Privacy PolicyLast updated: October 2025
This Privacy Policy explains how The OTO (“we,” “our,” or “us”) collects, uses, and protects information when you visit our website [the-oto.com] (the “Site”).
We respect your privacy and are committed to being transparent about our data practices.
1. Information We Do Not Collect
We do not collect any personally identifiable information such as your name, email address, phone number, or any other personal details.
We do not offer registration, subscriptions, contact forms, or user accounts. You can browse and read all our materials without providing any personal data.
2. Information Collected Automatically
Our website uses Google Analytics to understand general trends in how visitors use our Site.
Google Analytics may collect non-identifiable technical information such as:
3. Use of Cookies
The Site uses minimal cookies to enable Google Analytics. These cookies help us understand overall user behavior (for example, which articles are most read).
You can disable cookies in your browser settings at any time. Doing so will not affect your ability to access the Site, though some analytics features may stop functioning.
For more information on how Google uses data through cookies and analytics, please visit:
https://policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites
4. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell, rent, or trade any data.
The only third party that processes anonymous data collected on our Site is Google Analytics, operated by Google LLC. This processing is subject to Google’s own Privacy Policy.
We may disclose information only if required by law or to comply with legal obligations.
5. International Users and Legal Compliance
Our website is accessible worldwide.
Although we do not collect personal data, we aim to comply with major international privacy standards, including:
6. Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect the limited information processed via Google Analytics. Access to analytics data is restricted and secured by authentication. No personal user data is stored on our servers.
7. Your Rights
If you have any questions about our privacy practices, want to verify what limited data may exist, or wish to request deletion of any analytics-related data associated with you, please contact us at: we@the-oto.com
Advertiser Information
The OTO is an independent media project focused on music, culture, and mental health.
Advertiser: The OTO Media Project
Location: Genova, Italy
Email: we@the-oto.com
CEO: Victoria Olimpieva (Victoria Olymp)
PR / SMM: Evgenia Teterkina
This Privacy Policy explains how The OTO (“we,” “our,” or “us”) collects, uses, and protects information when you visit our website [the-oto.com] (the “Site”).
We respect your privacy and are committed to being transparent about our data practices.
1. Information We Do Not Collect
We do not collect any personally identifiable information such as your name, email address, phone number, or any other personal details.
We do not offer registration, subscriptions, contact forms, or user accounts. You can browse and read all our materials without providing any personal data.
2. Information Collected Automatically
Our website uses Google Analytics to understand general trends in how visitors use our Site.
Google Analytics may collect non-identifiable technical information such as:
- Your browser type and version
- Operating system
- The pages you visit and the time spent on them
- General geographic location (city, country)
- Anonymous identifiers via cookies
3. Use of Cookies
The Site uses minimal cookies to enable Google Analytics. These cookies help us understand overall user behavior (for example, which articles are most read).
You can disable cookies in your browser settings at any time. Doing so will not affect your ability to access the Site, though some analytics features may stop functioning.
For more information on how Google uses data through cookies and analytics, please visit:
https://policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites
4. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell, rent, or trade any data.
The only third party that processes anonymous data collected on our Site is Google Analytics, operated by Google LLC. This processing is subject to Google’s own Privacy Policy.
We may disclose information only if required by law or to comply with legal obligations.
5. International Users and Legal Compliance
Our website is accessible worldwide.
Although we do not collect personal data, we aim to comply with major international privacy standards, including:
- GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) – Users from the European Union can browse our Site without providing personal information. Any automatically collected technical data (e.g., cookies or IP address fragments) is handled in an anonymized, aggregated way and used solely for statistical purposes.
- CCPA (California Consumer Privacy Act) – We do not sell personal information or share data for marketing purposes. California residents have the right to inquire about any data that may relate to them. Since we do not store personal data, there is nothing to disclose or delete.
6. Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect the limited information processed via Google Analytics. Access to analytics data is restricted and secured by authentication. No personal user data is stored on our servers.
7. Your Rights
If you have any questions about our privacy practices, want to verify what limited data may exist, or wish to request deletion of any analytics-related data associated with you, please contact us at: we@the-oto.com
Advertiser Information
The OTO is an independent media project focused on music, culture, and mental health.
Advertiser: The OTO Media Project
Location: Genova, Italy
Email: we@the-oto.com
CEO: Victoria Olimpieva (Victoria Olymp)
PR / SMM: Evgenia Teterkina
