Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy describes how The Platonist ("we", "us", or "our") collects, uses, and shares information when you visit theplatonist.com (the "Site"). By using the Site you agree to the practices described below.

Information We Collect

We do not require you to create an account to read content on the Site. The information we collect falls into two categories:

1. Information you provide

If you contact us through the contact form or by email, we receive the information you choose to submit (such as your name, email address, and message).

2. Information collected automatically

When you visit the Site, our analytics and advertising providers automatically collect technical information including your IP address, browser type, device type, operating system, referring URL, pages viewed, and the date and time of your visit. This is used to understand traffic patterns and improve the Site.

Cookies and Similar Technologies

The Site uses cookies and similar technologies. A cookie is a small text file stored on your device. We and our third-party providers use cookies for analytics and to display advertising. You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but parts of the Site may not function as intended.

Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services that may collect information about your use of the Site:

• Google Analytics — for traffic measurement and aggregate usage statistics. See Google's Privacy Policy.
• Google AdSense — to serve advertisements. Google and its partners may use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this and other websites. You can opt out of personalised advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings.

Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on a user's prior visits to our website or other websites on the internet.

How We Use Information

• To operate, maintain, and improve the Site.
• To respond to your inquiries and communications.
• To analyse traffic and content performance.
• To display relevant advertising.
• To comply with legal obligations.

Sharing of Information

We do not sell your personal information. We share information only with the third-party service providers listed above, or where required by law.

Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction (for example, under GDPR or the CCPA), you may have the right to access, correct, or delete personal information we hold about you, and to object to or restrict certain processing. To exercise these rights, contact us using the details on our contact page.

Data Retention

We retain information for as long as is necessary for the purposes described in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law.

Children's Privacy

The Site is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The "Last updated" date at the top of the page indicates when it was last revised.

Contact

For questions about this Privacy Policy, please reach us through our contact page.