Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 10/20/2025

Operator: Zeus Blues (“the Site,” “we,” “us”)

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information when you visit this website. The Site is hosted on Squarespace and uses certain Google services for analytics and blog comment functionality.

We comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) applicable within the European Union.


1. Data Collection

We do not collect personal data through contact forms or user registrations. However, limited data may be automatically collected through third-party services used to operate the Site.

Data types possibly collected:

  • IP address and general location (region/country)

  • Browser and device information

  • Pages visited and time spent

  • Referring websites

  • Comment content (if you leave a public comment)

This information may also include details about your use of this website, including:

Clicks
Internal links
Pages visited
Scrolling
Searches
Timestamps
This information is shared with Squarespace to learn about site traffic and activity.

Data is collected through:

  • Google Analytics and/or related Google services

  • Squarespace analytics and hosting infrastructure

  • Google/Blogger and related Google services through comment system (if you post a comment)


2. Legal Basis for Processing

Data collected through Google and Squarespace is processed under the following lawful bases defined by the GDPR:

  • Legitimate interest: to maintain and improve website functionality, security, and performance.

  • Consent: for optional analytics or cookies where required.

Visitors can withdraw or manage consent at any time through browser settings or the cookie preferences shown when visiting the Site.


3. Purpose of Processing

Collected information is used to:

  • Understand how visitors use the Site;

  • Improve content and layout;

  • Ensure system security and prevent misuse.

No data is sold, rented, or used for direct marketing.


4. Data Sharing and Third Parties

Data may be processed by:

  • Squarespace, Inc. (hosting, analytics)

    Squarespace Privacy Policy: https://www.squarespace.com/privacy

  • Google LLC (analytics, blog comments)

    Google Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy

Each provider acts as an independent controller of the data it collects.

We do not otherwise share or transfer data to third parties.


5. International Data Transfers

Squarespace and Google may store or process data on servers outside the EU. Both implement standard contractual clauses or equivalent safeguards as required by GDPR.


6. Data Retention

Analytical data is retained according to Google’s and Squarespace’s standard policies. No personal data is stored directly by this Site.


7. Your Rights (EU/EEA)

Under GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Access your personal data;

  • Request correction or deletion;

  • Object to processing;

  • Withdraw consent;

  • Lodge a complaint with the Dutch Data Protection Authority (Autoriteit Persoonsgegevens).

If you wish to access, correct, or delete any personal data held by these providers, you can do so through their respective procedures:

Google Data Controller info: https://business.safety.google/gdpr/

Squarespace Data Processing Addendum: https://www.squarespace.com/dpa

This Site itself does not store or manage any personal data directly.

For general inquiries about this Privacy Policy, you may contact zeus.blues.art [at] gmail  [dot] com.

8. Cookies

Cookies may be used for site functionality and analytics. You can manage or delete cookies in your browser settings.
You can also opt out of Google Analytics via the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.


9. External Links and Social Media

Links to external platforms (e.g., social media) are provided for convenience. Once you leave this Site, their privacy policies apply.


10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy periodically. The most recent version will always be available on this page with the effective date above.