Privacy Policy

Last updated: [03/27/2026]

ObituaryVault.com (“we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting it through this Privacy Policy. This Policy describes how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website ObituaryVault.com and any related services (collectively, the “Site”).

By accessing or using the Site, you agree to this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the Site.​

1. Information we collect

We may collect the following categories of information:​

  1. Information you provide to us
    • Contact details: name, email address, and any other information you choose to submit via forms, comments, or email.
    • Account details (if accounts are ever offered): username, password, profile information.
  2. Information collected automatically
    • Usage data: IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, time and date of visits, referring/exit pages, and other analytics data.
    • Cookies and similar technologies: small data files placed on your device to recognize your browser and remember certain information.
  3. Affiliate and advertising data
    • Click information: when you click outbound links to merchants or partners, our affiliate partners may use cookies, pixels, or tracking IDs to attribute any resulting purchases to our Site.

We do not knowingly collect sensitive personal information (such as health, religious, or financial account numbers) through the Site.​

2. How we use your information

We use the information we collect for purposes including:

  • To operate, maintain, and improve the Site and our services.
  • To analyze how users access and use the Site (for example, via analytics tools).
  • To respond to your requests, comments, or questions.
  • To send you administrative communications, such as updates to our policies.
  • To display content and recommendations, including affiliate offers, that may be relevant to you.
  • To detect, prevent, and address technical issues or potential fraud.

If we ever send marketing emails, we will provide an option to opt out or unsubscribe as required by applicable law.​

3. Cookies and tracking technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Remember your preferences.
  • Understand how visitors use the Site.
  • Help track affiliate links and commissions (for example, when you click a link and later make a purchase on a partner site).

You can usually instruct your browser to refuse cookies or indicate when a cookie is being sent. If you disable cookies, some parts of the Site may not function properly.​

4. Affiliate disclosure

ObituaryVault.com participates in affiliate marketing programs. This means that we may earn commissions when you click links to third‑party websites and make a purchase or take another qualifying action.

  • These affiliate links do not affect the price you pay.
  • We aim to recommend products or services we believe may be useful, but you should conduct your own research before making any purchase.

Affiliate tracking is typically handled by third‑party networks or merchants using cookies and tracking technologies. We do not control their technologies.

5. How we share your information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share information in the following limited circumstances:

  • Service providers: With trusted service providers who perform functions on our behalf (e.g., hosting, analytics, email delivery). They only receive information necessary to perform their services and are required to handle it in accordance with this Policy.​
  • Legal reasons: When required to comply with law, regulation, legal process, or governmental request, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of us, our users, or others.​
  • Business transfers: In connection with a merger, sale, or acquisition involving our business, your information may be transferred as part of the transaction, subject to this Policy.​

We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third‑party websites that we link to (including obituary databases, genealogy tools, or affiliate partners). You should review their privacy policies before providing any information.

6. Third‑party links and content

The Site contains links to third‑party websites, services, or content that we do not control. This includes:

  • Obituary or genealogy platforms.
  • Affiliate merchants and offers.
  • Advertising or analytics partners.

Your interactions with these third parties are governed by their own terms and privacy policies. We are not responsible for the content, privacy policies, or practices of third‑party sites.​

7. Data retention

We retain information for as long as necessary to:​

  • Provide the Site and related services.
  • Comply with legal obligations.
  • Resolve disputes and enforce agreements.

We may anonymize or aggregate data so that it can no longer reasonably identify you and retain such data for analytics purposes.​

8. Security

We use reasonable technical and organizational measures designed to protect your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.​

9. Children’s privacy

The Site is not directed to children under 13 (or under the minimum age in your jurisdiction), and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we may have collected information from a child, please contact us so we can delete it.​

10. Your choices and rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, such as:​

  • Accessing or updating your information.
  • Requesting deletion of your information.
  • Objecting to or restricting certain processing.

To exercise these rights (where applicable), please contact us using the information below. We may need to verify your identity before responding.​

11. International users

If you access the Site from outside the country where our servers are located, you acknowledge that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in other countries, which may have data protection laws different from those in your country.​

12. Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the “Last updated” date at the top of this page. Your continued use of the Site after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Policy.​

13. Contact us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at email: contact@obituaryvault.com