Scope

This Privacy Policy applies to the-aestheticedit.org and pages that link to this Policy (the “Site”). It does not apply to websites, apps, or services operated by other organizations, even when we link to them.

In this Policy, “The Aesthetic Edit,” “we,” “us,” and “our” refer to the operator of the Site.

Information we collect

We may collect the following categories of information:

Information you provide

• Communications: your name, email address, and the content of a message when you contact us.
• Comments: your display name, email address, optional website, comment, IP address, and browser information when comments are enabled and you submit one.
• Subscriptions: your email address and preferences if we offer an email newsletter and you choose to subscribe.
• Privacy requests: information reasonably necessary to receive, verify, and respond to your request.

Information collected automatically

• Device and log data: IP address, browser type, operating system, device type, referring page, requested page, date and time, and server or security logs.
• Usage data: pages viewed, links selected, search terms entered on the Site, and interactions with Site features.
• Cookie and similar data: cookie identifiers, preferences, and information described in the Cookies section below.
• Approximate location: a general location inferred from an IP address. We do not request precise GPS location.

Please do not send sensitive personal information—such as government identification numbers, financial account credentials, health information, or precise location—through the Site.

How we use information

We use information for the following purposes:

• to provide, maintain, and improve the Site;
• to respond to messages, questions, collaboration inquiries, and privacy requests;
• to publish and moderate comments, prevent spam, and maintain community standards;
• to understand Site performance and how content is used;
• to remember preferences and support Site functionality;
• to detect, investigate, and prevent fraud, abuse, security incidents, or technical problems;
• to comply with law and enforce our terms, rights, and policies; and
• for another purpose disclosed to you when the information is collected.

Cookies and similar technologies

Cookies are small files placed on a browser or device. The Site and its service providers may use cookies, local storage, pixels, or similar technologies for essential operation, security, preference storage, comment functionality, embedded content, and measurement.

You can usually remove or block cookies through your browser settings. Blocking certain cookies may affect Site features. Your browser may also offer controls for third-party cookies or tracking protection.

Do Not Track and preference signals

Some browsers transmit a “Do Not Track” signal. Because there is no uniform industry standard for interpreting that legacy signal, the Site does not currently respond to it. If our practices become subject to a law that requires recognition of a legally valid universal opt-out preference signal, we will honor that signal as required.

How we disclose information

We may disclose information to the following categories of recipients:

• Hosting, infrastructure, and security providers that keep the Site available and secure.
• Website and communications providers that support WordPress, forms, comments, email, or newsletter delivery.
• Professional advisers when reasonably necessary for legal, accounting, insurance, or similar services.
• Authorities or other parties when required by law, legal process, or a good-faith need to protect rights, safety, and security.
• A successor or transaction participant in connection with a merger, reorganization, sale, transfer, or similar business event, subject to appropriate safeguards.
• Other parties at your direction or with your consent.

We may also use and disclose aggregated or de-identified information that cannot reasonably be linked to you.

Third-party services and links

The Site may use or link to third-party services. Those parties may receive technical information such as your IP address, browser information, the page you visited, and information from cookies or similar technologies. They process information under their own privacy policies.

Third parties whose tools, content, or links appear on the Site may collect information about your activity over time and across different websites or services. We do not control their independent practices.

Advertising and affiliate links

Some editorial content may include affiliate links. If you follow an affiliate link, the destination retailer or affiliate network may use cookies or similar technologies to record the referral and may pay us a commission if you make a purchase, at no additional cost to you. Those parties determine their own data practices.

We do not sell personal information for money. As of the date above, we do not use Google Analytics or serve behaviorally targeted display advertising through the Site. If those practices change, we will update this Policy and provide any notices or choices required by applicable law.

Affiliate relationships are also disclosed clearly near relevant recommendations or links. Editorial opinions remain our own.

Retention and security

We keep personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this Policy, including to provide the Site, maintain security and records, resolve disputes, and meet legal obligations. Retention periods vary according to the type of information, why it was collected, and applicable requirements.

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures designed to protect personal information. No method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Your privacy choices and U.S. state privacy rights

Depending on where you live and subject to applicable exceptions, you may have the right to request access to personal information we hold about you; request correction or deletion; receive a portable copy; opt out of certain sale, sharing, targeted advertising, or profiling; or limit certain uses of sensitive personal information. You may also have the right not to receive discriminatory treatment for exercising a privacy right.

To make a request, use our Contact page and include “Privacy Request” in the subject or first line. Describe the right you wish to exercise and the email address associated with your interaction with us. We may ask for information reasonably necessary to verify your identity and request. We will use verification information only for that purpose.

An authorized agent may submit a request where permitted by law. We may ask the agent for proof of authorization and may ask you to confirm the request directly. If applicable law gives you a right to appeal our decision, reply to our response with “Privacy Appeal” and explain your concern.

These rights apply only to the extent required by law. We may retain or decline to act on certain information where an exception applies, including for security, fraud prevention, legal compliance, or the exercise or defense of legal claims.

Children’s privacy

The Site is intended for a general audience and is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided personal information to us, please contact us so we can review and delete it as appropriate. We do not knowingly sell or share the personal information of individuals under 16.

International visitors

The Site and its service providers may process information in the United States, Japan, and other countries. Those countries may have data-protection laws that differ from the laws where you live. Where required, we take steps intended to provide appropriate safeguards for international transfers.

Changes to this Policy

We may update this Policy to reflect changes in the Site, our practices, or applicable law. We will post the revised version on this page and update the “last updated” date. If a change is material, we may provide a more prominent notice where appropriate.