Welcome to Odin's Place (accessible from odins.place). Your privacy is incredibly important to us. Because we value transparency, this Privacy Policy outlines exactly what little data we collect, how it is used, and how we keep it secure.
Unlike many websites, we do not use any third-party tracking pixels, external advertising networks, or outside analytics platforms.
1. Information We Collect and How We Use It
We only collect the absolute minimum amount of data required to run this website and deliver content to you.
- Email Address: To create a subscriber account, log in, or receive newsletter updates, you must provide an email address. We use this strictly to verify your identity during login (via Ghost's secure passwordless "magic links") and to email you updates or newsletters you have opted into.
- Name / Pseudonym (Optional): You have the option to add a name to your profile. This is completely voluntary, and you are welcome to use a pseudonym or nickname. If provided, we only use it to personalize our email communications to you.
2. The Platform and Infrastructure We Use
Your data is processed and stored using two primary, trusted systems:
- The Ghost Platform: Our website is built on the Ghost blogging platform. Ghost securely handles our user authentication, membership database, and native newsletter distribution. Your login credentials and subscription preferences are managed natively within this system.
- Gmail / Google Workspace: If you send us an email directly, or if we correspond with you individually, that communication is handled through Gmail. Your email address and the contents of your message will be stored securely within our Google account for communication purposes only.
3. Cookies and Tracking
We do not use any third-party tracking or analytics cookies (such as Google Analytics) to monitor your behavior across the web. Ghost uses essential, native functional cookies solely to keep you logged into your account and remember your site preferences. These do not track your personal identity.
4. Data Sharing and Third Parties
We do not sell, rent, trade, or share your personal data with any third-party companies, advertisers, or outside marketers. Your data is only handled by the infrastructure required to run the site (Ghost and Gmail) as detailed above.
We will only disclose your information if strictly required to do so by law or in response to valid legal requests by public authorities.
5. Data Retention and Control
You have total control over your data.
- Profile Changes: You can update or delete your optional name at any time by logging into your profile portal on our website.
- Unsubscribing: You can opt-out of receiving future newsletter emails at any time by clicking the "Unsubscribe" link at the bottom of any email we send you.
- Account Deletion: If you wish to have your email address completely deleted from our database, please contact us at [email protected], and we will permanently remove your record within 30 days.
6. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect minor operational changes. Any updates will be posted directly on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date.
7. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please reach out to us at: [email protected]
Last Updated: May 26, 2026