Privacy Policy

Last Updated: June 2026

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Introduction

Atomique.club ("Atomique", "we", "our", or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect information when you visit Atomique.club, subscribe to our newsletter, contact us, or otherwise interact with our website.

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Atomique is an independent publication dedicated to the exploration of fetish culture, psychology, aesthetics, symbolism, materials, history, and related subjects. We believe privacy is a fundamental right and are committed to handling personal information transparently, responsibly, and in accordance with applicable laws, including the General Data Protection

 

Regulation (GDPR) and related European privacy legislation.

 

By using this website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.

 

Data Controller

The data controller responsible for personal information collected through this website is:

Otávio Santiago Cordeiro

VAT Number: PT318368749

Location: Cascais, Portugal

Email: touch@atomique.club

Website: atomique.club

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Information We Collect

Information You Voluntarily Provide

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You may choose to provide personal information when:

• Subscribing to our newsletter

• Contacting us through forms or email

• Responding to surveys or requests

• Participating in future community features

• Purchasing products or services (when available)
   

This information may include:

• Name

• Email address

• Information contained within messages you send

• Other information voluntarily submitted by you

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Information Automatically Collected

When you visit Atomique, certain technical information may be collected automatically.
 

This may include:

• IP address

• Browser type

• Device type

• Operating system

• Language preferences

• Pages viewed

• Time spent on pages

• Referring websites

• General geographic region

• Site interaction data
   

This information helps us understand how visitors use the website and improve the user experience.

 

How We Use Your Information

We use collected information for legitimate business and editorial purposes, including:

• Operating and maintaining the website

• Responding to inquiries

• Delivering newsletter communications

• Improving site performance and usability

• Understanding audience interests

• Monitoring security and preventing abuse

• Complying with legal obligations

• Developing future products, services, and features

 

We do not sell personal information to third parties.

 

Legal Basis for Processing

Under GDPR, we process personal information based on one or more of the following legal grounds:

 

Consent

When you subscribe to newsletters or voluntarily provide information through forms.

 

Legitimate Interests

To operate, secure, analyze, and improve the website.

 

Legal Obligations

When required by law, regulation, court order, or governmental request.

Contractual Necessity

When processing is required to provide products or services requested by you.
 

Newsletter Communications

If you subscribe to the Atomique newsletter, we may send:

• Editorial updates

• New articles

• Fetish Index updates

• Archive content

• Project announcements

• Future product releases

You may unsubscribe at any time by using the unsubscribe link contained in newsletter emails or by contacting us directly.

We do not add individuals to marketing lists without their consent.

 

Cookies and Similar Technologies

Atomique uses cookies and related technologies to improve functionality, understand website usage, and enhance user experience.

Cookies may be used to:

• Remember user preferences

• Analyze traffic and visitor behavior

• Improve performance

• Support security functions

• Measure content effectiveness

Some cookies are essential for the operation of the website and cannot be disabled without affecting functionality.

Additional information can be found in our Cookie Policy.
 

Analytics

We may use website analytics services to better understand visitor behavior and improve content.

Analytics services may collect information such as:

• Pages visited

• Time spent on site

• Device information

• General location information

• Traffic sources

Where required by law, analytics are operated only after obtaining appropriate consent.

Data used for analytics is generally aggregated and used to improve the website rather than identify individual visitors.

 

Third-Party Services

Atomique may rely on third-party providers for website hosting, analytics, newsletter delivery, payment processing, and technical infrastructure.
 

These providers may process information on our behalf under contractual obligations designed to protect privacy and comply with applicable regulations.

Examples may include:

• Wix

• Email delivery providers

• Analytics providers

• Payment processors

• Security services

We encourage users to review the privacy policies of relevant third-party services.

 

International Data Transfers

Because Atomique serves an international audience and may utilize service providers located in multiple jurisdictions, personal data may occasionally be processed outside the European Economic Area (EEA).
 

Where such transfers occur, appropriate safeguards will be implemented in accordance with GDPR requirements.

 

Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to:

• Fulfill the purposes described in this policy

• Comply with legal obligations

• Resolve disputes

• Enforce agreements

• Maintain business records
   

Retention periods vary depending on the nature of the information and applicable legal requirements.

 

Your Rights Under GDPR

If you are located within the European Economic Area, you have the right to:

• Access your personal data

• Correct inaccurate information

• Request deletion of your information

• Restrict processing

• Object to processing

• Withdraw consent

• Request data portability

• Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority
   

Requests may be submitted by contacting: touch@atomique.club
 

We may request reasonable verification of identity before fulfilling certain requests.

Security

We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect personal information against unauthorized access, loss, misuse, disclosure, or alteration.

However, no online transmission or storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

Users should exercise appropriate caution when sharing information online.

Children's Privacy

Atomique is intended for adults and mature audiences.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under the age of 18.

If we become aware that personal information has been collected from a minor, we will take reasonable steps to remove that information.

 

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect legal, operational, or technological changes.

The revised version will be published on this page with an updated revision date.
 

Continued use of the website following publication of changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

 

Contact

For privacy-related questions, requests, or concerns, please contact:

Otávio Santiago Cordeiro

VAT Number: PT318368749

Email: touch@atomique.club

Location: Cascais, Portugal

Website: atomique.club