Privacy Policy
Our Policy
Last updated: January 10, 2026
Who We Are
The Nocturne Writer website (https://www.nocturne-writer.com) is operated by Ebbesen Systems Incorporated, a company registered in Ontario, Canada.
Ebbesen Systems Incorporated is responsible for the personal data collected through this website.
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your personal data is handled, you may contact us at contact@nocturne-writer.com or using the forms available on this website.
Scope of This Policy
This Privacy Policy applies to personal data collected through the Nocturne Writer website.
It does not apply to the Nocturne Writer desktop application. The application is designed to operate locally and does not collect, transmit, or analyse user content or usage data. Any data collection described in this policy relates solely to interactions with this website.
What Personal Data We Collect
We collect only the personal data necessary to communicate with you or support voluntary participation in Nocturne Writer–related activities.
Contact Requests
When you submit a contact request, we collect the information shown in the form, which may include:
- Name
- Email address
- Message content
We also collect the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to assist with spam detection and basic site security.
Beta Participation and Feedback
If you choose to participate in beta programs or submit feedback, we may collect:
- Name or preferred identifier
- Email address
- Feedback, comments, or responses you voluntarily provide
- Optional contextual information relevant to your feedback
Participation is voluntary, and you may request removal from beta programs or deletion of related data at any time.
Cookies
The Nocturne Writer website does not use tracking cookies or behavioural analytics cookies.
Submitting a contact request, feedback form, or update request does not result in persistent cookies being stored in your browser, other than any strictly necessary technical cookies required for basic site operation.
How We Use Your Personal Data
We use personal data only for the purposes for which it was provided, including:
- Responding to inquiries
- Managing beta participation
- Reviewing and responding to feedback
- Sending requested updates or notifications
- Maintaining site security and preventing spam
We do not use personal data for profiling, advertising, behavioural tracking, or automated decision-making.
Legal Basis For Processing
Depending on your jurisdiction, we process personal data on one or more of the following lawful bases:
- Consent, where you voluntarily submit forms or request updates
- Legitimate interest, to respond to inquiries, manage participation, and maintain site security
- Legal obligation, where retention is required by applicable law
Where consent is the basis for processing, you may withdraw it at any time.
With Whom We Share Your Data
We do not sell, rent, or share your personal data with third parties.
Personal data may be processed by trusted service providers solely to operate this website or deliver requested communications (for example, website hosting or email delivery services). Such providers are engaged under confidentiality and data protection obligations.
How Long We Retain Your Data
We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes for which it was collected.
In general:
- Contact requests are retained for up to 24 months
- Beta participation and feedback data are retained for up to 24 months
- Update and notification sign-ups are retained until you unsubscribe or request deletion
- Security and spam-prevention logs are retained only for short periods as required for operational purposes
Data required for administrative, legal, or security reasons may be retained longer where necessary.
Your Rights Over Your Personal Data
Depending on your jurisdiction, you have the right to:
- Request access to the personal data we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
- Request deletion of your personal data
- Request restriction of processing
- Object to processing
- Request a copy of your data in a portable format
To exercise these rights, please contact us at contact@nocturne-writer.com or using the website contact form
Data Security
We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect personal data from loss, misuse, unauthorized access, disclosure, or alteration.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in legal requirements or how the website operates. The most current version will always be available on this page.