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🜍 Privacy Policy

Last updated: October 2025

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how Archival Institute of Post-Light Echoes (“we,” “us,” or “the Institute”) collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you visit our website or subscribe to our newsletter.

We are committed to respecting your privacy and complying with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) (Regulation (EU) 2016/679).

2. Data Controller

The data controller responsible for this site is:

Archival Institute of Post-Light Echoes
Amsterdam, The Netherlands
📧 aiple@alwaysthedark.xyz

3. What We Collect

We only collect the data you voluntarily provide when:

  • subscribing to the newsletter (email address),
  • contacting us via email or form,
  • interacting with the site (basic analytics, no invasive tracking).

We do not collect sensitive personal data.

4. How We Use Your Data

Your data is used solely for:

  • sending newsletters and updates via Mailgun (our email service provider),
  • analyzing anonymous statistics to improve site functionality,
  • responding to your inquiries.

We will never sell, rent, or share your data with third parties for marketing purposes.

Data is processed under one or more of the following legal bases:

  • Your consent (newsletter subscription),
  • Our legitimate interest (maintaining website functionality and security).

You can withdraw consent at any time via the “unsubscribe” link in any newsletter.

6. Data Storage & Location

Our servers are located in Amsterdam (The Netherlands).
Newsletter data (email addresses) is securely stored and processed by Mailgun Technologies, Inc., which complies with GDPR and EU data transfer standards.

7. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to provide the requested service or as required by law.
When data is no longer needed, it will be securely deleted.

8. Your Rights (GDPR)

You have the right to:

  • Access your data,
  • Correct or delete it,
  • Withdraw consent,
  • Request data portability,
  • Lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.

Requests can be sent to aiple@alwaysthedark.xyz

9. Cookies

This website uses minimal, privacy-friendly cookies to support site functionality. No advertising or tracking cookies are used.

10. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The “last updated” date will always reflect the current version.

11. Contact

For any questions regarding this policy, contact us at:
📧 aiple@alwaysthedark.xyz