Archeology Oklahoma www.archeo-ok.com Last updated: July 24, 2026
Who We Are
Archeology Oklahoma is a personal, non-commercial website operated by Mel Phillips of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The site exists to support free, public Artifact Identification Day events held throughout Oklahoma and to share information about Oklahoma’s archaeological heritage.
What Information We Collect
Information You Provide
When you fill out the contact form on this website, you may provide:
- Your name
- Your email address
- Your phone number
- A message or question
This information is submitted voluntarily. We use it only to respond to your inquiry or to follow up about upcoming events. We do not sell, rent, or share your contact information with any third party.
Information Collected Automatically
Like most websites, this site collects certain information automatically when you visit, including:
- Your IP address
- Browser type and version
- Pages you visit and time spent on each page
- The website that referred you to us
- General geographic location (city/region level)
This information is collected through Google Analytics, via the Site Kit by Google plugin. It is used solely to understand how visitors use the site so we can improve it. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect this data. You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking at any time by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Cookies
This website uses cookies — small text files stored on your device. Cookies used on this site include:
- Google Analytics cookies — used to distinguish visitors and track site usage (see above).
- WordPress cookies — if you leave a comment or log in, WordPress may set cookies to remember your preferences.
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect some site functionality.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Respond to questions and messages sent through the contact form
- Notify you about upcoming Artifact Identification Day events if you have requested that
- Improve the content and usability of this website
- Understand general visitor traffic patterns through anonymous analytics
We do not use your information for advertising, marketing to third parties, or any automated decision-making.
How We Store and Protect Your Information
Contact form submissions are delivered by email directly to Mel Phillips and are not stored in a database on this website. We take reasonable precautions to protect your information, but no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.
Third-Party Services
This site uses the following third-party services that may collect data independently under their own privacy policies:
- Google Analytics / Site Kit — website traffic analytics. Google Privacy Policy
- WordPress.org — the content management platform powering this site. WordPress Privacy Policy
We do not control these third parties and are not responsible for their privacy practices.
Children’s Privacy
This website is not directed at children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. Our events are open to the public and welcome families, but personal contact information submitted through the form should be provided by an adult.
Your Rights
You may contact us at any time to:
- Ask what personal information we hold about you
- Request that we correct or delete your information
- Opt out of any future communications
To exercise these rights, use the contact form at archeo-ok.com/contact-us or email us directly.
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 of this page. We encourage you to review this page periodically.
Contact
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please reach out:
Mel Phillips Archeology Oklahoma Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Website: www.archeo-ok.com Contact form: archeo-ok.com/contact-us