Last Updated: July 9, 2025
Welcome to Atlas Spores Academy (https://atlasspores.academy), an educational platform dedicated to advancing public understanding of mycology and microscopy. We value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data in compliance with applicable laws and responsible data handling practices.
1. Who We Are
Atlas Spores Academy is a U.S.-based educational website focused on legal, research-driven mushroom content. Our website address is: https://atlasspores.academy.
2. What Personal Data We Collect and Why
Newsletter Signups
If you subscribe to our newsletter, we collect your email address via forms on our site. This is stored securely and used only for periodic communications, such as new article alerts or educational updates. You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the link in the email.
Forms
We may use Contact Form 7 or similar tools to allow you to reach out to us. Information submitted through these forms (name, email, and message content) is used solely to respond to inquiries.
Analytics & Tracking
We use tools such as:
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Google Analytics (via Site Kit by Google)
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Microsoft Clarity
to better understand how users interact with our site. These services may use cookies or session data to gather anonymized behavioral analytics.
You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking via this browser add-on.
Embedded Content
Articles on this site may include embedded content (e.g., YouTube videos, maps, articles). Embedded content from other websites behaves as if you visited that site directly. These external sites may collect data, use cookies, and track your interaction with their embedded elements.
3. Cookies
We use cookies for functionality and analytics. Cookies may be set by:
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Google Analytics
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WordPress and its plugins (for page caching, security, and form behavior)
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Embedded third-party content
Cookies do not contain personal data unless explicitly provided by you through form submissions.
4. Who We Share Data With
We do not sell or rent your data. Some data may be shared with trusted third-party services solely for the following purposes:
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Email newsletter delivery (e.g., Mailchimp, Klaviyo, or similar)
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Website performance monitoring
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Analytics services (Google, Microsoft)
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Security and spam protection (Cloudflare Turnstile)
5. How Long We Keep Your Data
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Newsletter emails are retained until you unsubscribe.
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Contact form submissions may be retained for up to 12 months for reference or support purposes.
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Analytics data is anonymized and retained according to the third-party provider’s policies.
6. Your Data Rights
You have the right to:
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Request a copy of the personal data we store (email address, if applicable)
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Ask us to delete your data, except where legally required to retain it
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Unsubscribe from email communications at any time
To make a data request, contact us at [email protected].
7. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures — including security plugins like Wordfence and Cloudflare Turnstile — to help protect your personal information against loss, misuse, and unauthorized access.
8. Where Your Data Is Sent
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Emails submitted through our forms are processed and stored securely by our email provider.
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Analytics and form submissions may be checked using automated spam detection and third-party performance tools.
9. Children’s Privacy
This website is intended for audiences 18 and older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy as needed to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. The most recent version will always be posted here.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this policy or how your data is handled, please email us at:
📧 [email protected]