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Privacy Policy — RIP Arles

May 15, 2026 · Editor · 3 min

Privacy Policy

Last updated: 2026-05-10. This Privacy Policy explains how RIP Arles collects, uses, and protects information when you visit our website at https://rip-arles.org/ or use our services. It applies to all visitors, users, and others who access the site.

Introduction

RIP Arles is committed to safeguarding your privacy. This policy covers the personal data we collect through our website, how we use it, who we share it with, and your rights in relation to that data.

Information we collect

We collect information to provide, maintain, protect, and improve our services. This includes:

  • Analytics cookies and usage data to understand how visitors interact with the site.
  • Server logs such as IP address, browser type, access times, and pages visited for security and troubleshooting.
  • Contact form submissions, including your name, email address, and any message you provide, to respond to inquiries.

How we use information

  • To improve our content and site experience based on how visitors use the site.
  • To respond to inquiries and provide support via the contact form.
  • To comply with applicable laws and regulations and to protect our rights and those of our users.

Cookies and tracking

We use several technologies to track usage and improve the site:

  • Cloudflare for security, performance, and DDoS protection.
  • Microsoft Clarity for user behavior analytics to help us understand how visitors interact with our site.
  • Google Analytics to measure site traffic and usage trends.

Third-party services

We may engage third-party services that set cookies or collect information on our behalf. Some providers may place cookies for analytics, advertising, or security purposes. Examples include affiliate networks or partners that may set cookies during your visit. Note that we may reference or partner with services like NordVPN or ZoogVPN as part of our security or performance discussions; these examples illustrate the type of providers we may work with. This policy does not cover the privacy practices of these third parties; you should review their privacy policies separately.

Your rights

  • Access and portability: You may request a copy of the personal data we hold about you and information about how we process it.
  • Deletion and withdrawal: You may request deletion of your personal data where there is no compelling reason for us to continue processing it, subject to legal obligations.
  • Opt-out: You may opt out of certain processing activities, such as analytics tracking, where applicable.

For EU readers, this policy is intended to comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). For California residents, the policy is intended to comply with the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). To exercise your rights under GDPR or CCPA, please use the contact information below.

Data retention

  • Server logs and analytics data are retained for approximately 30 days unless required longer for security or legal purposes.
  • Contact form emails are retained until the inquiry is resolved and any follow-up is concluded.

Children's privacy

We do not knowingly collect personal data from individuals under 16 years of age. If you are under 16, please do not submit any personal information through our site. If we become aware that we have collected information from a child under 16, we will take steps to delete that information promptly.

Updates to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we change the policy, we will revise the “Last updated” date and, if appropriate, provide notice on the site. Continued use of the site after any changes signifies your acceptance of the revised policy.

Contact us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact us at:

Email: team@rip-arles.org

Address: RIP Arles, RIP Arles Studio LLC, 100 W 10th Street, Wilmington, DE 19801, US

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