Privacy Policy

Last updated: February 7, 2026

At Ouidah Origins, we believe privacy is a right, not a luxury. This policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding your data.

What We Collect

Information You Provide

When you use our contact form ("Send a Missive"), we collect:

Your name
Email address
Intent/reason for contact (domain purchase, visit planning, partnership, other)
Optional message content

Automatically Collected Information

We collect minimal technical data:

Analytics: Page views, browser type, device type (via privacy-respecting analytics)
PWA Cache: Offline content stored locally on your device (you control this)
Theme Preference: Day/Night mode saved in browser localStorage

Note

We do NOT use:

Google Analytics or invasive tracking scriptsThird-party advertising cookiesFingerprinting or behavioral profiling

How We Use Your Data

We use collected information solely for:

Communication: Responding to your inquiries via the contact form

Site Improvement: Understanding which content resonates (aggregate data only)

Technical Maintenance: Ensuring the PWA and offline features work correctly

We never sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties, except as required by law.

Your Rights

Under GDPR and similar privacy laws, you have the right to:

Access: Request a copy of any personal data we hold about youCorrection: Request corrections to inaccurate dataDeletion: Request deletion of your data ("right to be forgotten")Portability: Request your data in a machine-readable formatOpt-Out: Disable analytics or PWA caching at any time

Questions?

If you have questions about this privacy policy or how we handle your data, please reach out.

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