Privacy Policy

Last updated: 5 September 2026

The AO Project

The AO Project is a UK-oriented men’s style journal. This Privacy Policy explains, in plain language, how The AO Project handles personal information when you visit this website or sign up to AO Notes.

What we collect

If you subscribe to AO Notes, we collect your name (if provided) and email address. We use this information to send the AO Notes newsletter and manage your subscription. We do not ask for more information than we need.

How we use information

We use subscriber details to send AO Notes, respond to requests, keep our records accurate and protect the website. We do not sell personal information or use it for unrelated advertising.

Cookies and analytics

The site uses Squarespace essential cookies needed to operate and secure the website. Squarespace Activity Log is enabled in Analytics and may collect aggregated information about site use. No other analytics, advertising pixels or third-party tracking tools are confirmed in our current settings. Our cookie banner lets you manage non-essential cookies. See the Cookie Policy: https://www.theaoproject.com/cookie-policy

Sharing

We use Squarespace to host the website and manage newsletter-related data. Information is shared only where needed to provide these services, comply with the law, or protect the site and its visitors.

Retention

We keep AO Notes subscriber information while you remain subscribed or while it is needed for the purpose it was collected.

We delete or anonymise information when it is no longer needed, unless the law requires otherwise. You can unsubscribe at any time using the link in AO Notes.

Your rights

Under UK data protection law, you may have the right to ask for a copy of your personal information, correction of inaccurate information, deletion, restriction of processing, or to object to processing. Where processing is based on consent, you can withdraw consent. You may also complain to the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO): https://ico.org.uk.

Contact

For privacy questions or to exercise your rights, contact The AO Project at agento@theaoproject.com

This policy may be updated when our services or legal obligations change.