Privacy Policy

Last Updated: April 2026

StoneKeep Atlas is a website dedicated to castles, fortresses, palaces, and historic fortified sites around the world. This Privacy Policy explains what information may be collected when you visit this site, how it is used, and the rights available to you.

By using this website, you agree to the practices described in this policy. If you do not agree, please refrain from using the site.

StoneKeep Atlas is operated as a sole proprietorship based in Quebec, Canada. If you have questions about this policy, you may contact us at info@stonekeepatlas.com.

1. Information We Collect

Information You Provide

You may provide personal information when you:

  • Contact us through the contact form on this website
  • Send us an email directly
  • Subscribe to a newsletter or mailing list (when available)

In these cases, the information collected may include your name, email address, and the content of your message. We collect only what is necessary to respond to your request.

Information Collected Automatically

Like most websites, StoneKeep Atlas automatically collects certain technical information when you visit. This may include:

  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Device type and operating system
  • Pages visited and time spent on each page
  • Referring website
  • Approximate geographic location (country or region level)

This information is used to understand how visitors use the site and to improve the experience for everyone. It does not personally identify individual visitors.

2. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

StoneKeep Atlas uses cookies and similar technologies to support website functionality and analyse traffic. Cookies may be used to:

  • Understand how visitors navigate the site
  • Remember visitor preferences
  • Improve site performance
  • Support analytics services
  • Enable affiliate link tracking (see Section 5)

A cookie consent banner is displayed when you first visit the site. You may accept, decline, or customise your cookie preferences at any time. A separate Cookie Policy page provides full details about the specific cookies used on this site, including their purpose and duration.

If you disable cookies through your browser settings, some features of the website may not function as intended.

3. Analytics

StoneKeep Atlas may use analytics tools such as Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with the site. Information collected through these tools may include pages visited, session duration, traffic sources, and device and browser information.

Analytics data is aggregated and does not personally identify individual visitors. Analytics providers may use their own cookies and tracking technologies, which are governed by their respective privacy policies.

If you prefer not to be tracked by Google Analytics, you may install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

4. Data Retention

Contact form submissions and email correspondence are retained only for as long as necessary to respond to your enquiry and for a reasonable period thereafter in case of follow-up. Data is not retained indefinitely.

Analytics data is subject to the retention policies of the analytics provider (such as Google Analytics).

If you would like your personal data deleted, please contact us at info@stonekeepatlas.com and we will process your request in accordance with applicable law.

5. Affiliate Links and Commercial Relationships

Some pages on StoneKeep Atlas contain affiliate links. This means that if you click on certain links and make a qualifying purchase or booking, we may receive a small commission at no additional cost to you.

StoneKeep Atlas currently participates in the Travelpayouts affiliate programme, which connects publishers with travel booking services. Additional affiliate programmes may be added in the future, and this policy will be updated accordingly.

Affiliate links are used only for products, services, and travel resources that may be of genuine interest to readers exploring castles, historic sites, and cultural travel. The presence of an affiliate link does not influence editorial content or recommendations.

A separate Affiliate Disclaimer page provides additional detail about our commercial relationships.

6. Third-Party Websites

StoneKeep Atlas links to external websites including travel booking platforms, tourism organisations, heritage institutions, and historical resources. These websites operate independently and have their own privacy policies.

StoneKeep Atlas is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of any third-party website. We encourage you to review the privacy policy of any external site you visit.

7. How We Use Information

Information collected through this website may be used to:

  • Respond to enquiries submitted through the contact form or by email
  • Improve website content, structure, and navigation
  • Analyse visitor trends and measure site performance
  • Maintain and secure the website
  • Comply with legal obligations

StoneKeep Atlas does not sell, rent, or trade personal information to third parties.

8. Data Security

This website is served over HTTPS, which encrypts data in transit between your browser and our server. Access to any personal data collected through the site is limited to the site operator.

While reasonable technical and organisational measures are in place to protect your information, no method of internet transmission or electronic storage is completely secure. Visitors should be aware that sharing information online carries some inherent risk.

In the event of a data breach that could affect your rights, we will notify affected individuals and the relevant authorities as required by applicable law, including Quebec’s Law 25.

9. Your Privacy Rights

Rights Under Quebec Law 25

As a resident of Quebec or Canada, you have the right to:

  • Request access to the personal information we hold about you
  • Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
  • Request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal retention requirements
  • Withdraw consent to the collection or use of your personal information
  • Request that we limit how your information is used

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at info@stonekeepatlas.com. We will respond within a reasonable timeframe and in accordance with applicable law.

Rights Under GDPR (European Union Visitors)

If you are visiting from the European Union or European Economic Area, you may have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including the right to data portability and the right to lodge a complaint with your local supervisory authority.

We process personal data only where we have a lawful basis to do so — typically your consent (for cookies and newsletters) or our legitimate interest in operating and improving the website.

10. Children’s Privacy

StoneKeep Atlas is intended for a general audience with an interest in history and travel. The site does not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13.

If you believe that a child has submitted personal information through this website, please contact us at info@stonekeepatlas.com so that we may remove it promptly.

11. Related Legal Pages

This Privacy Policy forms part of a set of legal pages that govern your use of StoneKeep Atlas. We encourage you to also read:

12. Changes to This Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically to reflect changes in our practices, the services we use, or applicable legal requirements. When changes are made, the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page will be revised.

We encourage you to review this page from time to time. Continued use of the site after any update constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

13. Contact

If you have questions, concerns, or requests relating to this Privacy Policy, please reach out through the contact form on this website or by email:

Email: info@stonekeepatlas.com
Website: stonekeepatlas.com
Location: Quebec, Canada