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Privacy Policy

Last updated: 1 April 2025

Introduction

Welcome to "An Ode To". We value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This policy outlines how we (may) collect, use, and safeguard information when you visit our site.

What We Collect

We (may) collect the following when you use our site:

  • Email Subscriptions: Your email address (and name, if provided) when you sign up via our form, may be stored in Airtable, Google Sheets or Glide.
  • Analytics Data: Anonymous details like location, device type, and browsing behaviour, gathered by Google Analytics.
  • User Interactions: Anonymous counts of "likes" on odes to measure popularity, with no personal identifiers linked.
  • Affiliate Data: Clicking affiliate links (e.g., Amazon Associates, others) may share click/purchase data with those partners.
  • Social Sharing: When you share odes via third-party tools, those platforms may collect data per their policies.

How We Use Your Data

We (may) use this information to:

  • Send you updates if you subscribe (opt-out available anytime).
  • Enhance the site through analytics and "likes" insights.
  • Earn commissions via affiliate links when you buy from partners.
  • Enable sharing of odes to social media via third-party tools.

Legal Basis

Under UK GDPR and EU law, we process data based on:

  • Consent (subscriptions, non-essential cookies).
  • Legitimate interests (analytics, "likes," site functionality).
  • Contractual necessity (affiliate tracking).

Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies for functionality, analytics, and affiliates. You may read our Cookies Policy for details. A banner will request your consent - decline, and you’ll be redirected to our X page; access requires consent or manual cookie blocking otherwise.

Who We Share With

Your data may be shared with:

  • Service Providers: Webflow (hosting), Airtable / Google Sheets / Glide (subscriptions), Google Analytics (stats).
  • Affiliate Partners: Amazon and others, only for clicked links.
  • Social Media Tools: Third-party sharing services, per their terms when you share odes. We don’t sell your data or share it beyond these purposes.

Your Rights

You may:

  • Access, correct, or delete your data (e.g., unsubscribe).
  • Object to or restrict processing (e.g., opt out of analytics: tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout).
  • Request data portability (for subscription info).
  • Complain to the UK ICO (www.ico.org.uk) or your local authority.

Data Storage and Security

Subscription data may be stored securely in Airtable, Google Sheets or Glide, protected by standard safeguards. We keep it only as long as needed - until you unsubscribe or we wind down the service.

Global Use

Based in the UK, we serve a global audience, with a focus on the US and Europe. Data may transfer internationally (e.g., to US-based partners like Google or Amazon), meeting UK GDPR standards.

Updates

This policy may change, especially as affiliates launch. Check back for the latest version.

Contact Us

Questions or requests? You may reach us by email here.