Effective Date: 22 October 2024

At Axia Editions Limited (“we,” “us,” or “our”), the owner of the publication Asymmetrist, we value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit our website, www.asymmetrist.com, and subscribe to our newsletter. Asymmetrist is a brand owned and operated by Axia Editions Limited.

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time, and any changes will be posted on this page with the updated “Effective Date.”

Information We Collect

We collect two types of information from visitors:

  • Anonymous Analytics Data: We use Plausible Analytics, a privacy-focused, cookie-free analytics tool, to collect anonymous usage data about how visitors interact with our website. Plausible does not collect any personally identifiable information (PII), nor does it use cookies to track users. The data is aggregated and used solely to improve the performance and content of our website.
  • Personal Information (First and Last Name, Email Address): If you subscribe to our newsletter, we collect your first name, last name, and email address to send you our communications, which may include newsletters, updates, promotions, or other content relevant to our publication.

How We Use Your Information

  • Anonymous Analytics Data: This data helps us understand website traffic patterns, user engagement, and areas for improvement. No personal information is collected, and all data is anonymised.
  • Personal Information (First and Last Name, Email): Your first and last name and email address will be used solely for sending you our communications, which may include newsletters, updates, or other content related to Asymmetrist. We may occasionally include updates about our services, products, or special offers, but we will not sell or share your personal information with third parties, except as required by law.
  • Newsletter Content: Our newsletters may occasionally include advertisements or sponsored content. These are embedded directly within the newsletter itself, and we do not use your personal information for targeting or tailoring such advertisements. If you wish to stop receiving our newsletters, you can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link included in every email.

Data Security

We take your privacy seriously and have implemented reasonable measures to protect the security of your personal information. We store email addresses and names securely, and access is restricted to authorised personnel only.

Data Retention

We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, or indefinitely, unless a deletion request is made by the user. If you wish to have your personal data removed, you may request deletion at any time by contacting us at bogdan@asymmetrist.com.

We may disclose your personal information if required by law, such as in response to a court order, legal process, or government request.

We do not use cookies to track personal data or collect identifiable information. However, our analytics provider, Plausible, collects anonymised usage data to help us improve the website.

Your Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal data:

  • Access and Correction: You can request to see the personal information (including your first and last name and email address) we hold about you and correct it if it’s inaccurate.
  • Data Deletion: You can request the deletion of your personal data at any time. You can also unsubscribe from our newsletter by clicking the unsubscribe link in any of our emails.
  • Withdrawal of Consent: If you no longer wish to receive our communications, you can withdraw your consent by unsubscribing or contacting us at bogdan@asymmetrist.com.

Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services to manage and process your personal information:

  • Ghost (Pro): We use Ghost (Pro) as our content management, hosting, and email delivery platform. Ghost (Pro) partners with Mailgun for email deliverability. Both are GDPR-compliant. You can view Ghost's privacy policy here.
  • Plausible Analytics: We use Plausible Analytics, a privacy-friendly analytics service that does not use cookies and does not track personal data. All data is anonymised, and no personally identifiable information (PII) is collected. You can view Plausible's privacy policy here.

Updates to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We encourage you to review this page periodically for any updates. Any significant changes will be communicated to you either by email (using the email address you provided) or by placing a prominent notice on our website.

By continuing to use our website after any changes are posted, you agree to the updated terms.

Social Media Accounts

Asymmetrist operates official social media accounts on platforms such as Instagram, Twitter, and other channels. By interacting with our social media accounts, you acknowledge that any information you share publicly on these channels may be visible to others and that we may use such information in line with our privacy practices. Be sure to review the privacy settings and terms of service on each social media platform before sharing any personal information.

Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at bogdan@asymmetrist.com.