Our Commitment to Privacy
We believe in radical privacy. This is not merely a policy—it is a foundational principle.
In a world increasingly hostile to individual privacy, this space is designed to be different.
Core Principle: Your data belongs to you. Not to us. Not to advertisers. Not to algorithms designed to manipulate your attention.
What We Collect
Newsletter Subscriptions
If you choose to subscribe to our newsletter, we collect only your email address. This data is:
- Encrypted end-to-end using AES-256-GCM encryption before storage
- Never shared with third parties
- Never sold or monetized in any way
- Used solely for sending you occasional updates about new content
Questionnaire Responses
When you answer the Proust Questionnaire or any other self-inquiry tools on this site:
- Your responses are stored locally in your browser (localStorage)
- We never receive your responses on our servers
- Your answers remain entirely private to you
- You can clear your responses at any time by clearing your browser data
What We Don't Collect
- No tracking cookies: We do not use tracking cookies or similar technologies
- No analytics: No Google Analytics, no Facebook Pixel, no third-party analytics services
- No fingerprinting: We do not attempt to identify you across sessions or devices
- No behavioral profiling: We do not build profiles of your interests or behaviors
- No advertising networks: We do not participate in ad networks or retargeting
Technical Details
Server Logs
Like all web servers, our server maintains basic access logs for operational purposes (debugging,
preventing abuse). These logs contain:
- IP addresses (automatically rotated and deleted after 7 days)
- Request timestamps
- Requested URLs
- HTTP status codes
These logs are never used for tracking or profiling and are retained only for operational security.
Encryption
All data transmission occurs over HTTPS (TLS 1.3). Newsletter email addresses are encrypted at rest
using AES-256-GCM with keys stored separately from the encrypted data.
Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access your data: Request a copy of any data we store about you
- Delete your data: Request deletion of your email address from our newsletter database
- Export your data: Receive your data in a portable format
- Opt-out: Unsubscribe from the newsletter at any time via the link in any email
Philosophy
This privacy policy reflects a philosophical commitment, not just a legal obligation.
The self-inquiry encouraged by the questionnaire requires a safe, private space.
Without privacy, honest self-reflection becomes performative—shaped by the imagined gaze of others.
"The freedom of the uninterrupted delight of I-consciousness is completely independent
of any reference to anything else."
—Abhinavagupta
This freedom requires privacy. We are committed to providing it.
Changes to This Policy
If we make changes to this privacy policy, we will update this page and note the revision date below.
Significant changes will be announced to newsletter subscribers.
Last updated: December 13, 2025
Contact
Questions, concerns, or requests regarding your privacy?
Visit our contact page.