Last updated: January 2026

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This Privacy Policy describes how your personal information is collected, used, and shared when you visit or sign up on Slow Down Journals (the “Site”).

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1. Who We Are

Slow Down Journals is operated by Bonete, a sole proprietorship based in Norway.

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, you can contact us at: hello@slowdownjournals.com
 

2. Personal Information We Collect

When you visit the Site or sign up for updates, we may collect the following personal information:

• Email address

• First and last name (if provided)

• Country or location (if provided)

• IP address

• Device and browser information

• Usage data (such as pages visited and interactions)

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We do not intentionally collect sensitive personal data or health information.

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3. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information to:

• Notify you when guides or journals are launched

• Send newsletters, reflections, and updates (Slow Down Club)

• Deliver free mini-guides or other digital resources

• Communicate with you and respond to inquiries

• Improve and optimize the Site

• Run and measure marketing campaigns (including future advertising)

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You will only receive marketing emails if you have given explicit consent.

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4. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

We process your personal data based on one or more of the following legal grounds:

• Your consent

• Performance of a contract or request

• Legitimate interests (such as improving our services)

• Legal obligations

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You may withdraw your consent at any time.

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5. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to operate and improve the Site.

These may include:

• Necessary cookies

• Analytics cookies

• Marketing cookies (including Meta/Facebook Pixel and Google Analytics, now or in the future)

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You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings or cookie consent tools.

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6. Third-Party Services

We may share your data with trusted third parties who help us operate the Site, including:

• Website hosting and infrastructure (Wix)

• Analytics providers

• Advertising platforms (such as Meta and Google)

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These providers only process your data on our behalf and in accordance with applicable data protection laws.

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7. International Data Transfers

Your data may be transferred outside of your country of residence, including to countries outside the EU/EEA.
When this happens, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place in accordance with GDPR.

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8. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law.

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9. Your Rights

If you are located in the EU/EEA, you have the right to:

• Access your personal data

• Request correction or deletion

• Object to processing

• Withdraw consent at any time

• Request data portability

• Lodge a complaint with a data protection authority

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To exercise your rights, contact us at hello@slowdownjournals.com.

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10. Children’s Privacy

Slow Down Journals is created for adults.

We do not knowingly collect personal data from anyone under the age of 16.

If you believe that a child has provided personal information through this Site, please contact us and we will promptly delete it.

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11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements.
The latest version will always be available on this page.

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12. Contact

For questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, contact:
hello@slowdownjournals.com

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