Effective Date: April 22, 2025
Welcome to MemorialSpot.life (“MemorialSpot”, “we”, “our”, or “us”). Your privacy is important to us, and we are committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you access or use our website and services.
1. Information We Collect
We collect information in the following ways:
a. Information You Provide Directly
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When you create an obituary or death announcement
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When you post messages, tributes, photos, or videos
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When you subscribe to notifications or newsletters
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When you contact us for support
Examples include:
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Name, email address, phone number
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Information about the deceased (name, photo, biography, etc.)
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Messages or condolence entries
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Payment information (if donations, featured listings, or premium services are used)
b. Information Collected Automatically
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IP address
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Browser type and settings
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Device type
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Pages visited and actions taken
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Date and time of access
We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance user experience and analyze site performance. You can control or disable cookies via your browser settings.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use collected information to:
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Publish obituaries and death announcements
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Deliver personalized content and services
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Communicate updates, notices, or important service messages
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Process payments and enable donation features
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Ensure website security and performance
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Comply with legal obligations
3. Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell your personal information. We may share data in the following situations:
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With service providers who help us operate the website (e.g., hosting, email delivery, analytics)
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With your consent or at your direction
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To comply with legal requirements or law enforcement
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To protect our rights, users, or the public
Obituaries, tributes, and comments may be publicly visible. Please share responsibly.
4. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse. While no system is completely secure, we are committed to safeguarding your data using industry best practices.
5. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
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Access the personal data we hold about you
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Correct inaccurate or incomplete information
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Request deletion of your data
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Object to or restrict certain data processing activities
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Withdraw consent at any time (where applicable)
To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@memorialspot.life.
6. Children’s Privacy
MemorialSpot is not intended for individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we learn that we have collected such data, we will take appropriate steps to delete it.
7. Data Retention
We retain personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy or to comply with legal requirements. You may request deletion of an obituary or user account at any time.
8. International Visitors
Our website is operated in [your country], but accessible worldwide. If you are visiting from outside [your country], please note that your information may be transferred to and processed in jurisdictions with different data protection laws.
9. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with a new “Effective Date.” We encourage you to review the policy periodically.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding your privacy or this policy, please contact us at:
MemorialSpot Privacy Team
✉️ privacy@memorialspot.life
🌐 https://www.memorialspot.life