Privacy Policy
Last Modified: October 12, 2026
Introduction
Welcome to Northeast Indiana Railfan (https://www.northeastindianarailfan.com).
We respect the privacy of our visitors and are committed to protecting any personal information shared with us. This Privacy Policy explains what information may be collected when you visit our website, how that information is used, and the steps we take to protect it.
Northeast Indiana Railfan is an informational and educational website dedicated to railfanning, railroad photography, videography, railroad history, and related activities throughout Northeast Indiana, Northwest Ohio, and surrounding areas.
Information We Collect
When you visit our website, certain information may be collected automatically, including:
IP address
Browser type and version
Device and operating system information
Pages visited and time spent on the website
Referring websites and general usage information
If you contact us through a contact form or email, we may also collect your name, email address, and any information you voluntarily provide.
We do not intentionally collect sensitive personal information.
How We Use Your Information
Information collected through Northeast Indiana Railfan may be used to:
Respond to questions, comments, and inquiries
Improve website content, performance, and functionality
Understand how visitors use the website
Maintain website security and prevent spam
Review information, corrections, photographs, or other material voluntarily submitted by visitors
We do not sell personal information to third parties.
Photography and Video Content
Northeast Indiana Railfan features railroad photography and video recordings captured in public areas, at railroad-related events, museums, and other locations where photography or filming is permitted.
Photographs and videos may incidentally include individuals, vehicles, or other identifiable objects.
If you believe an image or video on our website raises a legitimate privacy concern, please contact us. We will review the request and determine whether removal or modification is appropriate.
All original photographs, videos, and other creative content remain the property of their respective copyright holders.
Visitor Contributions and Submitted Information
We welcome visitor contributions, corrections, historical information, railroad sightings, photographs, videos, and suggestions that help improve the educational value and accuracy of this website.
Information voluntarily submitted may be reviewed for possible inclusion on the website.
We will not intentionally publish a contributor’s personal contact information without permission.
Submission of material does not automatically grant Northeast Indiana Railfan permission to publish copyrighted content. Appropriate permission must be obtained before publication.
Third-Party Websites and Embedded Content
Our website may contain links to external websites and embedded content, including videos, maps, social media posts, and other railroad-related resources.
Embedded content from other websites may behave as though you visited those websites directly. These services may collect information, use cookies, or track interactions according to their own privacy policies.
Northeast Indiana Railfan does not control the privacy practices of third-party websites and is not responsible for their content or policies.
We encourage visitors to review the privacy policies of external websites they visit.
Information Sharing
We do not sell, rent, or trade visitor personal information.
Information may be shared with service providers when necessary for website hosting, security, maintenance, or other essential website operations.
Information may also be disclosed when required by applicable law or a valid legal process.
Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect information collected through our website against unauthorized access, misuse, alteration, or disclosure.
However, no method of transmitting or storing information over the internet is completely secure, and absolute security cannot be guaranteed.
Data Retention
Personal information submitted through our website is retained only for as long as reasonably necessary to respond to inquiries, maintain records, operate the website, or satisfy applicable legal obligations.
Visitors may contact us to request the deletion of personal information they have submitted, subject to any applicable legal or operational requirements.
Children's Privacy
Northeast Indiana Railfan provides educational railroad-related content suitable for a general audience.
Our website is not intended to knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13.
If we become aware that personal information has been collected from a child under 13 without appropriate parental consent, we will take reasonable steps to delete that information.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in website functionality, services, legal requirements, or privacy practices.
Any updates will be posted on this page, and the Last Modified date will be revised accordingly.
We encourage visitors to review this policy periodically.
Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us through our website.
Website: https://www.northeastindianarailfan.com
Contact: Use the Contact page on our website.