RIOT Privacy Policy

Resonant Intelligence over Theatrics

Last Updated: 10 July 2025

Our Commitment to Privacy

RIOT (Resonant Intelligence over Theatrics) is committed to protecting your privacy while maintaining complete transparency about our practices. This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you interact with our blog and content.

Our Core Principle: We collect minimal data, use it responsibly, and never exploit your information for commercial gain.

Information We Collect

1. Information You Provide Directly

Comments and Feedback: When you comment on our articles or contact us
Newsletter Subscriptions: Email addresses for content updates (if applicable)
Contact Form Data: Information you provide when reaching out to us

2. Automatically Collected Information

Basic Analytics: Page views, reading time, and general traffic patterns
Technical Data: Browser type, device information, and IP address (anonymized)
Cookies: Essential cookies for site functionality only

3. Information We DO NOT Collect

Personal Conversations: We do not store or analyze private AI conversations
Behavioral Tracking: No cross-site tracking or behavioral profiling
Commercial Data: No purchase history, financial information, or commercial preferences
Social Media Monitoring: We do not track your social media activity

How We Use Your Information

Legitimate Uses

Content Delivery: Providing you with RIOT articles and updates
Communication: Responding to your comments and inquiries
Site Improvement: Understanding which content resonates with readers
Security: Protecting against spam and malicious activity

What We DO NOT Do

Sell Your Data: We never sell, rent, or share your information with third parties
Target Advertising: We do not use your data for targeted advertising
AI Training: We do not use your interactions to train AI systems
Profiling: We do not create behavioral profiles or psychological assessments

Data Protection Measures

Security Practices

Encryption: All data transmission is encrypted using industry-standard protocols
Limited Access: Only essential personnel have access to user data
Regular Audits: We regularly review and update our security measures
Data Minimization: We only collect data that is necessary for our stated purposes

Data Retention

Comments: Stored indefinitely unless you request deletion
Analytics: Anonymous traffic data retained for 12 months maximum
Contact Information: Deleted within 30 days of inquiry resolution
Newsletter Data: Retained until you unsubscribe

Your Rights and Choices

Data Rights

Access: Request to see what data we have about you
Correction: Update or correct your information
Deletion: Request removal of your data from our systems
Portability: Receive a copy of your data in a common format

Communication Preferences

Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from communications at any time
Selective Preferences: Choose which types of updates you receive
Contact Methods: Specify how you prefer to be contacted

How to Exercise Your Rights

Contact us at riot@incarnatedsoul.com with your request. We will respond within 30 days and verify your identity before processing any requests.

Third-Party Services

Services We Use

Web Hosting: [Hosting Provider] - subject to their privacy policy
Analytics: Basic traffic analysis tools (anonymized data only)
Content Delivery: CDN services for faster loading times

Services We DO NOT Use

Social Media Tracking: No Facebook Pixel, Twitter tracking, etc.
Advertising Networks: No Google Ads, Facebook Ads, or similar services
Data Brokers: No third-party data collection or sharing services
AI Training Platforms: Your interactions are not used to train AI models

Cookies and Tracking

Essential Cookies Only

We use minimal cookies that are necessary for site functionality:

Session Cookies: Temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser
Preference Cookies: Remember your display preferences (dark mode, etc.)
Security Cookies: Protect against malicious activity

No Tracking Cookies

We do not use:

Analytics Cookies: No Google Analytics or similar tracking
Advertising Cookies: No ad tracking or retargeting
Social Media Cookies: No social media tracking pixels
Cross-Site Tracking: No tracking across different websites

Special Considerations for AI-Related Content

Case Studies and Examples

Anonymization: All case studies use pseudonyms and altered details
Consent: We only discuss publicly available information or consented examples
Protection: We never expose private AI conversations without explicit permission

AI Interaction Analysis

No Recording: We do not record or store your AI conversations
No Profiling: We do not analyze your AI usage patterns
Educational Purpose: Any AI-related examples are used solely for educational analysis

International Users

Global Privacy Rights

We respect privacy rights regardless of your location, including:

GDPR Rights: Full compliance with European privacy regulations
CCPA Rights: California privacy protections
General Rights: Right to privacy, data portability, and deletion

Data Transfers

If you are located outside our primary jurisdiction, we ensure:

Adequate Protection: Your data receives the same level of protection
Legal Compliance: We comply with applicable international privacy laws
Transparent Processing: Clear information about how your data is handled

Changes to This Policy

Notification Process

Advance Notice: We will notify you of significant changes 30 days in advance
Clear Communication: Changes will be explained in plain language
User Choice: You can opt out if you disagree with policy changes

Version Control

Date Tracking: All policy versions are dated and archived
Change Log: Significant changes are documented and explained
Historical Access: Previous versions available upon request

Contact Information

Privacy-Related Inquiries

Email: owlsoul@incarnatedsoul.com
Subject Line: Please use "Privacy Inquiry" for faster processing
Response Time: We aim to respond within 48 hours

Data Protection Officer

Contact: riot@incarnatedsoul.com
Role: Handles complex privacy issues and rights requests
Escalation: For unresolved privacy concerns

Transparency Report

Annual Disclosure

We publish an annual transparency report including:

Data Requests: Number and type of data requests received
Security Incidents: Any privacy-related security issues
Policy Updates: Summary of privacy policy changes
User Rights: Statistics on rights requests and fulfillment

Our Philosophy on Privacy

Core Beliefs

RIOT believes that:

Privacy is a Human Right: Not a privilege to be earned or purchased
Transparency Builds Trust: Clear communication about data practices
Minimal Data Collection: Only collect what is necessary for our mission
User Control: You should control your own data and privacy preferences

Alignment with RIOT Values

Our privacy practices reflect our core mission:

Clarity over Mystique: Clear, honest communication about data practices
Resonance over Performance: Genuine user relationship, not exploitation
Honesty over Hype: Transparent about what we collect and why

Google AdSense Advertising

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This privacy policy is effective as of 10 July 2025 and governs all interactions with RIOT content and services.

By using our blog and services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to this privacy policy.

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