Privacy Policy

Last Updated: 01.09.2024

At The Colophon, we value your privacy and strive to protect your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines the types of data we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding your information.

1. Information We Collect

We collect personal information when you interact with The Colophon, including:

• Email Address: Collected via our submission form.
• Email Interaction Data: Using Buttondown as our email service provider, we collect:
  • IP addresses
  • Open and click events
  • Email client and device information

2. How We Use Your Information

Your information is used solely to:

• Deliver The Colophon newsletter to your inbox
• Measure engagement with our content (via Buttondown's analytics)
• Improve the quality and relevance of the newsletter

We do not share your personal data with third parties for marketing purposes or sell your information.

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

While The Colophon does not directly use cookies, our hosting platform and email provider may utilize cookies or similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience and gather analytics.

4. Advertising and Sponsorship

We occasionally collaborate with sponsors or participate in affiliate programs. Only products and services relevant to the design and development community are considered. Our advertising policies are as follows:

• Exclusive Sponsorship: We limit our sponsorship to one sponsor per week.
• Transparency: Sponsored content will always be clearly labeled as "sponsored" to maintain transparency and trust with our readers.

We do not share your personal information with our sponsors.

5. External Links

Our newsletters may include links to external websites or services that are not operated by The Colophon. These external sites have their own privacy policies, and we do not assume responsibility for their content or data practices. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

6. Data Retention

We will retain your email address for as long as you remain subscribed to The Colophon. Interaction data collected by Buttondown is stored as long as necessary to analyze newsletter performance and improve content quality. You may request deletion of your personal data at any time by contacting us at [email protected].

7. Data Security

We are committed to ensuring the security of your personal information. Although we take all reasonable steps to protect your data, no transmission over the internet can be guaranteed 100% secure. By using The Colophon, you acknowledge and accept this risk.

8. Your Rights

As a subscriber, you have certain rights regarding your personal data:

• Access: You may request to view the personal information we hold about you.
• Correction: You may request corrections to your information if it is inaccurate or incomplete.
• Deletion: You may unsubscribe and request deletion of your personal data at any time.

You can exercise these rights by contacting us at [email protected].

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or for legal or operational reasons. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the updated policy on our website and, when applicable, via email.