Privacy Policy & Data Governance
The Perfume Encyclopedia is committed to safeguarding visitor privacy and empirical data sovereignty. This document outlines our data processing standards, cookie protocols, and telemetry architecture.
1. Data Controller & Core Principles
The Perfume Encyclopedia does not act as a data broker or commercial data aggregator. Our platform is an independent reference library documenting olfactory architecture, GC-MS chromatography profiles, and empirical taxonomy. We do not collect, monetize, or trade Personally Identifiable Information (PII).
2. Browser Local Storage Utilization
Interactive features across our platform operate client-side, storing preferences directly within your browser’s local storage cache:
- Fragrance Wardrobe: Fragrances categorized under Owned, Wishlist, or Tested shelves remain exclusively on your local device.
- Independent Ratings: Personal star ratings are persisted locally and factored anonymously into collective aggregate averages.
- Comparison Dock: Fragrances staged for head-to-head olfactory duels are preserved locally across your navigation session.
3. Anonymous Telemetry & Consult Counter Metrics
The consult counters and duel podium rankings visible on the homepage aggregate anonymous telemetry signals to gauge collector engagement. These telemetry logs store zero IP logs, hardware fingerprints, or geographic trackers.
4. Inquiries & User Rights
For inquiries regarding our privacy architecture or data standards, please consult privacy@theperfumeencyclopedia.com to contact our editorial archive committee.