Privacy Policy
The Guild of Heraldic Arts & Research values the privacy of all visitors.
Data Collection
This website uses only essential cookies required for core functionality, such as page navigation and basic site performance. We do not collect analytics data, personal information, or browsing behavior.
Our Commitment
The Guild's mission is to provide open access to historical knowledge, not to gather user data. By using this site, visitors acknowledge that limited technical data may be processed solely to ensure the website operates correctly.
Third-Party Services
All donations and transactions are handled externally through PayPal Giving Fund and eBay for Charities, which maintain their own independent privacy policies and security measures. The Guild does not have access to payment information or financial data.
Security & Encryption
This website is protected by Cloudflare security services, including HTTPS encryption and real-time threat mitigation. All connections to the Guild's website are secured to ensure safe browsing, donation processing, and data integrity.
Terms of Use
By accessing and using this website, you agree to the following terms:
Content Usage
The historical documents, search results, and archival materials provided on this site are for educational and research purposes. While we strive for accuracy, historical records may contain inconsistencies or variations.
Copyright & Attribution
Many of the documents in our archive are historical public domain works. The Guild's digitization, organization, and presentation of these materials represents significant scholarly effort. Please provide appropriate attribution when citing or referencing materials from our archive.
Disclaimer
The Guild of Heraldic Arts & Research provides access to historical documents and genealogical records as a public service. We cannot guarantee the completeness or absolute accuracy of historical records, which may reflect the limitations and biases of their original time periods.
Contact
For questions about our privacy policy or terms of use, please contact:
Email: heraldicguild@gmail.com
Last updated: March 2025