Privacy

🔒 Privacy Policy – Philosophus Umbrae

Effective Date: 12/10/2025
Last Updated: 12/10/2025

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1. Introduction

This is the official privacy policy for Philosophus Umbrae (https://philosophus-umbrae.info), a personal archive of writing, artwork, and audio curated by Nigel Hughes. Your privacy matters, and this policy outlines what data may be collected and how it is handled.

2. What Data Is (and Isn’t) Collected

This site:

  • Does not collect personal data directly.
  • Does not use contact forms, comment fields, or user logins.
  • Does not store personally identifiable information.

However, due to the use of Google Analytics and embedded third-party media, some non-identifiable usage data may be collected by third parties.

3. Cookies & Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to collect anonymised usage data (e.g. pages visited, time spent, device type). This helps us improve the site experience.

Cookies used by Google Analytics:

  • Track basic usage patterns
  • Do not include personal details like name, email, or IP (if IP anonymisation is enabled — which we recommend)
  • Are stored on your device unless you disable them

You can control or delete cookies at any time via your browser settings.

4. Embedded Content from Other Platforms

Pages on this site may include embedded content (e.g. Instagram posts, Spotify players). Embedded content from other websites behaves in the same way as if the visitor had visited the other website directly.

These platforms may collect data about you, use cookies, and monitor your interaction with the embedded content — especially if you have an account and are logged in to those platforms.

Current platforms embedded:

  • Instagram
  • Spotify (planned)

We recommend reviewing their privacy policies for more details.

5. External Links

This site contains outbound links to third-party platforms, including but not limited to:

  • Fourth Wall (for merchandise)
  • Medium (for writing)
  • Spotify (for audio)
  • Instagram (for updates and cartoons)

These external sites are governed by their own privacy policies. We accept no responsibility or liability for their practices.

6. Hosting & Site Security

This website is hosted by Hostinger, an EU-based provider with GDPR-compliant security practices.

No data you input (because there are no forms) is stored by this site.

7. Your Rights Under GDPR

As no personal data is collected directly through this site, most GDPR rights do not apply.

However, should you reach out through other platforms (e.g. via Instagram, Medium, or email), your rights include:

  • The right to access your data
  • The right to rectification
  • The right to erasure (“right to be forgotten”)
  • The right to object or restrict processing
  • The right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

8. Contact & Data Controller

For any privacy-related concerns or questions, contact:

Nigel Hughes
Instagram: @philosophus_umbrae

9. Updates to This Policy

This privacy policy may be updated occasionally, especially if features such as newsletters, comments, or e-commerce are added.

Changes will be reflected on this page with a new “Last Updated” date.