Privacy Policy

Effective date: 01.05.2026

The website esotericus.is respects the privacy rights of its users and is committed to protecting personal data in accordance with applicable law, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) applicable within the European Economic Area.

1. Data controller

The controller of personal data processed through the website esotericus.is is:
Andrej R.
Contact email for privacy and data protection matters: info@esotericus.is.

2. Data that may be collected

When you use the website, the following types of data may be collected and processed:

  • username;
  • email address;
  • IP address;
  • technical data about your browser, device, login time and visited pages;
  • data related to registration and login to your account;
  • content of your user profile;
  • posts, topics, replies and other materials you publish on the forum;
  • cookies and other technical data necessary for the proper functioning of the website.

3. Purposes of data processing

Personal data may be used for the following purposes:

  • creating and maintaining your user account;
  • providing access to the forum and features available to registered users;
  • ensuring website security, protection against spam, abuse and unauthorised access;
  • providing technical support to users;
  • administering the website and forum;
  • complying with legal obligations where applicable.

Personal data is processed on the following legal bases:

  • your consent;
  • necessity for the performance of a contract – providing access to the website’s services;
  • the legitimate interests of the controller, in particular website security, forum administration and protection against abuse;
  • compliance with legal obligations where required.

5. Forum and public content

The forum on esotericus.is is a space for user communication. Any information that you voluntarily publish on the forum, in your profile or in other public areas of the website may be visible to other users and, in some cases, to the wider public if the respective section is accessible without login.

You are solely responsible for any personal data or information about yourself that you choose to disclose in public areas of the website.

6. Cookies and technical data

The website may use cookies and similar technical tools for:

  • user authentication;
  • maintaining sessions and login state;
  • ensuring the correct operation of the website and forum;
  • improving user experience;
  • enhancing security and stability of the website.

You can restrict the use of cookies in your browser settings, but this may affect the proper functioning of certain website features.

7. Sharing data with third parties

Personal data is not sold or shared with third parties for commercial purposes.
Data may be processed by technical service providers necessary for the operation of the website, such as hosting providers, email services, security plugins, registration systems and forum modules, to the extent required for their functioning.

Data may also be disclosed where required by law, court order or a request from competent authorities.

8. Data retention

Personal data is stored only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, or for the period required by law.

Account data and the user content associated with it may be retained until the account is deleted at the user’s request or removed by the administrator in case of a breach of the website rules.

Some technical records, backups and system logs may be kept for a limited time after account deletion if necessary for security, website stability or legal compliance.

9. Account deletion

Self-service account deletion via the website interface is not available.
If you wish to have your account deleted, you can send a request to the site administrator at: info@esotericus.is.

After receiving your request, the administrator will delete the account within a reasonable time, except where some data must be temporarily retained for technical, legal or security reasons.

10. Your rights

Depending on applicable law, you may have the following rights:

  • the right to request access to your personal data;
  • the right to request rectification of inaccurate data;
  • the right to request erasure of data;
  • the right to request restriction of processing;
  • the right to object to certain types of processing;
  • the right to lodge a complaint with a competent data protection authority.

Requests relating to these rights can be sent to: info@esotericus.is.[user]

11. Data security

The website administration takes reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect personal data against unauthorised access, loss, alteration, disclosure or destruction. However, no method of data transmission or storage over the internet can guarantee absolute security.

The website may contain links to third‑party websites, services or platforms. The website administration is not responsible for the content, privacy policies or data processing practices of such external resources.

13. Disclaimer

Materials published on esotericus.is, including content relating to esotericism, magic, minerals, rituals, symbolism, mythology and related practices, are provided solely for informational, educational, cultural and discussion purposes.

The information on the website does not constitute medical, psychological, psychotherapeutic, legal or any other professional advice and should not be treated or relied upon as such.

You are solely responsible for how you interpret and use the materials on the website.

14. Changes to this policy

The website administration reserves the right to modify this Privacy Policy at any time.
The current version will always be published on esotericus.is with the date of the latest update.

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