Privacy Policy

Effective Date: October 14, 2025

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Introduction

Welcome to Oral Tapestry ("we," "us," or "our"), accessible at www.oraltapestry.com. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency about how we handle personal information. This Privacy Policy explains our practices regarding the collection, use, disclosure, and protection of information in connection with your use of our website. As a business based in Arkansas, we comply with applicable laws, including the Arkansas Personal Information Protection Act (APIPA).

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Information We Collect

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No Direct Collection on Our Website​

Oral Tapestry does not directly collect personal information (such as names, email addresses, phone numbers, or other identifiable data) through our website. We do not use forms, user accounts, newsletters, or tracking technologies to gather personal data from visitors.

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Third-Party Scheduling Tool (Calendly)​

Our website includes a link to Calendly, a third-party scheduling platform, which allows users to book appointments for oral history interviews. Any personal information you provide to Calendly (e.g., name, email address, or phone number) is subject to Calendly’s Privacy Policy. We do not control or store this information directly and only receive the necessary details to schedule and conduct your interview.

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Oral History Interviews

If you choose to participate in an oral history interview and consent to having your story posted on our website, you will be required to sign a consent form. This form grants us permission to publish your interview content (e.g., audio, video, or transcribed text). The consent form may include limited personal information, such as your name, to attribute the story correctly. We do not collect sensitive personal information (e.g., medical history, ethnicity, or financial details) unless voluntarily provided in the interview and explicitly authorized for publication via the consent form.​

How We Use Your Information​

Any information provided through Calendly is used solely to schedule and conduct oral history interviews. Information included in signed consent forms and interview content is used only for the purpose of preparing, editing, and publishing your oral history on our website, as per your explicit consent. We do not use any information for marketing, analytics, user account creation, newsletters, or other purposes.​

Disclosure of Information​

We do not share, sell, or disclose personal information collected through Calendly or consent forms with third parties, except as necessary to operate our website and services:

• Calendly: Information you provide to Calendly for scheduling is handled according to their privacy policy.

• Wix: Our website is hosted by Wix, which may process technical data (e.g., IP addresses or browsing data) to maintain and operate the site. This is governed by Wix’s Privacy Policy.

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We may disclose information if required by law, such as to comply with a court order, subpoena, or other legal process, or to protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of others.

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Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website does not use cookies, web beacons, or other tracking technologies to collect or store information about your browsing activity.

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Third-Party Services

Other than the Calendly link for scheduling and Wix for website hosting, we do not integrate third-party services or plugins (e.g., social media buttons, embedded videos, or external forms) that collect personal information.

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Information from Minors

Our website does not target or collect information from children under 13, teens aged 13-16, or minors under 18. We do not knowingly collect or process personal information from individuals in these age groups. If we learn that such information has been inadvertently collected, we will delete it promptly.

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Data Retention

We retain consent forms and interview content only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy (i.e., to publish and maintain your oral history on our website). If you request removal of your interview content, we will delete it promptly, subject to any legal obligations to retain certain records.

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Data Security

Our website is hosted by Wix, which implements industry-standard security measures, such as encryption and firewalls, to protect any technical data processed during your visit. For interview content and consent forms, we take reasonable steps to ensure security, including storing data securely and limiting access to authorized personnel only. However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

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Your Rights

Under the Arkansas Personal Information Protection Act (APIPA), Arkansas residents have certain rights regarding their personal information. Since we do not collect personal information directly through our website, these rights primarily apply to any information provided via Calendly or consent forms:

• Access: You may request confirmation of whether we hold your personal information.

• Deletion: You may request the deletion of your interview content or consent form data.

• Opt-Out: As we do not use data for marketing or tracking, there is no need to opt out of such activities.

To exercise these rights or for any privacy-related inquiries, please contact us at aaronjoseph@oraltapestry.com. We will respond to your request within a reasonable timeframe, typically within 30 days.

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International Users

Our website is operated from the United States and is subject to U.S. and Arkansas laws. If you access our website from outside the U.S., you acknowledge that any information provided (e.g., via Calendly or consent forms) will be processed in the U.S., where privacy laws may differ from those in your country.

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Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised "Effective Date." We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

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Contact Us

For questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact:

Aaron Joseph
Oral Tapestry
Email: aaronjoseph@oraltapestry.com

Arkansas, USA​