Effective Date: 2025-03-26

EclecticMind.org respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and share your information in compliance with Swedish and EU privacy laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Swedish Data Protection Act (2018:218).

1. Information We Collect

• Automatically Collected Data: We gather anonymized usage data, such as IP addresses and browsing behavior, to improve user experience and website functionality. Our analytics service does not use cookies and respects visitor privacy.
• Commenting Data: When you log in to comment on our site, authentication is handled either through a third-party authentication provider or by using a username and password. Comments are managed within our self-hosted system. The information collected includes your chosen authentication credentials and any personal data you include in your comments.
• Advertising Data: We display ads that may collect data to personalize content based on browsing behavior. Third-party vendors may use cookies to serve ads based on prior visits to our website and other websites.
• Newsletter Data: If you subscribe to our newsletter, your email address and any other information you provide are collected and managed through our newsletter distribution platform.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information to:

• Improve user experience and website functionality.
• Display personalized ads.
• Enable commenting functionality.
• Send newsletters to subscribers.
• Comply with legal obligations and regulatory requirements.

3. Sharing Your Information

• We do not sell your personal data.
• We may share anonymized data with third-party services for analytics and advertising purposes.
• Advertising and analytics providers may process your data under their respective privacy policies. Currently, we use Google AdSense for advertising, Vercel Web Analytics for analytics, and Google Reader Revenue Manager for our newsletter service.
• We may disclose your information where required by Swedish or EU law, governmental request, judicial proceeding, court order, or legal process.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

• Our website uses cookies for authentication when commenting.
• Third-party vendors may use cookies to serve ads based on prior visits to our website or other websites.
• You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings. Additionally, you may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting the appropriate settings page of the advertising provider.

5. Your Rights Under GDPR and Swedish Law

You have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Right to Access: Request copies of your personal data.
• Right to Rectification: Request correction of any inaccurate or incomplete information.
• Right to Erasure (Right to be Forgotten): Request deletion of your personal data under certain conditions.
• Right to Restrict Processing: Request restriction of processing your personal data under certain conditions.
• Right to Object to Processing: Object to our processing of your personal data.
• Right to Data Portability: Receive your personal data in a structured, commonly used format and transmit it to another data controller.
• Right to Lodge a Complaint: If you believe we have violated your rights, you may file a complaint with the Swedish Authority for Privacy Protection (IMY).

6. Contact Information

For privacy-related inquiries or to exercise your rights, you can contact us at admin@eclecticmind.org.

7. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify users of significant changes via a notice on the website or by other reasonable means.

8. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

This Privacy Policy is governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Sweden, including the GDPR and the Swedish Data Protection Act (2018:218). Any disputes shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Sweden.