PRIVACY POLICY for GOTHIC DUST DIARIES
Effective Date: October 18, 2026
Website: https://gothicdustdiaries.com
At Gothic Dust Diaries, we respect the privacy of our visitors and are committed to handling personal information responsibly.
This Privacy Policy explains what information may be collected when you visit our website, how that information is used, when it may be shared, and what choices you have regarding your personal information.
1. Information We Collect
When you visit Gothic Dust Diaries, certain information may be collected automatically or provided voluntarily.
Personal Information: If you contact us through email, a contact form, or an available commenting feature, we may receive information such as your name, email address, and the contents of your message.
Website Usage Information: Our website hosting and analytics services may collect information about your browser, device, IP address, pages visited, referral sources, and interactions with the website.
Cookies and Similar Technologies: Small files or other technologies may be used to support website functionality, remember preferences, and understand visitor activity.
We do not require visitors to provide personal information simply to read our articles.
2. How Information Is Collected
Information may be collected through:
Information you voluntarily submit by email, contact form, or comments.
Automatic website functions, including cookies, server logs, and analytics.
Third-party services associated with website hosting, embedded content, or social-media features.
GDD is hosted by Squarespace, which processes certain visitor information to operate and maintain the website.
3. How We Use Information
Information collected through Gothic Dust Diaries may be used to:
Respond to inquiries, comments, or correspondence.
Maintain, operate, and improve the website.
Understand website traffic and visitor engagement.
Protect the website against spam, misuse, and security threats.
Fulfill applicable legal obligations.
We do not currently operate an email newsletter. If one is introduced, subscribers will be informed about the information collected and how to unsubscribe.
4. Sharing of Information
Gothic Dust Diaries does not sell or rent visitors' personal information.
Information may be shared with service providers when necessary to operate the website, including Squarespace and any enabled analytics or communication services.
Information may also be disclosed when required by applicable law, a valid legal process, or when reasonably necessary to protect the security or legal rights of the website and its visitors.
Third-party services, including embedded videos or social-media features, may collect information according to their own privacy policies.
5. Data Storage and Security
Information submitted through Gothic Dust Diaries may be processed or stored by Squarespace and other service providers used to operate the website.
We take reasonable steps to protect information under our control. However, no website, online transmission, or electronic storage system can be guaranteed completely secure.
Personal information is retained only as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes for which it was collected, including responding to correspondence, maintaining records, and satisfying applicable legal requirements.
6. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on where you reside and which privacy laws apply, you may have rights concerning your personal information, including the ability to:
Request access to personal information held about you.
Request correction of inaccurate information.
Request deletion of certain personal information.
Object to or limit certain uses of your information.
Withdraw consent where processing depends on consent.
These rights may be subject to applicable legal exceptions.
To make a privacy-related request, contact:
We will review and respond to requests in accordance with applicable law.
7. Cookies and Website Analytics
Gothic Dust Diaries uses Squarespace as its website hosting platform.
Squarespace uses certain necessary cookies and similar technologies to support website operation. Depending on the website's settings, analytics and performance cookies may also be used to understand visitor activity.
Some third-party content or services may use additional cookies or tracking technologies.
Visitors may manage or restrict cookies through their browser settings and, where available, through the website's cookie-preference controls.
Disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.
For additional information about Squarespace cookies, visit:
https://support.squarespace.com/hc/en-us/articles/360001264507-The-cookies-Squarespace-uses
8. Third-Party Websites and External Links
Gothic Dust Diaries may provide links to museums, historical archives, artist portfolios, books, restaurants, social-media platforms, and other external websites.
These websites operate independently and may follow privacy practices different from ours.
We encourage visitors to review the privacy policies and terms of any third-party websites they choose to visit.
Gothic Dust Diaries is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of independently operated websites.
9. Children's Privacy
Gothic Dust Diaries is intended for a general audience and is not specifically directed toward children under the age of 13.
We do not knowingly solicit or collect personal information from children under 13.
If you believe a child has provided personal information through our website, please contact us at gothicdustdiaries@gmail.com so that we can review the matter and take appropriate action.
10. Applicable Privacy Laws
Gothic Dust Diaries respects the privacy rights provided by applicable laws and regulations.
Depending on a visitor's location and the laws applicable to the website, additional privacy rights or protections may apply.
Visitors who have questions about their personal information or wish to exercise an applicable privacy right may contact us using the email address provided in this policy.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
Gothic Dust Diaries may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in website features, information practices, third-party services, or applicable legal requirements.
Any revisions will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.
We encourage visitors to review this policy periodically.
12. Contact Information
For questions, concerns, or requests relating to this Privacy Policy, please contact:
Gothic Dust Diaries
Website: https://gothicdustdiaries.com
Email: gothicdustdiaries@gmail.com
Thank you for visiting Gothic Dust Diaries — Where forgotten stories find their voice.