Privacy Policy

Last updated: September 24, 2026

forgingUS is a scholarly and educational digital project developed by the Center for Digital Editing at the University of Virginia. We respect the privacy of visitors to this website and are committed to handling information responsibly.

Information Collected: When you visit this website, certain technical information may be collected automatically as part of the normal operation of the site. This may include information such as your browser and device type, pages visited, referring website, and the date and time of your visit. The site may also use web analytics tools to help us understand how visitors use the site and to improve its content, design, and functionality. Information collected for analytics purposes is used to evaluate site usage rather than to identify individual visitors. If the site provides a form or other means of contacting the project team, information you voluntarily provide—such as your name, email address, or message—will be used for the purpose for which it was submitted.

Cookies and Similar Technologies: This website may use cookies or similar technologies that are necessary for site functionality or that support web analytics. Your browser may allow you to control or disable cookies through its privacy settings.

How Information Is Used: Information collected through the website may be used to maintain and improve the site, understand how visitors interact with its content, identify technical problems, and respond to communications submitted by users. We do not sell visitors' personal information.

Third-Party Content and Websites: forgingUS includes links to and may incorporate content from libraries, archives, museums, universities, and other external organizations. When you follow a link to another website or interact with content provided by a third party, that organization's privacy practices and policies may apply. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of external websites.

University of Virginia: This project is affiliated with the University of Virginia and may use services and infrastructure provided by the University. Information collected through those services may also be subject to applicable University of Virginia policies and practices.

Changes: This privacy policy may be updated as the website, its technologies, or its services change. The date at the top of this page indicates when the policy was most recently revised.

Contact: Questions about the privacy policy may be directed to: Center for Digital Editing at the University of Virginia