Privacy Policy

Effective Date: August 3, 2025
Last Updated: August 3, 2025

1. INTRODUCTION

This Privacy Policy explains how American Downfall (“we,” “us,” “our,” or “the Site”), owned and operated by Gravitational Media Partners LLC, collects, uses, shares, and protects your personal information when you visit our website at americandownfall.com or interact with our services.

American Downfall is part of the Gravitational Media Partners LLC family of properties and the broader Brain2 Project x Oyolokorai network (https://oyolokorai.com). This policy applies to all users of our website and services.

By using our website, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with this policy, please do not use our services.

2. DATA SHARING WITHIN OUR FAMILY OF PROPERTIES

Gravitational Media Partners LLC Network: American Downfall is part of the Gravitational Media Partners LLC family of properties. We may share your information between our properties for the following purposes:

• Cross-promotional communications about related content and services
• Analytics and performance measurement across our network
• Administrative purposes and customer service
• Marketing research and audience development
• Technical support and website maintenance

Brain2 Project x Oyolokorai Affiliation: We are part of the broader Brain2 Project x Oyolokorai family (https://oyolokorai.com). Information may be shared within this network for similar promotional and analytical purposes.

Your Control: You can opt out of cross-promotional communications at any time by contacting us at support@americandownfall.com or using the unsubscribe links in our emails.

3. INFORMATION WE COLLECT

Personal Information You Provide:
• Email addresses (newsletter subscriptions, contact forms)
• Names and contact information (when provided voluntarily)
• Comments and user-generated content
• Communication preferences and feedback

Information Collected Automatically:
• IP addresses and device identifiers
• Browser type, operating system, and device information
• Website usage data and navigation patterns
• Referral sources and search terms
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies
• Geographic location data (general region, not precise location)

Sensitive Personal Information:
We do not intentionally collect sensitive personal information such as Social Security numbers, financial account information, health data, or biometric identifiers.

4. HOW WE COLLECT INFORMATION

Direct Collection:
• Newsletter subscription forms
• Contact and feedback forms
• Comment systems on articles
• Email communications with our team
• Survey responses and user research

Automatic Collection:
• Cookies and web beacons
• Server logs and analytics tools
• Social media plugins and widgets
• Third-party advertising networks
• Website performance monitoring tools

Third-Party Sources:
• Social media platforms (when you interact with our content)
• Analytics and advertising partners
• Email marketing service providers
• Content delivery networks

5. HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION

Primary Purposes:
• Delivering and improving our content and services
• Sending newsletters and promotional communications
• Responding to your inquiries and providing customer support
• Analyzing website performance and user engagement
• Personalizing your experience on our website

Marketing and Communications:
• Email newsletters about historical parallels and related content
• Promotional offers and announcements
• Cross-promotion of content from our family of properties
• Market research and audience surveys

Business Operations:
• Website security and fraud prevention
• Legal compliance and dispute resolution
• Business analytics and strategic planning
• Technical maintenance and improvements

Legal Basis for Processing (where applicable):
• Consent (newsletter subscriptions, marketing communications)
• Legitimate interests (website analytics, security, business operations)
• Contract performance (providing requested services)
• Legal obligations (compliance with applicable laws)

6. INFORMATION SHARING AND DISCLOSURE

Within Our Network:
• Gravitational Media Partners LLC family of properties
• Brain2 Project x Oyolokorai network partners
• Shared for promotional, analytical, and administrative purposes

Service Providers:
• Email marketing platforms (MailChimp)
• Website hosting and content delivery services
• Analytics providers (Google Analytics)
• Advertising networks and partners
• Customer support and communication tools

Business Transfers:
In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the new entity, subject to the same privacy protections.

Legal Requirements:
We may disclose information when required by law, court order, or government request, or to protect our rights, property, or safety.

Aggregate Information:
We may share anonymized, aggregated data that cannot identify individual users for research, marketing, or business purposes.

7. YOUR PRIVACY RIGHTS

Access Rights:
• Request a copy of the personal information we have about you
• Receive information about how your data is processed
• Obtain details about data sharing and third-party recipients

Correction and Update Rights:
• Request correction of inaccurate personal information
• Update your contact preferences and communication settings
• Modify your newsletter subscription preferences

Deletion Rights:
• Request deletion of your personal information
• Remove your email from our mailing lists
• Delete your user account and associated data

Control Rights:
• Opt out of marketing communications
• Withdraw consent for data processing
• Object to certain uses of your information
• Request restriction of data processing

California Residents (CCPA/CPRA Rights):
• Right to know what personal information is collected
• Right to delete personal information
• Right to opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information
• Right to limit the use of sensitive personal information
• Right to non-discrimination for exercising privacy rights

8. HOW TO EXERCISE YOUR RIGHTS

Contact Methods:
• Email: support@americandownfall.com
• Mail: Gravitational Media Partners LLC, Thousand Oaks Cir, Austin, TX 78746
• Response time: We will respond to requests within 30 days

Verification Process:
To protect your privacy, we may need to verify your identity before processing certain requests. This may include confirming your email address or providing additional identifying information.

Do Not Track and Global Privacy Control:
We honor Global Privacy Control (GPC) signals and similar privacy preference indicators. You can also manage cookies through your browser settings.

Unsubscribe Options:
• Use unsubscribe links in our emails
• Contact us directly at support@americandownfall.com
• Update preferences through our website (when available)

9. DATA RETENTION

General Retention Policy:
• Newsletter subscribers: Until you unsubscribe or request deletion
• Website analytics: 26 months (Google Analytics default)
• Contact form submissions: 3 years for customer service purposes
• Comments and user content: Indefinitely unless deletion is requested

Deletion Criteria:
• Legal requirements for record keeping
• Legitimate business needs and operations
• User requests for data deletion
• Account inactivity periods

Secure Deletion:
When we delete your information, we use secure deletion methods to ensure data cannot be recovered or reconstructed.

10. DATA SECURITY

Technical Safeguards:
• SSL encryption for data transmission
• Secure hosting with reputable providers
• Regular security updates and patches
• Access controls and authentication systems

Administrative Safeguards:
• Employee training on privacy and security
• Limited access to personal information on a need-to-know basis
• Regular review of data handling practices
• Incident response procedures

Physical Safeguards:
• Secure data centers with access controls
• Environmental protections for servers
• Backup and disaster recovery systems

Breach Notification:
In the event of a data breach that may affect your personal information, we will notify you and relevant authorities as required by law, typically within 72 hours of discovery.

11. COOKIES AND TRACKING TECHNOLOGIES

Types of Cookies We Use:
• Essential cookies: Required for website functionality
• Analytics cookies: Google Analytics for website performance
• Advertising cookies: For relevant ad delivery and measurement
• Preference cookies: To remember your settings and choices

Cookie Management:
• Browser settings: You can control cookies through your browser
• Opt-out tools: Available for advertising and analytics cookies
• Cookie consent: We may request consent for non-essential cookies

Third-Party Cookies:
Our website may include cookies from third-party services like Google Analytics, social media platforms, and advertising networks. These are governed by the respective third parties’ privacy policies.

12. CHILDREN’S PRIVACY

Age Restrictions:
Our website is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

Parental Rights:
If we become aware that we have collected information from a child under 13, we will delete it promptly. Parents can contact us to request deletion of their child’s information.

COPPA Compliance:
We comply with the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) and do not target advertising to children or collect personal information from minors without parental consent.

13. THIRD-PARTY SERVICES

Analytics Services:
• Google Analytics: Website traffic and user behavior analysis
• Privacy policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy

Email Marketing:
• MailChimp: Newsletter delivery and email marketing
• Privacy policy: https://mailchimp.com/legal/privacy/

Social Media:
• Social sharing buttons and embedded content
• Governed by respective platforms’ privacy policies

Advertising Partners:
• Third-party ad networks for relevant advertising
• May use cookies and tracking for ad personalization

14. INTERNATIONAL DATA TRANSFERS

Primary Operations:
We primarily serve users in the United States and do not regularly transfer data outside North America.

Limited International Transfers:
Some of our service providers may process data outside the US, but we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information.

Safeguards:
When international transfers occur, we use standard contractual clauses, adequacy decisions, or other approved mechanisms to ensure data protection.

15. BUSINESS PURPOSES AND LEGITIMATE INTERESTS

Legitimate Business Interests:
• Providing and improving our content and services
• Understanding our audience and content performance
• Ensuring website security and preventing fraud
• Conducting business analytics and strategic planning
• Maintaining customer relationships and support

Balancing Test:
We balance our legitimate interests against your privacy rights and will not process your information in ways that are unfair or unexpected.

16. AFFILIATE MARKETING AND ADVERTISING

Affiliate Relationships:
American Downfall may participate in affiliate marketing programs. This means we may earn commissions from purchases made through links on our website.

Advertising Practices:
• We may display third-party advertisements
• Ads may be personalized based on your interests
• You can opt out of personalized advertising through industry tools

Sponsored Content:
Any sponsored or paid content will be clearly labeled as such in accordance with FTC guidelines.

17. EDITORIAL INDEPENDENCE

Editorial Alias:
Our chief editor operates under an editorial alias to maintain independence and protect personal privacy while ensuring editorial integrity.

Content Standards:
Editorial decisions are made independently of advertising relationships or affiliate partnerships.

18. POLICY UPDATES

Notification of Changes:
• We will notify users of material changes via email or website notice
• The “Last Updated” date will reflect any modifications
• Continued use of our services constitutes acceptance of changes

Material Changes:
Significant changes to data collection, use, or sharing practices will be prominently disclosed and may require renewed consent.

19. DISPUTE RESOLUTION

Contact First:
If you have concerns about our privacy practices, please contact us first at support@americandownfall.com.

Regulatory Authorities:
You have the right to file complaints with relevant privacy authorities, including:
• California Attorney General (for CCPA matters)
• Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
• Your state’s attorney general office

Legal Jurisdiction:
This Privacy Policy is governed by the laws of Texas and the United States.

20. CONTACT INFORMATION

Privacy Officer:
Gravitational Media Partners LLC
Thousand Oaks Cir
Austin, TX 78746
Email: support@americandownfall.com

Response Time:
We will respond to privacy inquiries within 30 days of receipt.

Business Hours:
Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM Central Time

21. ADDITIONAL DISCLOSURES

Network Affiliation:
American Downfall is part of the Brain2 Project x Oyolokorai family. Visit https://oyolokorai.com for more information about our network.

Data Controller:
Gravitational Media Partners LLC is the data controller for personal information collected through this website.

Industry Compliance:
We follow industry best practices for digital media and publishing, including guidelines from the Digital Advertising Alliance and Network Advertising Initiative.

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© 2025 Gravitational Media Partners LLC x Coyol Media Group. All rights reserved.

This Privacy Policy is effective as of August 3, 2025, and supersedes all previous versions. We encourage you to review this policy periodically for any updates or changes.