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Last Updated: August 8, 2026

At Balse.org (“we,” “us,” or “our”), we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding your data when you visit our publication or subscribe to our dispatches.

1. Information We Collect

We collect minimal personal data to provide a clean reading experience and deliver our editorial dispatches:

  • Subscriber Information: When you voluntarily subscribe to our newsletter or create a member account, we collect your email address (and display name, if provided).
  • Technical & Usage Data: Like most websites, our publishing platform (Ghost) processes limited non-identifying technical data, including browser type, general location, device type, and basic visitor metrics.
  • Communication Data: If you contact us directly via email, we collect your email address and any information included in your message.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal data strictly for editorial and operational purposes:

  • To deliver email newsletters, essays, and publication updates to your inbox.
  • To manage member access and authentication sessions.
  • To respond to inquiries or editorial feedback.
  • To maintain site performance, security, and integrity.

We do not sell, rent, trade, or monetize your personal data or email address to third parties for marketing purposes.

3. Publishing Engine & Third-Party Services

Balse.org is hosted on the Ghost publishing platform. To operate our digital magazine, we rely on a small number of trusted service providers who process data on our behalf:

  • Ghost (Ghost Foundation): Powers our content management, member database, and email newsletter distribution.
  • Embedded Media: Articles may include embedded media from third-party platforms (such as YouTube, Qobuz, Spotify, Bandcamp, or Vimeo). Interacting with embedded content functions as if you visited the third-party provider directly, and those platforms may collect data or set cookies according to their respective privacy policies.

4. Cookies & Session Storage

Balse.org follows a privacy-first approach to web tracking:

  • Essential Cookies: We use strictly necessary session cookies provided by Ghost to keep signed-in members authenticated and manage site functionality.
  • No Invasive Ad Tracking: We do not use third-party advertising cookies, retargeting pixels, or invasive behavioral tracking tools.

5. Data Retention & Unsubscribing

  • Unsubscribing: You can opt out of receiving email newsletters at any time by clicking the "Unsubscribe" link at the bottom of any email dispatch.
  • Account Deletion: You may request the full deletion of your member account and personal data from our database by contacting us directly.

6. Your Data Rights

Depending on your location (including the EU/EEA, UK, or California), you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:

  • The right to access, update, or request deletion of the personal data we hold about you.
  • The right to withdraw consent for email communications at any time.

To exercise any of these rights, please reach out via our contact details below.

7. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in site functionality or legal requirements. Any updates will be published to this page with a revised "Last Updated" date.

8. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact the publisher at:

Balse.org

Email: editorial@balse.org

Website:https://balse.org