Privacy, Accessibility, and Inclusivity

This non‑commercial, educational website collects no personal data beyond what is necessary for basic functionality. Any personal information is provided voluntarily if you choose to contact us or submit images to the collection. We are committed to accessibility and to providing an inclusive, respectful environment for all users. If you encounter accessibility barriers or have questions or concerns, please contact us: connect@vernaculartypeproject.com.

Privacy Policy

The Vernacular Type Project (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit vernaculartypeproject.com (the “Site”). By using the Site, you agree to the practices described in this policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use.

Information we collect

Information you submit directly

When you upload images or submit content, we collect:

The image files you upload
Any metadata included in those files (e.g., filename, dimensions)
Any text or information you provide with the submission

This is the only personal data we collect directly from you.

Automatically collected data

We may use Google Analytics or similar tools to collect standard usage data, such as:

IP address
Browser type
Device type
Pages visited
Time spent on the site
Referring URLs

This data is aggregated and not used to identify individuals.

Cookies

Analytics tools may set cookies to help us understand how visitors use the Site. You can disable cookies in your browser settings.

How we use your information

We use collected information to:

Display, review, or archive user‑submitted images
Operate and improve the Site
Understand how visitors interact with the Site
Respond to messages or submissions

We do not sell your information.

How we store and protect data

We take reasonable steps to protect your data from unauthorized access or misuse. However, no online system is completely secure.

Uploaded images may be stored on third‑party hosting or storage services that follow their own security practices.

Third-party services

We may use:

Google Analytics for traffic insights
Hosting or storage providers to store uploaded images

These services may collect or process data according to their own policies. You can learn more by reviewing their privacy documentation.

Your rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights to:

Request access to the data we hold
Ask us to delete your uploaded images or personal information
Opt out of analytics tracking (via browser settings or plugins)

To make a request, email us at connect@vernaculartypeproject.com.

Children’s Privacy

The Site is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children.

Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The “Effective Date” below will reflect the latest version.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, email us at: connect@vernaculartypeproject.com