.
Website address: https://extinctatlas.org
Information We Collect
Comments
When visitors leave comments on the site, we collect the information entered in the comment form, along with the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string, to help detect spam.
If you use the Gravatar service, an anonymized hash generated from your email address may be provided to Gravatar to determine whether you have an associated profile. After approval of your comment, your profile picture may be publicly visible alongside your comment.
Contact Forms
If you contact us through a contact form, we collect the information you provide, including your name, email address, and message content, solely for the purpose of responding to your inquiry.
We do not sell or share contact form submissions with third parties for marketing purposes.
Cookies
ExtinctAtlas may use cookies to improve website functionality and user experience.
Cookies may be used to:
- Remember the comment form details
- Maintain login sessions for administrators
- Improve website performance and functionality
- Analyze website traffic and usage patterns
You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings.
Embedded Content
Articles on ExtinctAtlas may include embedded content such as videos, images, maps, or other media from third-party websites.
Embedded content behaves in the same manner as if you visited the third-party website directly. These external websites may collect data, use cookies, and monitor interactions according to their own privacy policies.
Analytics
ExtinctAtlas may use website analytics services to understand visitor behavior, improve content, and monitor website performance.
Analytics data is collected in aggregate form and is used for site improvement purposes only.
Who We Share Data With
We do not sell, rent, or trade personal information.
Information may be shared only when required:
- To operate website services
- To protect website security
- To comply with legal obligations
Data Retention
Comments and associated metadata may be retained indefinitely to facilitate moderation and follow-up discussions.
Contact form submissions may be retained for administrative and communication purposes.
Your Rights
Depending on applicable laws, you may request:
- Access to the personal information we hold about you
- Correction of inaccurate information
- Deletion of personal information, subject to legal and administrative obligations
To make a request, please contact us through our Contact page.
Spam Detection
Visitor comments may be checked through automated spam detection services to help maintain website security and prevent abuse.
Changes to This Policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically to reflect changes in website functionality, legal requirements, or operational practices. Updates will be posted on this page.
Contact
If you have questions regarding this Privacy Policy, please visit our Contact page.
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