Privacy Policy

Last Updated: March 2025

1. Introduction

Celestial Pavilion ("we," "our," or "us") is steadfast in our commitment to safeguarding the privacy of individuals who visit, access, or utilize the services provided through our digital platform, https://celestial-pavilion.com ("the Website"). This Privacy Policy serves to elucidate the methodologies by which we collect, process, retain, and disclose user data. Your continued engagement with our Website constitutes an implicit acknowledgment and agreement to abide by the stipulations outlined herein. If you dissent from any portion of this Privacy Policy, it is incumbent upon you to immediately cease all interaction with our services.

2. Information We Collect

We systematically collect and process multiple categories of information, delineated as follows:

A. Voluntarily Provided Personal Information

We may collect personally identifiable information ("PII") that you willingly submit when interacting with our platform, which includes but is not limited to:

  • Full name
  • Email address
  • User-generated content (comments, discussions, feedback)

B. Automatically Captured Data

Our system implements passive data collection techniques to gather the following non-personally identifiable information ("Non-PII") upon access to the Website:

  • Internet Protocol (IP) addresses
  • Browser type and device identifiers
  • Operating system and system specifications
  • Engagement metrics, including pages viewed, session duration, and navigational patterns
  • HTTP referrer information (entry and exit URLs)
  • Log file analysis and behavioral analytics via Google Search Console

C. Payment Processing & Financial Data

In the event that we offer premium content or subscription services in the future, all monetary transactions will be processed exclusively via Stripe. We do not collect, store, or process any sensitive financial data directly; all payment credentials remain within Stripe’s secure ecosystem, governed by their independent privacy policies.

D. Third-Party Commenting Mechanisms

Celestial Pavilion integrates Giscus (a GitHub-based discussion platform) alongside Ghost’s native commenting system to facilitate user engagement. By utilizing these services:

  • Users may be required to authenticate via GitHub (for Giscus) or create an account within our ecosystem (for Ghost Comments).
  • Comments posted through Giscus are permanently hosted within GitHub Discussions and are subject to GitHub’s data retention policies.
  • Ghost Comments reside within our internal database and are processed in accordance with our standard retention policies.

To understand how GitHub manages user privacy, refer to their privacy policy here.

3. Purposes of Data Utilization

We leverage collected information to achieve the following objectives:

  • Operational Enhancement: To refine user experience, optimize site performance, and implement content personalization strategies.
  • Communication Delivery: To disseminate newsletters, system notifications, and administrative correspondence.
  • Security & Compliance: To uphold data integrity, thwart fraudulent activity, and maintain regulatory compliance.
  • Policy Enforcement: To ensure adherence to our Terms of Service and proactively address misuse.

4. Disclosure of Information

We do not engage in the sale or commercial distribution of user data. However, under specific conditions, information may be shared with the following:

  • Authorized Third-Party Service Providers (e.g., Bravo for SMTP email processing, Cloudflare for email routing) to facilitate essential technical functions.

Legal Authorities if mandated by judicial subpoena, regulatory enforcement action, or statutory obligation.

  • Corporate Successors in the event of a merger, acquisition, or structural realignment of Celestial Pavilion’s digital assets.

5. Data Retention & Security Protocols

We employ industry-standard security frameworks to mitigate unauthorized data access, including encryption, firewall protection, and controlled authentication mechanisms. Despite these precautions, no online service can guarantee absolute security, and users acknowledge inherent risks associated with digital data exchange.

6. User Autonomy & Privacy Controls

Users are entitled to the following rights:

  • Newsletter Preferences: The ability to unsubscribe from electronic mailings via account settings or embedded "unsubscribe" links.
  • Account Termination Requests: Submission of deletion requests to support@celestial-pavilion.com for full removal of user data from our systems.
  • Cookie Management: Customization of browser settings to regulate tracking mechanisms.

7. Tracking Technologies & Cookies

To facilitate seamless user interactions, we employ cookies and analogous tracking technologies for:

  • Authentication and security validation
  • Web traffic analytics and behavioral pattern evaluation
  • Personalized content delivery

Users retain full control over cookie settings through their respective browser configurations.

8. External Hyperlinks & Embedded Media

Our platform may include outbound hyperlinks to third-party domains or integrate embedded media (e.g., video content, interactive widgets). These external entities operate under independent privacy frameworks, and we disclaim liability for data processing undertaken by such third parties.

9. Data Longevity & Erasure Protocols

Stored user data shall be retained for the duration necessary to fulfill the purposes articulated in this Privacy Policy. Upon receiving a valid deletion request, user records will be permanently purged, barring statutory retention obligations.

10. Cross-Border Data Transfer Considerations

Users engaging with Celestial Pavilion from international jurisdictions acknowledge that their data may be processed within regions with differing regulatory frameworks. Continued use of the Website implies explicit consent to such cross-border data transfers.

11. Amendments & Policy Modifications

This Privacy Policy is subject to periodic revision at our discretion. Updated policies will be disseminated through this page, and continued interaction with the Website post-modification shall be construed as acceptance of revised terms.

12. Contact & Inquiry Channels

For privacy-related inquiries, contact us at:

By continuing to engage with Celestial Pavilion, you formally acknowledge comprehension and acceptance of this Privacy Policy.