Our Approach to Your Privacy
Silken Zen respects your privacy with the same intention we bring to everything else. We collect only what is necessary, we never sell or trade your personal information, and we aim to be transparent about how this site operates.
This policy explains what information we collect, why we collect it, and what we do with it. It is written in plain language — because clarity is a form of respect.
1. Information We Collect
When you subscribe to our newsletter:
We collect your email address and, optionally, your first name. This is stored securely through our email service provider and used solely to send you our newsletter and occasional curated updates.
When you leave a comment:
We collect your name (or chosen display name), email address, and comment content. Your email is never displayed publicly.
When you contact us directly:
We collect whatever information you choose to provide in your message — your name, email address, and the content of your inquiry.
Automatically collected information:
Like most websites, we collect standard, anonymized data through analytics tools. This may include your browser type, device type, referring pages, and general geographic region. This information is aggregated and cannot be used to identify you individually. We use it to understand which articles resonate and how readers discover us.
2. Cookies
This site may use cookies for basic functionality and analytics. A cookie is a small text file stored in your browser. You can disable cookies at any time through your browser settings, though some site features may not function as intended.
We do not use cookies for intrusive tracking, behavioral advertising, or building personal profiles.
3. How We Use Your Information
To send you our newsletter (if you've subscribed)
To respond to your direct inquiries
To improve our content based on aggregated, anonymized reader patterns
We do not — and will never — sell, rent, trade, or share your personal information with third parties for their marketing purposes.
4. Third-Party Services
We use a limited number of trusted third-party services to operate this site:
Email newsletter service (to manage subscriptions and deliver emails)
Website analytics (to understand readership in aggregate)
Website hosting (to keep Silken Zen accessible)
These providers have their own privacy policies, and we select them carefully. We encourage you to review their policies if you have concerns.
5. Affiliate Disclosure
Some articles on Silken Zen may contain contextual links to products we genuinely appreciate. If you make a purchase through one of these links, we may receive a small commission at no additional cost to you.
These links are never the point of an article — they are a quiet footnote. We only link to objects and makers that align with the values of this publication. Our editorial integrity is not for sale.
6. Your Rights
You have the right to:
Unsubscribe from our newsletter at any time (every email includes a clear unsubscribe link)
Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
Request deletion of your personal data
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at [insert email address] .
7. Children's Privacy
Silken Zen is not directed at children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
8. Changes to This Policy
If we make changes to this privacy policy, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. Significant changes may be communicated via email to newsletter subscribers.
9. Contact
For any questions about this privacy policy or your data:
Email: [email protected]