Privacy Policy

Effective Date: January 1, 2025

At Passion-Project.net, your privacy is not an afterthought — it is a cornerstone of everything we do. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, protect, and respect your personal information when you interact with our website, content, and community. By using our site, you acknowledge and consent to the practices outlined below. We encourage you to read this document carefully and revisit it periodically as our digital ecosystem evolves.

1. Who We Are

Passion-Project.net (“we,” “our,” “us”) is an independent digital platform founded by Mimoun, dedicated to empowering creators, entrepreneurs, and dreamers to turn passion into purpose. Our mission is to cultivate a creative environment built on transparency, authenticity, and inspiration. We publish original articles, step-by-step guides, resources, and tools designed to help individuals build meaningful, values-driven projects.

Our commitment goes beyond creativity — it extends to your right to privacy. We treat your data with the same care we expect for our own. Every decision related to data collection or analytics is made through the lens of ethical responsibility and user respect.

2. Information We Collect

We collect two main types of data — Personal Information and Non-Personal Information — each serving distinct purposes.

Personal Information

This includes any information that can identify you directly or indirectly. Examples:

Your name, email address, or other contact information voluntarily submitted through contact forms, newsletter sign-ups, or comment sections.
Information provided when you engage with community features, respond to surveys, or collaborate with us.

We collect such information only when you choose to provide it. You remain in control — you can access, modify, or delete it at any time.

Non-Personal Information

This data helps us understand how users interact with the site but does not personally identify anyone. It may include:

IP address and approximate geographic location.
Browser type, device information, operating system.
Referring URLs, page views, time spent on pages, and navigation patterns.

These insights help us improve user experience, detect performance issues, and optimize content to better serve our audience.

3. How We Collect Information

Information is gathered in several transparent ways:

Direct Input – When you complete forms, subscribe to newsletters, or communicate with us directly via email or our contact page.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies – Small files placed on your device that help remember your preferences, enable certain features, and analyze performance.
Analytics Tools – We use trusted analytics platforms such as Google Analytics to monitor traffic, audience behavior, and engagement. These tools operate under strict data protection agreements.
Third-Party Services – Platforms such as Google AdSense, YouTube embeds, or social sharing widgets may independently collect data based on their own privacy policies.

We aim to balance analytical insight with user privacy — collecting only what is essential to maintain and improve the platform.

4. Use of Cookies

Cookies serve multiple purposes, from keeping your session active to optimizing page speed and personalizing your experience.

Our cookies may include:

Essential Cookies: Necessary for the site to function (e.g., saving login or form session data).
Performance Cookies: Used for analytics, speed optimization, and content testing.
Advertising Cookies: Enable third-party ad networks (like Google AdSense) to deliver relevant, interest-based ads.

You may disable cookies through your browser’s settings. Note, however, that disabling certain cookies might limit some interactive features or cause portions of the site to function less smoothly.

We do not use cookies to store sensitive information such as passwords or personal identifiers.

5. How We Use Your Information

We use collected data ethically and purposefully. Specifically, we may use your information to:

Deliver, maintain, and improve the website’s performance and usability.
Send newsletters, creative insights, or promotional messages — only if you’ve given explicit consent.
Respond to comments, collaboration requests, or customer inquiries.
Analyze user behavior and traffic to improve our design, navigation, and content strategy.
Ensure compliance with applicable laws and protect against security risks, fraud, or misuse.
Support internal operations such as troubleshooting, data analysis, or system maintenance.

We do not sell, rent, or exchange your personal data for commercial gain — ever. Our intent is to build trust, not exploit it.

6. Google AdSense and Advertising Partners

We partner with Google AdSense to display ads that help sustain the platform. Google uses cookies to serve ads based on users’ prior visits to our website or others. This personalized advertising helps present relevant content, but you are always in control.

You can opt out of personalized advertising through Google’s settings:
👉 https://www.google.com/settings/ads

Third-party advertisers may also use technologies like tracking pixels to measure ad performance. We do not control these cookies or have access to the information they collect. For more details, review Google’s Advertising Privacy & Terms.

Our policy ensures that any ad integrations respect user choice, privacy laws, and ethical boundaries.

7. Data Storage and Security

We store your data on encrypted servers protected by modern security protocols. Measures include:

SSL (Secure Socket Layer) encryption for data transmission.
Firewalls and intrusion detection systems.
Limited employee access to personal data on a strict need-to-know basis.

While no digital infrastructure can guarantee 100% protection, we commit to employing industry-grade security and continuously improving our defense mechanisms. You share information with Passion-Project.net at your discretion — and we handle it with utmost care.

8. Data Retention

We retain data only for as long as necessary to fulfill its intended purpose — for example:

Newsletter data remains stored only while you’re subscribed.
Contact inquiries are retained until your issue is resolved or support interaction concludes.
Analytics data may be kept in anonymized, aggregate form for site improvement.

When data is no longer needed, it is either securely deleted or anonymized for statistical use.

9. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may hold certain rights under privacy regulations like the GDPR (EU), CCPA (California), or similar frameworks:

Right of Access: Request a copy of your personal data we hold.
Right to Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete information.
Right to Erasure (“Right to be Forgotten”): Ask us to delete your data where legally permissible.
Right to Object: Refuse certain data processing activities such as marketing.
Right to Data Portability: Request your data in a structured, commonly used format.

You can exercise these rights by emailing contact@passion-project.net.
We respond to all legitimate requests within 7 business days.

10. Third-Party Links

Our site occasionally links to other platforms, creative projects, or partner websites. These external resources have independent privacy policies, and we cannot assume responsibility for their content or data handling practices.
Before interacting with external sites, we encourage you to review their privacy terms and practices.

11. Email Communication

When you join our newsletter or contact us, we may send you:

Creative insights and productivity tips.
Updates about new articles, guides, or events.
Occasional promotional messages relevant to your interests.

Each email includes a clear “unsubscribe” link, allowing you to opt out anytime. We rely on reputable third-party email marketing services that comply with GDPR and CAN-SPAM standards, ensuring the security of your data and respect for your preferences.

12. Children’s Privacy

Passion-Project.net is not intended for children under 13 years old. We do not knowingly collect or store data from minors.
If you believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately at contact@passion-project.net — we will promptly delete such data.

13. International Data Transfers

Because our audience spans multiple countries, your data may be transferred to and processed in locations outside your own. These transfers are protected by:

Encryption protocols for transit and storage.
Data processing agreements with all service providers.
Compliance with international frameworks like Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) under GDPR.

Our goal is to ensure the same level of privacy protection regardless of where your data is processed.

14. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect new practices, technologies, or legal requirements. When we do, the Effective Date at the top will change accordingly.
Substantial changes will be communicated through:

A notice on our homepage or newsletter.
An updated version accessible at https://www.passion-project.net/privacy-policy.

We encourage all visitors to review this page from time to time to remain informed about how their data is managed.

15. Consent

By using our website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.
If you do not consent, please discontinue use of the site and clear your browser cookies related to Passion-Project.net.

16. Contact Us

For privacy inquiries, data access requests, or any questions about this policy, reach us at:

Email: contact@passion-project.net
Website: https://www.passion-project.net

We respond to all verified privacy inquiries within 7 business days and aim to resolve any concern with integrity and respect.

17. Final Note

Your trust is not a metric — it’s our foundation.
At Passion-Project.net, we believe creativity and ethics must coexist. The platform exists to empower people, not to exploit their data. Our philosophy is simple: data minimalism — collect only what’s essential, use it responsibly, and delete it when no longer needed.

Privacy, in our view, is not a legal formality. It’s an expression of respect.
By supporting this project, you’re helping build a digital culture that values human creativity, transparency, and freedom.

Thank you for being part of this journey.
Let’s keep creating — passionately, ethically, and freely.