1. Who We Are
SANCTOUM is an independent editorial platform exploring wellbeing through science, psychology, ancient knowledge, lived experience and emerging ideas.
This Privacy Policy explains how personal information is collected, used and protected when you visit or interact with the SANCTOUM website.
Website: [sanctoum.com]
Company: [legal company name]
Registered Address: [address]
Email: [privacy/contact email]
2. What Personal Data We Collect
Depending on how you use the website, we may collect information such as:
your name
your email address
information submitted through contact forms
newsletter subscription details
technical information such as IP address, browser type, device type and operating system
information about how you interact with the website
cookie and tracking preferences
We do not intentionally collect more personal information than is necessary for the relevant purpose.
3. How We Collect Information
Personal information may be collected when you:
visit the SANCTOUM website
subscribe to our newsletter
submit a contact form
interact with embedded media or social content
accept optional cookies or tracking technologies
Some technical information may also be collected automatically through cookies and similar technologies.
4. How We Use Personal Data
We may use personal information to:
operate and maintain the website
respond to enquiries
send newsletters and editorial communications you have requested
understand how visitors use SANCTOUM
improve website performance and user experience
measure the effectiveness of editorial and promotional activity
maintain website security and prevent misuse
comply with legal obligations
We do not sell personal data.
5. Legal Basis for Processing
Where applicable, personal information is processed on the basis of:
your consent
the performance of a service or response you have requested
our legitimate interests in operating and improving SANCTOUM
compliance with legal obligations
Where processing relies on consent, you may withdraw that consent at any time.
6. Cookies and Similar Technologies
SANCTOUM may use cookies and similar technologies to ensure the website functions properly and to understand how visitors interact with it.
Cookies may include:
essential cookies required for website functionality
analytics cookies
marketing or advertising cookies
cookies associated with embedded third party content
Where required, non essential cookies are only activated after you have provided consent through the cookie consent interface.
You can change or withdraw your cookie preferences at any time through the cookie settings available on the website.
7. Google Analytics
SANCTOUM may use Google Analytics to understand website traffic and visitor behaviour.
Google Analytics may collect information such as:
pages visited
time spent on the website
approximate location
device and browser information
traffic source
interaction with website content
The information is used to analyse overall website performance and improve SANCTOUM.
Google may process information on servers located outside your country of residence.
Where required by applicable law, Google Analytics is activated only after consent has been provided.
8. Meta Pixel
SANCTOUM may use the Meta Pixel provided by Meta Platforms to understand how visitors interact with the website and to measure the effectiveness of content or advertising.
The Meta Pixel may allow Meta to associate website activity with information held within its own services.
Where legally required, the Meta Pixel is activated only after the user has provided consent.
Meta processes information in accordance with its own privacy policies.
9. Newsletter and Email Communications
If you subscribe to the SANCTOUM newsletter, we may collect your email address and any additional information you voluntarily provide.
This information is used solely to send you the communications you requested and to manage your subscription.
Our newsletter may be delivered through a third party email marketing provider such as [Mailchimp / Klaviyo / provider name].
You can unsubscribe at any time using the unsubscribe link contained in every newsletter.
10. Contact Forms
When you contact SANCTOUM through a website form, we collect the information you provide, such as your name, email address and message.
This information is used only to respond to your enquiry and manage related communication.
Contact form submissions may be processed using services such as Contact Form 7 or comparable WordPress tools.
11. Google reCAPTCHA
We may use Google reCAPTCHA to protect forms and other website functions from spam, automated access and misuse.
reCAPTCHA may collect technical information about your device and interaction with the website in order to determine whether an interaction is performed by a human user.
This service is provided by Google and is subject to Google’s own privacy terms.
12. Embedded Video Content
SANCTOUM may embed videos from platforms such as YouTube or Vimeo.
When you view or interact with embedded content, the respective provider may receive information about your visit and may place cookies or use similar technologies.
Where possible and legally required, such content is loaded only after the relevant consent has been provided.
13. Google Maps
Certain pages may include embedded Google Maps.
When Google Maps is activated, Google may receive technical information including your IP address and information about your interaction with the map.
Google Maps may also use cookies or other technologies in accordance with Google’s own privacy policies.
14. Instagram and Social Media Content
SANCTOUM may include links to social media platforms or embedded content from services such as Instagram.
When embedded social media content is activated, the relevant platform may receive information about your visit to SANCTOUM, even if you do not actively interact with the content.
If you are logged into the relevant social media account, the provider may be able to associate your visit with your account.
15. Third Party Services
SANCTOUM relies on selected third party service providers for functions such as:
website hosting
analytics
newsletter delivery
spam protection
embedded media
social media integration
website performance and security
These providers may process personal information only to the extent necessary to provide their services.
Each provider operates under its own privacy policies and legal obligations.
16. International Data Transfers
Some service providers used by SANCTOUM may process information outside the country in which the visitor is located.
Where required, appropriate safeguards are used to protect personal information in accordance with applicable privacy laws.
17. Data Retention
Personal information is retained only for as long as necessary for the purpose for which it was collected or as required by law.
Newsletter information is retained until you unsubscribe or request deletion.
Contact enquiries may be retained for a reasonable period where necessary for communication, administrative or legal purposes.
18. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on the laws that apply to you, you may have rights including:
access to personal information held about you
correction of inaccurate information
deletion of your personal information
restriction of processing
objection to certain forms of processing
withdrawal of consent
data portability
the right to lodge a complaint with a competent data protection authority
To exercise your rights, please contact:
[privacy email]
We may need to verify your identity before processing certain requests.
19. Data Security
SANCTOUM takes reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect personal information against unauthorised access, misuse, alteration, disclosure or loss.
However, no internet based system can guarantee absolute security.
20. Children’s Privacy
SANCTOUM is not specifically directed at children and does not knowingly collect personal information from children without appropriate consent where required by law.
21. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our services, technology or legal requirements.
The current version will always be published on this website.
Last updated: [Month 2026]
22. Contact
For questions regarding privacy or the use of personal information, please contact:
SANCTOUM
[legal company name]
[registered address]
[email address]
