Privacy Policy
Last Updated: February 1, 2026
Academic Satire (“we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website academicsatire.com (the “Site”).
1. Information We Collect
1.1 Information You Provide
We collect information you voluntarily provide when you:
- Subscribe to our newsletter: Email address and name
- Contact us: Name, email address, and message content
- Comment on blog posts: Name, email address, and comment content
1.2 Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our Site, we automatically collect certain information:
- Device Information: Browser type, operating system, device type
- Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on pages, click patterns
- Location Data: General geographic location based on IP address
- Cookies and Similar Technologies: See Section 4 below
1.3 Information from Third Parties
We may receive information from:
- Analytics Providers: Google Analytics provides aggregated website usage data
- Social Media Platforms: If you interact with our social media content
2. How We Use Your Information
We use collected information to:
- Deliver newsletter content you’ve subscribed to
- Respond to your inquiries and communications
- Improve our website and content
- Analyze website traffic and usage patterns
- Prevent fraud and ensure website security
- Comply with legal obligations
Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)
For users in the European Economic Area (EEA), we process your data based on:
- Consent: Newsletter subscriptions and optional cookies
- Legitimate Interest: Website analytics and improvement
- Contractual Necessity: Fulfilling your requests
- Legal Obligation: Compliance with applicable laws
3. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell your personal information. We may share data with:
3.1 Service Providers
- Email Service: [Your email provider] for newsletter delivery
- Analytics: Google Analytics for website statistics
- Hosting: GitHub Pages for website hosting
- API Services: DeepSeek for AI-generated content
3.2 Legal Requirements
We may disclose information if required by law or to:
- Comply with legal process
- Protect our rights and safety
- Prevent fraud or illegal activity
4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
4.1 Types of Cookies We Use
| Cookie Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Essential | Site functionality | Session |
| Analytics | Usage statistics | 2 years |
| Preferences | Theme, language | 1 year |
4.2 Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics 4 to understand how visitors use our Site. Google Analytics collects:
- Pages visited
- Time on site
- Traffic sources
- General location
Opt-Out Options:
- Use our cookie consent banner to decline analytics cookies
- Install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
- Enable “Do Not Track” in your browser
4.3 Managing Cookies
You can control cookies through:
- Our cookie consent banner
- Your browser settings
- Third-party opt-out tools
5. Third-Party Links
Our Site contains links to third-party websites, including:
- Amazon (for book purchases)
- Social media platforms
- External resources
We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these sites. Please review their privacy policies.
6. Data Retention
We retain your information for:
- Newsletter subscribers: Until you unsubscribe
- Contact form submissions: 2 years
- Analytics data: 26 months (Google Analytics default)
7. Your Rights
7.1 For All Users
You have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Correct inaccurate data
- Unsubscribe from communications
- Request data deletion
7.2 Additional Rights for EEA Residents (GDPR)
- Right to Portability: Receive your data in a portable format
- Right to Restriction: Limit how we process your data
- Right to Object: Object to certain processing activities
- Right to Withdraw Consent: At any time, without affecting prior processing
7.3 California Residents (CCPA)
California residents have the right to:
- Know what personal information is collected
- Know if personal information is sold or disclosed
- Say no to the sale of personal information
- Access their personal information
- Equal service and price
To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy [at] profynot [dot] com.
8. Data Security
We implement appropriate security measures including:
- HTTPS encryption
- Secure data storage
- Limited access to personal data
- Regular security reviews
However, no internet transmission is 100% secure.
9. International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries outside your residence, including the United States. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place.
10. Children’s Privacy
Our Site is not intended for children under 13 (or 16 in the EEA). We do not knowingly collect data from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.
11. AI-Generated Content
Our blog uses DeepSeek API to generate content. This process:
- Does not collect personal visitor data
- May use general topic trends for content creation
- Does not use your personal information for AI training
12. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Modified” date. Continued use of the Site constitutes acceptance of changes.
13. Contact Us
For privacy-related questions or to exercise your rights:
Email: privacy [at] profynot [dot] com
Mailing Address: Prof Y Not [Your Address] [City, State, ZIP]
For EU residents, you may also contact your local data protection authority if you have concerns about our data practices.