Privacy Policy

1. Who we are

Escale Privée is published by Arcan Schalier. For the purposes of applicable data protection legislation, we are the data controller. Contact: [email protected].

2. Data we collect

We collect the minimum necessary to operate this publication:

• Email address — when you voluntarily subscribe to the Inner Circle.
• Subscription metadata — timestamp, source (e.g., which page you subscribed from).
• Analytics data — anonymised page views via Google Analytics 4 (only if you consent via our cookie banner). IP addresses are anonymised.

We do not collect: names, payment information, phone numbers, or any other personal data.

3. How we use your data

• To send you editorial correspondence (issues, field notes, editorial updates).
• To understand how readers navigate these pages (anonymised analytics).

We will never sell, rent, or share your email address with third parties.

4. Cookies

We use a small set of cookies. Analytics cookies are only activated after your explicit consent. See our Cookie Policy for details.

5. Your rights (GDPR/RODO)

Under the General Data Protection Regulation you have the right to:

• Access — request a copy of the data we hold about you.
• Rectification — correct inaccurate data.
• Erasure — request deletion of your data.
• Unsubscribe — every email contains an unsubscribe link. You can also email us directly.

To exercise any of these rights, contact [email protected].

6. Data storage & security

Subscriber data is stored in an encrypted PostgreSQL database hosted by Abacus.AI with TLS encryption in transit. We do not store sensitive personal data beyond your email address.

7. Third-party services

• Google Analytics 4 — anonymised analytics (only with consent). Google Privacy Policy.
• Abacus.AI — email delivery infrastructure.

8. Changes to this policy

We may update this policy from time to time. Significant changes will be communicated via the Inner Circle.