Last Updated: 07/23/2025
Website: https://pastinframes.com

Welcome to PastInFrames.com, your trusted source for vintage American photo prints, historic city images, and rare collectible books. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data when you browse our historic photo archive, read blog posts, or purchase vintage items from our online store.

By using our website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

Who We Are

PastInFrames is an online platform dedicated to preserving and sharing the history of the United States through photographs. Our website address is: https://pastinframes.com.

We offer:

  • Rare vintage photos of American cities and people
  • High-resolution prints of historic moments
  • Collectible U.S. history books and magazines
  • Stories and blog posts that bring the past to life

Comments & User Interaction

When visitors leave comments on our blog or photo stories, we collect the data shown in the comment form, as well as your IP address and browser user agent to help detect spam.

If you use Gravatar, an anonymized string from your email address (a hash) may be sent to their service. View Gravatar’s privacy policy. After approval, your profile picture is publicly visible next to your comment.

Image Uploads & Metadata

Visitors who upload images (e.g., to share vintage family photos) should avoid including embedded EXIF GPS location data. Other users may download and extract location data from images on the website.

Cookies: Improving Your Experience

PastInFrames.com uses cookies to enhance your experience while browsing or purchasing vintage historical photographs and books.

Cookies may be used for:

  • Saving your name and email for future comments
  • Session tracking when you log into your account
  • Remembering cart contents and checkout preferences
  • Analyzing site performance with Google Analytics

You can disable cookies in your browser, but some features may not work properly.

Buying Vintage Prints: Data During Transactions

When you make a purchase from our online store (e.g., ordering a framed 1930s photo of Chicago or an original 19th-century U.S. history book), we collect:

  • Your name and shipping address
  • Your email address and contact number
  • Payment details (processed securely by third-party services like Stripe or PayPal)

We do not store your payment details on our servers.

Embedded Content from Other Sites

Our articles may include embedded content (e.g., YouTube videos of historic footage, Flickr albums of old American towns). These third-party sites may collect data, use cookies, or monitor interactions—just like if you visited them directly.

How We Protect Your Personal Data

We take appropriate security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or alteration. This includes:

  • SSL encryption
  • Secure third-party payment gateways
  • Spam protection systems for comments and forms

Who We Share Your Data With

We do not sell or rent your personal information.

We may share your data with:

  • Payment processors (e.g., Stripe, PayPal)
  • Shipping providers to fulfill your orders
  • Google Analytics for performance tracking
  • Spam detection services to filter harmful activity

If you request a password reset, your IP address will be included in the reset email.

How Long We Retain Your Data

  • Comments and metadata are stored indefinitely to recognize and auto-approve follow-up comments.
  • Registered users can view, edit, or delete their personal info (except usernames).
  • Orders and transaction history may be stored securely for accounting and legal compliance.

Your Rights Over Your Data

If you have an account or left a comment, you can:

  • Request a copy of your personal data
  • Request that we delete any personal data we hold about you
  • Withdraw consent from email newsletters or promotions

To exercise your rights, contact us at info@pastinframes.com.

Where Your Data Is Sent

All visitor comments and contact form messages may be scanned by an automated spam detection tool. Payment and shipping details are sent securely to trusted third-party services.

Contact Us

Have questions about how we handle your privacy?

Email: info@pastinframes.com
Website: https://pastinframes.com