Privacy Policy

Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how Rare Pleasure Institute (operating under the domain institutmaladiesrares.net) collects, uses, and protects your information when you visit our website. We are committed to transparency and compliance with applicable data protection laws, including the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

Information We Collect

When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain non-personally identifiable information through standard web technologies. This includes:

• IP address and approximate geographic location
• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Pages visited and time spent on site
• Referral source (e.g., search engine or linking site)
• Standard server log data

We do not collect names, email addresses, phone numbers, or any other information that directly identifies you unless you voluntarily provide it (e.g., through a contact form). We do not store personal data in databases.

How We Use Information

The information we collect is used solely for the following purposes:

• To analyse website traffic and improve user experience
• To understand which content is most relevant to our visitors
• To ensure the website functions correctly and securely
• To comply with legal obligations

We do not use your data for direct marketing, profiling, or automated decision-making. No personal data is sold or shared for commercial purposes beyond what is necessary for third-party service providers.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us remember your preferences and analyse site usage.

Types of cookies we use include:

• Essential cookies: Necessary for website functionality
• Analytics cookies: Used by third-party services to understand traffic patterns
• Advertising cookies: Used by advertising networks to deliver relevant content

You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect some features of the website.

Third-Party Services

We use trusted third-party services to operate and improve our website:

• Google Analytics: To monitor traffic, user behaviour, and site performance. Google’s privacy policy applies to its processing of data.
• Advertising networks (e.g., Google AdSense): To display contextual ads based on page content, not personal data. These services may use cookies to serve ads across the web.
• Content delivery networks (CDNs): To ensure fast and secure delivery of website content.

We do not share personal data with these services. Third parties may collect data directly from your browser under their own privacy policies. We encourage you to review their policies for more information.

Data Security

We implement industry-standard technical and organisational measures to protect your data against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. This includes secure servers, encryption during transmission (HTTPS), and regular security reviews. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Your Rights

Under the UK GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Right of access: Request a copy of the data we hold about you
• Right to rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
• Right to erasure: Request deletion of your data where applicable
• Right to restrict processing: Limit how we use your data
• Right to data portability: Receive your data in a structured format
• Right to object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests
• Right to withdraw consent: Where consent was the legal basis

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details below. We will respond within one month.

Children's Privacy

Our website is not directed toward children under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal data from individuals under 18. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected such data, we will take steps to delete it promptly.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. The latest version will always be posted on this page with the updated "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Material changes will be communicated via a prominent notice on our website.

Contact Information

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact us at:

Ferdinand Kingsley
Space Needle
400 Broad St
Seattle, WA 98109
United States
[email protected]