Privacy

Privacy Policy

Last updated: November 11, 2025

We respect your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we handle information when you use this website.

Summary

  • Use without an account: You can use the site without telling us who you are. In that case we do not collect personally identifiable information.
  • Optional sign-in: If you sign in via Bluesky, Google, Apple, or email, we collect the minimal information needed to authenticate you and provide account features (for example: name, handle/username, and email).
  • Saved items: Your subscribed scholars, saved search topics, and edition preferences are stored to your account or browser. These are private by default and can be made public only if you opt in.
  • Analytics: We use Google Analytics to measure traffic and understand how the site is used. This helps us improve the service.

Information We Collect

Without an account: We do not collect or store personally identifiable information. You can browse the site without creating an account.

With an account: If you choose to sign in, we collect the minimal information necessary to authenticate you and provide features, such as your name, handle/username, and email address (when provided by your sign-in provider). We also store the items you save in the product (for example, your subscribed scholars and saved search topics).

Accounts and Sign-In

You may sign in via Bluesky, Google, Apple, or email. When you do, we receive identifiers and basic profile information from your chosen provider, consistent with that provider’s privacy policy and what you authorize. We store only what is needed to operate your account and enable product functionality, which may include:

  • Unique user identifier (e.g., DID or subject ID), handle/username, display name, and email when provided.
  • Authentication data necessary to maintain your session and connect to provider APIs on your behalf. We do not store your password.

You may disconnect a sign-in method at any time; doing so may limit functionality that depends on that provider.

Feature Data You Save

We store product-specific data that you choose to save, including your subscribed scholars and saved search topics. These are private by default. You may opt in to make some or all of this information public. You can change this setting at any time.

Bluesky Functionality

If you connect a Bluesky account, you can use Bluesky functionality through our application. When you initiate Bluesky actions in the app (such as viewing or interacting with content), we use provider-issued credentials to make requests to Bluesky’s APIs on your behalf. We do not post or take actions without your initiation, and we do not store Bluesky content beyond what is necessary to provide the requested functionality.

Analytics

We use Google Analytics (standard default implementation) to help us understand website traffic and usage. Google Analytics may set cookies and collect usage data such as pages visited, browser type, and general device information. This information is processed by Google in accordance with its privacy policy.

Learn more at policies.google.com/privacy and review Google Analytics opt-out resources.

Local Storage

Edition preference only: We use your browser’s local storage to remember your preferred edition of the site. This preference is stored anonymously on your device and is not transmitted to our servers.

Cookies

We use essential cookies to operate the site (for example, to keep you signed in). We may also use Google Analytics cookies to understand usage. You can control non-essential cookies where required by your jurisdiction.

Your Choices

  • Browser controls: You can block or delete cookies and local storage data in your browser settings.
  • Analytics: Where required, you can opt in or out of Analytics cookies.
  • Saved items visibility: Your subscribed scholars and saved search topics are private by default. You can opt in to make them public, or change back to private at any time.
  • Account management: You can disconnect sign-in providers and request deletion of your account data.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.