Privacy is not a privilege; it is a fundamental requirement for free will and independent thought. In a world where algorithms harvest your attention and personal data to dictate your desires, we treat your privacy as an absolute sanctuary.
1. What We Collect
We only collect what is strictly necessary to keep this platform functioning. When you create an account, we store your chosen username, email address, and the thoughts (echos) you decide to publish. We do not build psychological profiles to manipulate you.
2. No Algorithmic Manipulation
The Last Penguin has no hidden algorithms designed to hijack your dopamine receptors. You see what is published, chronologically or by pure merit. Your reading habits are your own business.
3. Your Autonomy
You have the absolute right to modify, delete, or obscure any data you have provided to this sanctuary. If you wish to erase your digital footprint from The Last Penguin, you can do so, and we will honor that erasure completely.
Legal & Compliance Information
At The Last Penguin, accessible from thelastpenguin.com, one of our main priorities is the privacy of our visitors. This Privacy Policy document contains types of information that is collected and recorded by The Last Penguin and how we use it.
Log Files
The Last Penguin follows a standard procedure of using log files. These files log visitors when they visit websites. The information collected by log files include internet protocol (IP) addresses, browser type, Internet Service Provider (ISP), date and time stamp, referring/exit pages, and possibly the number of clicks. These are not linked to any information that is personally identifiable. The purpose of the information is for analyzing trends, administering the site, tracking users' movement on the website, and gathering demographic information.
Cookies and Web Beacons
Like any other website, The Last Penguin uses 'cookies'. These cookies are used to store information including visitors' preferences, and the pages on the website that the visitor accessed or visited. The information is used to optimize the users' experience by customizing our web page content based on visitors' browser type and/or other information.
Google DoubleClick DART Cookie
Google is one of a third-party vendor on our site. It also uses cookies, known as DART cookies, to serve ads to our site visitors based upon their visit to our site and other sites on the internet. However, visitors may choose to decline the use of DART cookies by visiting the Google ad and content network Privacy Policy at the following URL: https://policies.google.com/technologies/ads
CCPA Privacy Rights (Do Not Sell My Personal Information)
Under the CCPA, among other rights, California consumers have the right to:
- Request that a business that collects a consumer's personal data disclose the categories and specific pieces of personal data that a business has collected about consumers.
- Request that a business delete any personal data about the consumer that a business has collected.
- Request that a business that sells a consumer's personal data, not sell the consumer's personal data.
GDPR Data Protection Rights
We would like to make sure you are fully aware of all of your data protection rights. Every user is entitled to the following:
- The right to access – You have the right to request copies of your personal data.
- The right to rectification – You have the right to request that we correct any information you believe is inaccurate.
- The right to erasure – You have the right to request that we erase your personal data, under certain conditions.
- The right to restrict processing – You have the right to request that we restrict the processing of your personal data, under certain conditions.
Children's Information (COPPA)
Another part of our priority is adding protection for children while using the internet. We encourage parents and guardians to observe, participate in, and/or monitor and guide their online activity. The Last Penguin does not knowingly collect any Personal Identifiable Information from children under the age of 13. If you think that your child provided this kind of information on our website, we strongly encourage you to contact us immediately and we will do our best efforts to promptly remove such information from our records.
Contact Us
If you have additional questions or require more information about our Privacy Policy, do not hesitate to contact us at: legal@thelastpenguin.com
