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PRIVACY POLICY

Updated June 1, 2026

Privacy Policy describes how our website collects, uses, and shares information about visitors. We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about the data practices on our site. By using this website, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

Information We Do Not Collect

Our website does not collect, store, or process any personal information, including:

  • Names, email addresses, phone numbers, or mailing addresses
  • Payment or financial information
  • Account credentials or login information
  • Any form submissions containing personal data

We do not operate an e-commerce platform, and we do not require users to create accounts or provide personal information to use this website.

Automatically Collected Information

Like most websites, our site automatically collects certain non-personal technical data when you visit. This information is collected through the third-party analytics tools described below and may include:

  • IP address (anonymized or truncated)
  • Browser type and version
  • Operating system
  • Pages visited and time spent on each page
  • Referring website or search engine
  • Date and time of your visit
  • Mouse movements, clicks, and scroll behavior (via Microsoft Clarity)

This data is collected in aggregate and is not used to identify individual users.

Analytics Tools

Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google LLC, to understand how visitors interact with our website. Google Analytics collects data about your visits, including pages viewed, session duration, and general geographic location, using cookies and similar tracking technologies.

Google may use this data in accordance with its own privacy policy. You can review Google’s privacy practices at: https://policies.google.com/privacy

To opt out of Google Analytics tracking, you may install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on available at: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout

Microsoft Clarity

We use Microsoft Clarity, a behavioral analytics tool provided by Microsoft Corporation. Clarity helps us understand how users interact with our website through features such as session recordings, heatmaps, and click tracking. This data helps us improve the usability and performance of our site.

Microsoft Clarity may collect:

  • Mouse movements, clicks, and scroll behavior
  • Pages visited and time on page
  • Technical data such as browser type and device information

Website usage data is captured using first- and third-party cookies and other tracking technologies to analyze visitor behavior and improve site performance.

Microsoft processes this data in accordance with its own privacy policy. You can review Microsoft’s privacy practices at: https://privacy.microsoft.com/en-us/privacystatement

By using our website, you consent to the processing of data by Microsoft Clarity as described above. Microsoft Clarity stores data using first- and third-party cookies. You may manage or disable cookies through your browser settings.

Cookies

Our website uses cookies — small text files placed on your device — primarily through Google Analytics and Microsoft Clarity. These cookies are used to:

  • Track aggregate website usage and traffic patterns
  • Record session interactions for behavioral analysis
  • Distinguish returning visitors from new visitors

We do not use cookies to collect personally identifiable information, and we do not use cookies for advertising or marketing purposes.

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of some websites, though it should not impact your ability to use our site.

Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

Children’s Privacy

Our website is not directed to children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect any information from children. If you believe a child has provided information through our site, please contact us so we can take appropriate action.

Data Security

Although we do not collect personal information, we take reasonable technical measures to maintain the security and integrity of our website and the limited data collected by our analytics tools. Our website is hosted on a custom Windows-based platform and is not operated through third-party website builders or hosted e-commerce platforms.

Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR – EU/EEA Visitors)

For visitors located in the European Union or European Economic Area, we are required under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) to identify the lawful basis on which we process personal data.

We rely on Legitimate Interests (Article 6(1)(f) of the GDPR) as our lawful basis for processing the limited technical and behavioral data collected through Google Analytics and Microsoft Clarity. Our legitimate interests are:

  • Understanding how visitors use our website so we can improve its content, performance, and usability
  • Monitoring website traffic and technical performance to maintain a secure and functional site

We have assessed that these interests are not overridden by the privacy rights of our visitors, given that: (a) we do not collect any directly identifiable personal information; (b) the data collected is limited to aggregate usage and behavioral metrics; (c) visitors retain the ability to opt out of analytics tracking as described below.

If you have questions about our legitimate interests assessment, you may contact us using the contact details below.

Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have rights under applicable privacy law regarding data that relates to you. For visitors in the European Union or European Economic Area, the GDPR provides the following rights:

  • Right of Access — You have the right to request confirmation of whether we process data relating to you, and to obtain a copy of that data.
  • Right to Erasure (“Right to be Forgotten”) — You have the right to request deletion of personal data relating to you where it is no longer necessary for the purposes for which it was collected, or where you have successfully objected to its processing.
  • Right to Restriction of Processing — You have the right to request that we restrict processing of your data in certain circumstances, such as while a dispute about its accuracy or our legitimate interests is resolved.
  • Right to Data Portability — Where processing is carried out by automated means, you have the right to receive data relating to you in a structured, commonly used, machine-readable format.
  • Right to Object — You have the right to object at any time to processing of your data based on our legitimate interests. Where you object, we will cease processing unless we can demonstrate compelling legitimate grounds that override your interests, or where processing is necessary for legal claims.
  • Right to Lodge a Complaint — You have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection supervisory authority if you believe your rights under the GDPR have been infringed. In the EU, supervisory authorities are listed at: https://edpb.europa.eu/about-edpb/about-edpb/members_en

Please note that because we do not collect directly identifiable personal information, many of these rights may have limited practical application in the context of our website. The data collected by Google Analytics and Microsoft Clarity is governed primarily by those providers’ own data practices, and you may also exercise rights directly with them.

To exercise any of the rights above, or for any privacy-related inquiry, please contact us using our contact details below. We will respond to all requests within 30 days.

In addition to these rights, all visitors may limit analytics data collection by:

  • Opting out of Google Analytics via the opt-out browser add-on
  • Managing or disabling cookies through your browser settings
  • Using browser privacy or incognito modes to limit tracking

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. When we do, we will update the effective date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Continued use of our website after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

H. Theophile
36 West 25th Street – 17th Floor
New York, NY 10010
privacy@htheophile.com
1-212-727-0074