What this site is
Atlas Compendium is a publisher of reference directories of the natural world. The site does not require an account, does not sell products, and does not run third-party advertising.
Information we collect
Information you give us. If you contact our editorial desk or submit a correction, we receive the email address and message you supply. We use that information to respond.
Information collected automatically. We use first-party, privacy-respecting analytics to understand aggregate site usage (page views, referring URLs, country, device type). We do not use Google Analytics. We do not run advertising trackers. We do not build profiles of individual visitors.
How we use information
- To respond to editorial, correction, and partnership inquiries.
- To improve the directories and the site based on aggregate usage patterns.
- To comply with legal obligations.
What we do not do
- We do not sell or share your data.
- We do not run cross-site advertising trackers.
- We do not build profiles of individual visitors.
Cookies
We use minimal cookies — essential session cookies and anonymous analytics cookies. No advertising or cross-site tracking cookies.
Your rights
If you are in the European Union, EEA, United Kingdom, California, or another jurisdiction with comparable rights, you may request a copy of any personal data we hold about you, request correction or deletion, and object to processing. Email editorial@atlascompendium.com to exercise any of these rights. We respond within 30 days.
Retention
Editorial correspondence is retained for as long as necessary to maintain accurate publication records and respond to any follow-up. Aggregate analytics is retained up to 12 months.
Security
The site runs on a hardened server with TLS encryption and automated security updates. We follow least-privilege principles for any system that touches editorial correspondence.
Changes
If we materially change this policy, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top.
Contact
Privacy questions: editorial@atlascompendium.com.