Privacy Policy

Discover how we protect your data, why we collect it, and what rights you have under EU and international privacy laws. Transparency is part of the signal.

Privacy Policy

Last updated: June 18, 2025

This Privacy Policy describes how The Odd Signal (operated by José Luis Díz Martínez, based in Ourense, Spain) collects, uses, and protects your personal data when you visit our website, subscribe to our newsletter, or become a registered user. We are committed to safeguarding your privacy and ensuring compliance with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), and other applicable data protection laws.

1. Who We Are

The Odd Signal is an independent digital project broadcasting stories, discoveries, and speculative investigations. The data controller is José Luis Díz Martínez. You can contact us at:

2. What Data We Collect

We collect the following personal information when you interact with our site:

  • Name (optional in some forms)
  • Email address
  • IP address and device/browser data (for analytics and security purposes)
  • Payment information (processed securely via third-party providers like Stripe or PayPal)
  • User behavior data (pages visited, time spent, etc.) through tools like Google Analytics and cookies

3. Why We Collect Your Data

We use your data for the following purposes:

  • To manage your user account and provide access to member-only content
  • To send newsletters, updates, and special content (with your consent)
  • To process payments and manage subscriptions
  • To monitor and improve our website’s performance and security
  • To comply with legal obligations

4. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your data based on:

  • Your consent (for newsletter subscription, cookies)
  • Performance of a contract (e.g., membership)
  • Legal obligations (e.g., tax records)
  • Legitimate interest (e.g., improving services, fraud prevention)

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies for:

  • Website functionality
  • Analytics (e.g., Google Analytics)
  • Personalization
  • Security and performance optimization (e.g., Cloudflare)

You can manage your cookie preferences via the consent banner or your browser settings. Read our Cookie Policy for full details.

6. Third-Party Services

We may share your data with the following processors under strict data protection agreements:

  • MailMint (email marketing and automation)
  • Stripe / PayPal (payment processing)
  • Cloudflare (security and CDN)
  • Google (Analytics)

7. Data Retention

We retain your data:

  • For the duration of your subscription or membership
  • As required by law (e.g., invoicing data)
  • Until you request deletion of your personal data (where applicable)

8. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access, correct or delete your personal data
  • Withdraw consent at any time (without affecting lawfulness of prior processing)
  • Object to or restrict processing
  • Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority (e.g., AEPD in Spain)

You can exercise your rights by contacting us at [email protected].

9. International Data Transfers

If your data is processed outside the EU (e.g., U.S.-based services), we ensure adequate safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses or processor commitments to privacy frameworks.

10. Security Measures

We apply appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, disclosure, or destruction. These include HTTPS encryption, firewall protection, access controls, and regular audits.

11. Children’s Privacy

Our services are not directed at children under 16. We do not knowingly collect data from minors. If you believe a child has submitted data, please contact us to remove it.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this policy occasionally. When we do, we will update the “Last updated” date at the top of this page and notify registered users if changes are significant.

13. Contact

For privacy-related questions or to exercise your rights, contact:

Responsible Party: José Luis Díz Martínez (The Odd Signal)
Location: Ourense, Spain
Email: [email protected]