Privacy Policy

LongevityArchitecture.org ("the Site") is an independent, non-commercial editorial and educational resource. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information when you visit the Site. We are committed to respecting your privacy and complying with applicable data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the ePrivacy Directive.

The data controller for this Site is Kas Bordier, Editor-at-Large of LongevityArchitecture.org. For any privacy-related inquiries, please contact us through the information provided on the About page.

We collect minimal information to operate and improve the Site: Essential Cookies: Small text files stored on your device that are strictly necessary for the Site to function properly, including remembering your cookie consent preference. Analytics Data: We use privacy-focused analytics (Umami) to collect anonymous, aggregated data about how visitors interact with the Site. This includes page views, referral sources, browser type, device type, and approximate geographic region. This data is anonymized and cannot be used to identify individual visitors. No personal data, IP addresses, or tracking cookies are used for analytics. No Personal Data Collection: We do not collect names, email addresses, or any personally identifiable information unless you voluntarily provide it through direct communication.

The limited information we collect is used exclusively for the following purposes: To ensure the Site functions correctly (essential cookies). To understand aggregate traffic patterns and improve content quality (anonymous analytics). To maintain the security and performance of the Site. We do not sell, rent, or share any data with third parties for commercial purposes. We do not engage in targeted advertising, profiling, or behavioural tracking.

The Site uses the following categories of cookies: Strictly Necessary Cookies: These are required for the Site to function and cannot be switched off. They include your cookie consent preference (stored in your browser's local storage). Analytics Cookies (optional): If you consent, we use Umami analytics which operates without cookies by default. Umami is a privacy-focused analytics tool that does not use cookies, does not collect personal data, and is fully GDPR compliant. We do not use advertising cookies, social media tracking cookies, or any third-party cookies for marketing purposes.

Under the GDPR and applicable data protection laws, you have the following rights: Right of Access: You may request information about any personal data we hold about you. Right to Rectification: You may request correction of inaccurate personal data. Right to Erasure: You may request deletion of your personal data. Right to Restrict Processing: You may request that we limit how we use your data. Right to Data Portability: You may request a copy of your data in a structured, machine-readable format. Right to Object: You may object to the processing of your personal data. Right to Withdraw Consent: You may withdraw your cookie consent at any time by clearing your browser's local storage or cookies. Given that we collect only anonymous, aggregated analytics data, most of these rights will not be applicable in practice. However, we respect and uphold these rights in full.

Cookie consent preferences are stored in your browser's local storage and persist until you clear your browser data. Anonymous analytics data is retained for a maximum of 24 months and is automatically purged thereafter.

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect the information processed through the Site. The Site is served over HTTPS, ensuring that all data transmitted between your browser and our servers is encrypted.

The Site uses the following third-party services: Google Fonts: Typefaces are loaded from Google's servers. Google may collect anonymous usage data in accordance with their privacy policy. Umami Analytics: A privacy-focused, open-source analytics platform that does not collect personal data or use cookies. Content Delivery Networks (CDNs): Static assets may be served through CDNs to improve performance. These services may process anonymous technical data (such as IP addresses) for delivery purposes. We do not use any social media plugins, advertising networks, or marketing automation tools.

The Site may be hosted on servers located outside the European Economic Area (EEA). Where data is transferred outside the EEA, we ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place in accordance with GDPR requirements.

The Site is not directed at children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect any personal data from children. If you believe that a child has provided personal data through the Site, please contact us so that we can take appropriate action.

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your data protection rights, please reach out through the contact information provided on the About page of this Site.