Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy explains what information DakotaTerritory.com collects, how it is used, and the choices you have. Our goal is simple: a family-friendly historical experience with a privacy-first mindset.

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Effective Date / Last Updated: February 3, 2026
Plain-language note: This page describes typical categories of data used to operate a modern website and interactive voice/chat features. Specific settings (retention, logging, analytics) may change over time; we will update this policy when they do.

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1) What We Collect (High Level)

We collect information in a few categories to operate the Site, keep it secure, and improve it. Some information is provided by you, and some is collected automatically by web servers.

Category	Examples	Purpose
Contact info	If you email us or submit a form: your name/email/message (whatever you choose to send).	Respond to you; support; safety reports.
Usage & device data	IP address, browser type, pages visited, timestamps, basic diagnostics.	Security, performance, analytics, troubleshooting.
Interactive inputs	Text you type; audio you speak (if using voice features); the system’s responses.	Provide the experience; improve quality & safety.

Kids: Please do not submit personal identifying information (name, address, school, phone, etc.) into chats or voice. If you believe a child has submitted personal information, contact us.

2) Voice & Conversation Features

If you use voice features, your device microphone captures audio so the system can convert speech to text, generate a response, and (optionally) speak the response back to you.

Important: Interactive features may involve third-party service providers that process audio/text to perform speech-to-text, text generation, or text-to-speech. We configure services with privacy in mind where possible.

We use third-party providers to operate the Site and deliver interactive voice and AI features. These may include DreamHost (web hosting), ElevenLabs (voice interactions), and OpenAI (AI responses). Providers may change over time as we improve reliability, safety, and performance. We do not sell personal information.

3) Cookies & Analytics

Like most websites, we may use cookies or similar technologies for basic functionality, security, and analytics.

Your choices:

You can often control cookies through your browser settings.
If we add optional analytics tools, we will disclose them here.

4) How We Use Information

We use information to:

Operate and maintain the Site
Provide interactive features (chat/voice)
Keep the Site secure and prevent abuse
Respond to messages and support requests
Improve quality, safety, and performance

We do not use conversation content to target advertising based on what you say.

5) Sharing Information

We share information only as needed to operate the Site, comply with law, protect users, and prevent abuse.

We may share information with:

Service providers (hosting, security, email, speech/AI providers) who help run the Site
Legal/safety when required by law or to protect users and the Site

We do not sell personal information as a business model.

6) Data Retention

We keep information only as long as necessary for the purposes described above (operation, safety, support, and legal compliance). Retention may vary by data type.

Recommended final detail: Once you decide exact logging/retention settings for voice and chat providers, add the specifics here.

7) Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical measures to protect information. No system can guarantee perfect security, but we take protection seriously.

8) Your Rights & Choices

Depending on where you live, you may have rights to access, correct, or delete certain information. You can contact us to request help.

9) Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will update the “Last Updated” date at the top. Material changes will be reflected clearly.