Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to Philopedia. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring you have a positive experience on our website. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website.

Please read this privacy policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this privacy policy, please do not access the site.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

We may collect information that you voluntarily provide to us when you contact us through our contact form. This information may include your name, email address, and any message you choose to provide. We do not collect any other personal information from users.

2.2 Statistics Tracking

We use Google Analytics to collect anonymous statistics about how visitors use our website. This helps us understand which pages are most popular and how users navigate our site. Google Analytics collects aggregated, anonymized data such as:

• Pages viewed
• Time spent on pages
• Referring website addresses
• General geographic location (country/city level, not specific addresses)
• Device type and browser information

We do not collect personally identifiable information through Google Analytics. All data collected is anonymized and aggregated. We do not track individual users or create user profiles.

2.3 Cookies

Google Analytics uses cookies to collect this statistical information. Cookies are small text files stored on your device. You can control cookies through your browser settings. You can also opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following limited purposes:

• To respond to inquiries submitted through our contact form
• To understand how visitors use our website through anonymous statistics (Google Analytics)
• To improve our website content and user experience based on aggregated usage data

We do not use your information for marketing, advertising, or any commercial purposes.We do not sell, rent, or share your information with third parties except as described in this policy.

4. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties.

The only third-party service we use is Google Analytics, which collects anonymous statistics about website usage. Google Analytics operates under its own privacy policy. You can learn more about how Google uses data at https://policies.google.com/privacy.

We may disclose your information only in the following limited circumstances:

• Legal Requirements: If required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities
• Contact Form Submissions: Information you submit through our contact form is used solely to respond to your inquiry and is not shared with third parties

5. Third-Party Services

Our website uses only one third-party service:

• Google Analytics: We use Google Analytics to collect anonymous statistics about website usage. Google Analytics uses cookies and may collect information such as your IP address, browser type, and pages visited. This data is anonymized and aggregated. For more information, see Google's Privacy Policy at https://policies.google.com/privacy.

Our website may also contain links to third-party websites that are not owned or controlled by Philopedia. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Data Retention

We do not retain personal information. If you contact us through our contact form, we use your information solely to respond to your inquiry. We do not store contact form submissions beyond what is necessary to respond to your message.

Google Analytics retains anonymized statistical data according to Google's data retention policies. This data cannot be used to identify individual users.

8. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request access to the personal information we hold about you
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
• Objection: Object to our processing of your personal information
• Restriction: Request restriction of processing your personal information
• Portability: Request transfer of your information to another party
• Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent where we rely on consent to process your information

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

9. Children's Privacy

Our website is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information as soon as possible.

10. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have data protection laws that are different from the laws of your country. By using our website, you consent to the transfer of your information to these countries.

11. Do Not Track Signals

Some web browsers incorporate a "Do Not Track" feature. Currently, no uniform standard exists for how websites should respond to Do Not Track signals. Our website does not currently respond to Do Not Track signals.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date.

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:

• By visiting our contact page
• By email: contact@philopedia.org

14. GDPR Compliance (European Users)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have certain rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

• The right to be informed about our data processing activities
• The right of access to your personal data
• The right to rectification of inaccurate data
• The right to erasure ("right to be forgotten")
• The right to restrict processing
• The right to data portability
• The right to object to processing
• Rights related to automated decision-making and profiling

We process your data based on the following legal bases:

• Consent: When you have given explicit consent
• Legitimate Interests: When necessary for our legitimate business interests
• Legal Obligation: When required by law

15. CCPA Compliance (California Users)

If you are a California resident, you have specific rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

• The right to know what personal information is being collected
• The right to know whether personal information is sold or disclosed and to whom
• The right to say no to the sale of personal information
• The right to access your personal information
• The right to equal service and price, even if you exercise your privacy rights
• The right to request deletion of your personal information

Note: Philopedia does not sell your personal information to third parties.