Effective Date
Last updated: July 17, 2026
Legal
Privacy Policy
Organization Identity
The Ancient Landscapes Project is a nonprofit corporation organized under the laws of the State of Michigan.
The organization is independent and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any university, government agency, museum, or professional institution unless expressly stated.
Information We Collect
We collect information you voluntarily provide when you submit a report through our "Report a Find" form, contact us via email, or otherwise communicate with us. This may include:
- Name and contact information (email, phone)
- Location details of reported finds (county, state, GPS coordinates, descriptive location)
- Descriptions, photographs, and documentation of artifacts, features, or observations
- Property ownership and access permission information
How We Use Your Information
Information submitted to The Ancient Landscapes Project is used solely for:
- Archaeological and paleontological research and documentation
- Evaluating the research potential of reported finds
- Coordinating with landowners for permission-based field documentation
- Referring significant findings to qualified professional specialists
- Communicating with you about your report or inquiry
Confidentiality and Data Protection
We treat all submitted information as confidential research data. We do not:
- Publish or publicly disclose precise site locations or GPS coordinates
- Share reporter identities or contact information without explicit authorization
- Disclose landowner information or property details
- Share information with law enforcement, regulatory agencies, or third parties except when legally required or with your written consent
Location data and sensitive information are shared only with qualified professional archaeologists or paleontologists under written confidentiality agreements, or when legally compelled.
Data Retention
Research records, including reports and associated documentation, are retained indefinitely as part of the ongoing research archive. You may request deletion of your personal contact information at any time, though anonymized research data associated with your report may be retained for scientific purposes.
Your Rights
You may:
- Request access to the personal information we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Request deletion of your personal contact information (research data may be retained in anonymized form)
- Withdraw consent for future communications
To exercise these rights, contact us at The Ancient Landscapes Project via email.
Third-Party Services
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Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The updated version will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
Contact
Questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices can be directed to:
The Ancient Landscapes Project
Email: AncientLandscapesProject@Gmail.com