Codex Vivendi is operated by VisSight AB, a Swedish company registered in Gothenburg, Sweden (“we,” “us” or “the Platform”). These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your use of the Codex Vivendi platform, accessible at codexvivendi.org and related services.

By creating an account, you confirm that you have read, understood and agree to these Terms and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the Platform.

1. What Codex Vivendi Is

Codex Vivendi is a dual-purpose platform: a tool for your personal legacy and a contributor to a collective record for humanity.

The Platform provides tools to articulate your Life Principles, define your Identity, collect your Favorites and gather Wisdom. Together, these form your Codex, a structured personal legacy artifact. The Platform also provides Groups and Forums where Contributors discuss topics related to the meaning of life.

Every Contributor also participates in the Aspirational Dataset: an anonymized, aggregated collection of human values derived from both structured content (your Codex) and unstructured content (your forum posts, group discussions and community interactions). This dataset captures humanity in reflective mode, not reactive mode. Participation in the Aspirational Dataset is a core, inseparable part of the service. It is not a side feature or an optional add-on. This is explained further in Section 5.

2. Eligibility

You must be at least 18 years of age to create an account on Codex Vivendi. By registering, you confirm that you are 18 or older. We do not knowingly collect data from anyone under 18. If we discover that a Contributor is under 18, we will terminate the account and delete associated data.

3. Account Registration and Security

To use Codex Vivendi, you must create an account with a valid email address, a password, a username (permanent, used in your profile URL) and a display name. You are responsible for:

• Providing accurate registration information
• Maintaining the security of your account credentials
• All activity that occurs under your account

You must not share your account with others, create multiple accounts or impersonate any person. If you believe your account has been compromised, contact us immediately at support@codexvivendi.org.

4. Your Content and Intellectual Property

4.1 You Own Your Content

Everything you write on Codex Vivendi (your Life Principles, Identity tags, Favorites, Wisdom entries, forum posts and group discussions) remains your intellectual property. We do not claim ownership of your content.

4.2 License You Grant to Codex Vivendi

By posting content on Codex Vivendi, you grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free, sublicensable and transferable license to:

• Store, display and distribute your content according to your chosen privacy settings
• Create anonymized and aggregated derivative works from your content for inclusion in the Aspirational Dataset (see Section 5). This applies to all content: your Codex (structured data) and your forum posts, group discussions and community interactions (unstructured data)
• Use your content for the technical operation and improvement of the Platform, including AI-assisted analysis, categorization and recommendation features (see Section 10)
• Display excerpts of publicly shared content for promotional purposes (with attribution to your display name, unless you opt out)

4.3 License Scope Matches Your Privacy Settings

The scope of this license for display and distribution corresponds to the visibility level you choose for each piece of content:

• Only Me: We store and display your content to you only.
• My Connections: We display your content to your approved connections.
• All Members: We display your content to all registered Contributors.
• Public: We display your content to anyone, including non-registered visitors. (This option may be enabled in a future version of the Platform.)

4.4 Duration of the License

This license remains in effect for as long as your content exists on the Platform. If you delete specific content, the license for that content ends, except that anonymized data already included in the Aspirational Dataset cannot be individually extracted or deleted (because it is no longer identifiable as yours). If you delete your account, we will remove your identifiable content within 30 days, subject to the same anonymization exception.

4.5 Platform Intellectual Property

The Codex Vivendi name, logo, design, software, documentation and all Platform-created content are the intellectual property of VisSight AB. Nothing in these Terms grants you rights to use our branding, trademarks or proprietary materials without written permission.

5. The Aspirational Dataset

5.1 What It Is

The Aspirational Dataset is an anonymized, aggregated collection of human values derived from Contributor content on Codex Vivendi. It includes two types of data:

• Structured data: Your Codex content (Life Principles, Identity tags, Favorites, Wisdom entries). This data is organized in a defined format.
• Unstructured data: Your forum posts, group discussions and other community interactions. This data provides context, nuance and cross-cultural insight that enriches the structured data.

Together, these capture humanity in reflective mode: values articulated by people thinking about their legacy and discussing meaning, not reacting to feeds.

5.2 Your Participation Is a Core Part of the Service

Participation in the Aspirational Dataset is a fundamental, inseparable part of using Codex Vivendi. Codex Vivendi is not a private digital notepad. It is defined as a dual-purpose platform: a tool for your personal legacy and a contributor to a collective record for humanity. When you create an account, you enter into an agreement to participate in this mission. We cannot provide the Codex Vivendi experience without processing your anonymized contributions for the dataset. This is disclosed to every Contributor before registration.

5.3 Anonymization

Before any content enters the Aspirational Dataset, we apply anonymization measures. It is important to understand what this process can and cannot do.

What we remove (structured data): Your account information (name, email address, display name, identification numbers) is stored separately from your Codex content in our database. We strip this structured data before any content enters the dataset. Location data is generalized (city-level data may be generalized to country or region). The resulting content is aggregated with contributions from other Contributors and structured for analysis in a way that is not traceable to individual accounts.

What we cannot remove (unstructured content): Your Codex content, forum posts and group discussions enter the dataset as you wrote them, minus the structured account data linked to them. If you have written personally identifiable information within the body of your content (for example, “I, John Doe of 123 Maple Street, believe…”), that information will remain in the dataset. We do not alter, edit or rewrite your content as part of the anonymization process.

This is why we strongly advise Contributors not to include personally identifiable information (such as full names of family members, home addresses, phone numbers or identification numbers) in their Codex content or community posts. The most effective way to protect your privacy in the dataset is to avoid including identifying details in the first place.

5.4 How the Dataset Is Used

The Aspirational Dataset may be shared with:

• Academic and non-profit organizations for research into human values, ethics and AI alignment
• Commercial AI research organizations under paid licensing agreements, for the purpose of training AI systems that better understand and serve human values

All dataset licensing is governed by separate agreements that require recipients to use the data responsibly and in accordance with our mission. We will never sell raw, identifiable Contributor data.

5.5 Revenue From the Dataset

Revenue generated from dataset licensing is received by VisSight AB. VisSight AB uses its revenue to fund its operations, which include but are not limited to the development and maintenance of Codex Vivendi. As a registered Swedish company, VisSight AB manages its finances (including investments and allocation of surplus funds) in accordance with Swedish corporate law and sound business practice.

6. Acceptable Use

6.1 The Core Principle

Content is sovereign. Conduct is governed. This means: what you believe is yours to articulate, no matter how uncomfortable it may make others. All sincere expressions of human values are welcome on Codex Vivendi. We are a record, not a rulebook. We document; we do not judge.

However, how you behave toward other Contributors is subject to community standards. You can hold any belief. You cannot use that belief as justification to harm, harass or threaten others on this Platform.

6.2 Prohibited Conduct

The following behaviors are prohibited on Codex Vivendi:

• Threatening another Contributor with physical harm or violence
• Harassing, stalking or repeatedly sending unwanted communications to another Contributor
• Using hate speech directed at a specific Contributor (as opposed to expressing a general belief or value)
• Impersonating another person or misrepresenting your identity
• Distributing spam, malware or other harmful material
• Attempting to access other Contributors’ accounts or private data
• Using automated tools (bots, scrapers) to access the Platform without written permission
• Uploading content that you do not have the right to share (copyright infringement)
• Using the Platform for any illegal activity under Swedish or applicable law

6.3 Clarification: Beliefs vs. Behavior

To be explicit: a Contributor who holds views that others find offensive is welcome, provided they express those views in their own Codex and engage respectfully in community spaces. A Contributor who uses those views to attack, demean or threaten specific individuals will face moderation. The line is between articulation and aggression.

7. Moderation and Enforcement

7.1 Graduated Approach

We use a graduated moderation process:

• First violation (minor): Written warning. We explain which rule was violated and what behavior needs to change.
• Second violation or serious first offense: Temporary suspension (duration at our discretion, typically 7 to 30 days).
• Repeated violations or severe misconduct: Permanent account termination.

7.2 Immediate Termination

We reserve the right to skip the graduated process and immediately terminate accounts in cases of:

• Credible threats of physical violence
• Distribution of malware or attempts to compromise the Platform
• Confirmed impersonation of another person
• Illegal activity

7.3 Appeals

If you believe a moderation decision was made in error, you may contact us at support@codexvivendi.org. We will review your appeal and respond within 14 days. Our decision on appeal is final.

7.4 Reporting

Contributors may report violations by contacting us at support@codexvivendi.org. We review all reports and take action where appropriate. We do not disclose the identity of reporters to the reported party.

8. Groups and Forums

Contributors may create and manage Groups with Forums for topic-specific discussions. Group Organizers are responsible for the day-to-day management of their Groups, but all Group activity remains subject to these Terms.

Group Organizers may set additional guidelines for their Groups, provided those guidelines do not conflict with these Terms. We encourage Groups to have multiple Organizers for continuity. If all Organizers of a Group become inactive, we may assign new leadership upon request from Group members.

We do not curate or endorse the views expressed in any Group. Groups are autonomous within the boundaries of these Terms.

Dataset inclusion: Content posted in Groups and Forums is included in the Aspirational Dataset under the same terms as all other Contributor content (see Section 5). By participating in community discussions, you contribute to the collective record.

9. Paid Membership and Donations

9.1 Free and Paid Tiers

Codex Vivendi offers both free and paid tiers. The free tier provides limited access to Platform features. The paid tier provides full features and a verified Contributor status. Current pricing is published on the Platform and may be updated from time to time.

9.2 Donations

Codex Vivendi accepts voluntary donations to support Platform development and the Beneficial AI mission. Donations above a specified threshold (published on the Platform) are automatically converted to paid membership status for one year.

9.3 Payments

Payments are processed through PayPal. We do not store your payment card details. Paid memberships are non-refundable except where required by applicable consumer protection law (including the EU right of withdrawal within 14 days of purchase, provided you have not yet used the paid features).

9.4 Price Changes

We may change membership pricing with at least 60 days notice. Price changes do not affect current paid membership periods. Current pricing is always available on the Platform.

10. AI Use and Transparency

We are honest about where AI helps and where humans lead.

10.1 How We Use AI

We use AI to support the operation and improvement of the Platform in the following ways:

• Platform development: AI-assisted coding and development of Platform features.
• Content analysis and categorization: AI helps group similar content into categories, cluster related themes and maintain the taxonomy of Identity tags and other structured data.
• Recommendations: AI powers features that suggest relevant content from other Contributors (for example, showing you what others have written about similar topics).
• Moderation support: AI assists in flagging potential conduct violations for human review.
• Administrative operations: AI assists with email management, support responses and day-to-day Platform operations.
• Dataset processing: AI assists in the anonymization process and in analyzing patterns within the Aspirational Dataset.

10.2 What AI Does Not Do

AI does not generate Contributor content. Your Life Principles, Identity tags, Favorites, Wisdom entries, forum posts and group discussions are always written by you. AI never creates, modifies or rewrites your content. Everything in the Aspirational Dataset comes from humans.

10.3 Changes to AI Use

If our use of AI changes in a material way, we will update this section and notify Contributors.

11. Privacy

Your privacy matters to us. Our Privacy Policy explains in detail what data we collect, why we collect it, how we use it and what rights you have. By using Codex Vivendi, you agree to our data practices as described in the Privacy Policy.

The key points:

• Your content is private by default (“Only Me”) until you choose to share it
• We comply with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) as our baseline
• You can request data export or account deletion at any time
• Anonymized data in the Aspirational Dataset cannot be individually extracted after anonymization
• All Contributor content (Codex and community discussions) is subject to anonymization for the dataset

12. Disclaimers

12.1 The Platform Is Provided “As Is”

Codex Vivendi is provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis. We do not guarantee uninterrupted access, error-free operation or that the Platform will meet your specific expectations. We are a small team building something ambitious. We will make mistakes. We will fix them.

12.2 No Professional Advice

Nothing on Codex Vivendi constitutes professional advice (legal, medical, psychological, financial or otherwise). The Platform is a tool for personal reflection and community discussion. If you need professional guidance, please consult a qualified professional.

12.3 Contributor Content

We do not endorse, verify or take responsibility for the accuracy of content created by Contributors. Each Contributor is solely responsible for their own content. Views expressed in Codexes, Groups and Forums are those of individual Contributors, not of Codex Vivendi or VisSight AB.

13. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by Swedish law:

• VisSight AB is not liable for indirect, incidental, consequential or punitive damages arising from your use of the Platform
• Our total liability for any claim related to Codex Vivendi shall not exceed the amount you have paid us in the 12 months preceding the claim, subject to a reasonable minimum where the amount paid is zero or very low
• We are not liable for the actions, content or behavior of other Contributors

Nothing in these Terms excludes or limits liability for death or personal injury caused by negligence, for fraud, or for any other liability that cannot be excluded under Swedish law.

14. Termination

14.1 By You

You may request deletion of your account at any time by contacting us at support@codexvivendi.org. Upon receiving your request, we will process the deletion and remove your identifiable content within 30 days. Anonymized data already in the Aspirational Dataset will remain, as it is no longer linked to your identity. Before requesting deletion, we recommend using the Platform’s data export feature to download your content.

14.2 By Us

We may suspend or terminate your account in accordance with the moderation process described in Section 7. In cases of account termination, we will provide you with an opportunity to export your data before deletion, except where immediate removal is required for safety or legal reasons.

14.3 Effect of Termination

Upon termination, your license to use the Platform ends. Our license to your content ends with respect to identifiable content (which we will delete) but continues with respect to anonymized data already in the Aspirational Dataset.

15. Platform Continuity and Shutdown

We are building something meant to outlast us. But we are also honest about uncertainty. If Codex Vivendi ever needs to shut down, we commit to the following:

• At least 6 months advance notice to all Contributors
• The Platform’s data export feature will remain available during the notice period so Contributors can download their own content
• The anonymized Aspirational Dataset transferred to a mission-aligned archive or institution for preservation
• All remaining personal data deleted after the notice period

Contributors are responsible for exporting their own data during the notice period. We will provide instructions and support to make this process as straightforward as possible.

16. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. When we make material changes, we will:

• Post the updated Terms on the Platform with a new effective date
• Notify Contributors via email at least 30 days before the changes take effect
• Clearly summarize what has changed

Your continued use of Codex Vivendi after the effective date constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms. If you disagree with a change, you may request account deletion before the new Terms take effect.

17. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Sweden, without regard to conflict of law principles.

Any disputes arising from or in connection with these Terms or your use of Codex Vivendi shall be submitted to the exclusive jurisdiction of Gothenburg District Court (Goteborgs tingsratt), Sweden.

Nothing in this section prevents you from filing a complaint with your local data protection authority under GDPR, or from exercising any mandatory consumer rights available to you under the law of your country of residence.

18. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect. The invalid provision shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it valid and enforceable while preserving its original intent.

19. Contact

If you have questions about these Terms, need to report a violation or wish to appeal a moderation decision, contact us at:

VisSight AB (operating Codex Vivendi)
Gothenburg, Sweden
General support: support@codexvivendi.org
Privacy and data requests: privacy@codexvivendi.org
Website: codexvivendi.org

Your privacy matters to us. This Privacy Policy explains what personal data we collect, why we collect it, how we use it, who we share it with and what rights you have. We have written this policy in plain language because we believe transparency means being understood, not just being disclosed.

Codex Vivendi is operated by VisSight AB, a company registered in Gothenburg, Sweden. We act as the data controller for your personal data under the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

1. Data Controller

VisSight AB (operating Codex Vivendi)
Gothenburg, Sweden
Organization number: 559491-5323
Email: privacy@codexvivendi.org
Website: codexvivendi.org

For questions about this policy or your data, contact us at privacy@codexvivendi.org.

2. What Data We Collect

2.1 Data You Provide Directly

Account information: Email address, password (stored in hashed form), username (permanent, used in your profile URL), display name and full name.

Your Codex content (structured data): Life Principles (headings and elaborations), Identity tags, Favorites, Wisdom entries.

Community content (unstructured data): Forum posts, Group discussions and messages to other Contributors. This content is also included in the Aspirational Dataset (see Section 4).

Location information (voluntary): You may choose to enter your location (city, country or continent) using the Google Maps interface on your profile. This is entirely optional. If you provide location data, it is stored and used to understand the geographic diversity of the Contributor base and the Aspirational Dataset. You can remove or change your location at any time through your profile settings.

Payment information: If you make a donation or purchase a paid membership, payment is processed by PayPal. We receive confirmation of payment and your PayPal email address. We do not receive or store your credit card details, bank account numbers or other financial information.

Communications: Messages you send to us (support requests, feedback, moderation appeals).

2.2 Data Collected Automatically

IP address: We store your IP address when you use the Platform. This is used for security purposes (detecting abuse, preventing unauthorized access) and to understand the general geographic distribution of our Contributor base. IP addresses are personal data under GDPR (Recital 30; CJEU case C-582/14, Breyer v. Germany).

Analytics data: We use Matomo (self-hosted on our own servers) with cookieless tracking enabled. This means we collect anonymized usage statistics (pages visited, time spent, referral source, general geographic region) without placing any analytics cookies on your device. All analytics data is processed entirely on our own servers. No analytics data is sent to third parties.

Reference: matomo.org/faq/new-to-piwik/how-do-i-use-matomo-analytics-without-consent-or-cookie-banner/

Essential cookies: WordPress and BuddyBoss set session cookies that are necessary for the Platform to function (keeping you logged in after you choose to log in, maintaining your session). These cookies are classified as “strictly necessary” under the ePrivacy Directive (Directive 2002/58/EC, Article 5(3)) as interpreted by the European Data Protection Board, and do not require your consent.

Reference: EDPB Guidelines on consent and cookie exemptions under the ePrivacy Directive.

Server logs: Our hosting provider (Hostinger) collects standard server logs including IP addresses, browser type and access times as part of their hosting service. Hostinger’s own data practices are governed by their privacy policy (see Section 5).

2.3 Data We Do Not Collect

We do not collect:

• Biometric data
• Precise geolocation from your device (we only store location data you voluntarily enter)
• Data from your social media accounts
• Data from anyone under 18 years of age

3. Why We Process Your Data

Under the GDPR, we must have a lawful basis (a valid legal reason) for every way we handle your data. We rely on three primary reasons:

1. Contractual Necessity (Art. 6(1)(b)): Processing that is strictly required to provide the service you signed up for.

2. Legitimate Interest (Art. 6(1)(f)): Processing that helps us run and secure the Platform, balanced against your right to privacy.

3. Legal Obligation (Art. 6(1)(c)): Processing required by law, such as keeping financial records for the Swedish authorities.

3.1 Why the Dataset Is a Contractual Necessity

Codex Vivendi is not a private digital notepad. It is a dual-purpose platform: a tool for your personal legacy and a contributor to a collective record for humanity.

When you create an account, you enter into an agreement to participate in this mission. The creation of the Aspirational Dataset is a fundamental, inseparable part of the service we provide. We cannot provide the Codex Vivendi experience (contributing to humanity’s record) without processing your anonymized contributions for the dataset. This includes both your Codex content (structured data) and your forum posts and group discussions (unstructured data).

This is disclosed to every Contributor before registration. If you do not agree with this purpose, we respect that, but Codex Vivendi may not be the right platform for you.

3.2 Legitimate Interest and Your Security

For tasks that are not part of the core service but are vital to keeping the Platform healthy, we rely on Legitimate Interest. We have balanced our interests against your privacy rights in each case:

• Security: We store IP addresses to detect bots, prevent attacks and investigate abuse. Our interest in keeping the Platform safe for all Contributors is a high priority that we believe does not override your privacy rights, given the limited nature of the data and its security purpose.
• Geographic diversity: We analyze IP addresses and voluntary location data to ensure our dataset represents a broad spectrum of human cultures, not just one region. This is essential to our mission of building a record for all of humanity. Location data entry is entirely voluntary and can be removed at any time. IP data is analyzed at a regional level, not used to track individual behavior.
• Analytics: We use self-hosted, cookieless analytics (Matomo) to understand which parts of the site are helpful and which are confusing. Because this data is anonymized and never leaves our servers, we believe this is a proportionate and non-intrusive way to improve the Platform.

4. The Aspirational Dataset

Codex Vivendi is, by design, both a personal legacy tool and a contributor to beneficial AI development. Every Contributor participates in the Aspirational Dataset. This is not optional; it is a fundamental part of the service you signed up for (see Section 3.1). This is disclosed to every Contributor before registration.

4.1 What the Dataset Includes

The Aspirational Dataset is derived from two types of Contributor content:

• Structured data: Your Codex content (Life Principles, Identity tags, Favorites, Wisdom entries). This data is organized in a defined format and is the primary component of the dataset.
• Unstructured data: Your forum posts, group discussions and other community interactions. This data provides context, nuance and cross-cultural insight that enriches the structured data.

Together, these capture humanity in reflective mode: values articulated by people thinking about their legacy and discussing meaning, not reacting to feeds.

4.2 How Your Content Is Anonymized

Before any content enters the Aspirational Dataset, we apply anonymization measures. It is important to understand what this process can and cannot do.

What we remove (structured data): Your account information (name, email address, display name, identification numbers) is stored separately from your Codex content in our database. We strip this structured data before any content enters the dataset. Location data is generalized (city-level data may be generalized to country or region). The resulting content is aggregated with contributions from other Contributors and structured for analysis in a way that is not traceable to individual accounts.

What we cannot remove (unstructured content): Your Codex content, forum posts and group discussions enter the dataset as you wrote them, minus the structured account data linked to them. If you have written personally identifiable information within the body of your content (for example, “I, John Doe of 123 Maple Street, believe…”), that information will remain in the dataset. We do not alter, edit or rewrite your content as part of the anonymization process.

This is why the guidance in Section 4.4 matters. The most effective way to protect your privacy in the dataset is to avoid including identifying details in your content.

4.3 What You Can Do

Because the dataset uses anonymized data, individual entries cannot be identified or extracted after anonymization. This means:

• You can request deletion of your account and all identifiable data at any time
• Anonymized data that has already entered the dataset will remain, because it is no longer linked to you
• You can minimize personal information in your contributions by following the guidance in Section 4.4

4.4 Important Notice

5. Third-Party Data Processors

We use a limited number of third-party services to operate Codex Vivendi. Each processor handles your data only as necessary for the specific service they provide:

Each of our third-party processors is responsible for their own data practices as described in their respective privacy policies. We encourage you to review those policies if you have concerns about how a specific processor handles data.

We process data under the Standard Contractual Clauses and Data Processing Addendums provided by our third-party processors, as required by GDPR Article 28.

6. International Data Transfers

6.1 United Kingdom

Our hosting infrastructure (Hostinger) is located in the United Kingdom. Following Brexit, the UK is a “third country” under GDPR. However, the European Commission has issued an adequacy decision for the UK under Article 45 GDPR, meaning data transfers from the EU/EEA to the UK are currently permitted without additional safeguards. We monitor the status of this adequacy decision and will take appropriate measures if it is revoked or not renewed.

6.2 United States

Some of our processors may transfer data to the United States:

• PayPal: May process payment data in the US. PayPal relies on Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) and other approved safeguards for such transfers.
• Google (Maps API): When a Contributor uses the location input feature, Google receives their IP address and location queries. Google relies on SCCs and supplementary measures for EU-US data transfers. The Maps API is only loaded when a Contributor actively uses the location feature.

We do not transfer personal data to any country without appropriate safeguards in place as required by GDPR.

7. Cookies and Tracking

Last audited: 23 March 2026

7.1 Essential Cookies

Codex Vivendi uses essential cookies necessary for the Platform to function:

• WordPress session cookies (to maintain your logged-in session)
• BuddyBoss session cookies (for community features)

These cookies are classified as “strictly necessary” under the ePrivacy Directive (Directive 2002/58/EC, Article 5(3)) and do not require your consent. They exist only to provide the service you requested and are deleted when you close your browser or your session expires.

Reference: EDPB Guidelines on consent and cookie exemptions under the ePrivacy Directive.

7.2 Analytics Without Cookies

We use Matomo with cookieless tracking enabled. This means we collect anonymized usage statistics without placing any tracking cookies on your device. No consent banner is required for this configuration.

Reference: matomo.org/faq/new-to-piwik/how-do-i-use-matomo-analytics-without-consent-or-cookie-banner/

The CNIL (French data protection authority) has confirmed that Matomo in cookieless, self-hosted configuration can be used without consent.

7.3 Our Commitment and Its Limits

We do not intentionally use marketing, advertising or third-party tracking cookies. We do not participate in advertising networks. We do not track you across other websites.

Codex Vivendi runs on WordPress with multiple plugins, and despite our best efforts, third-party plugins may introduce unexpected cookies or tracking scripts. We address this through regular audits of our site’s cookie and tracking behavior (see “Last audited” date at the top of this section). When we discover unexpected processing, we either remove the source, configure it to stop, or update this policy to disclose it.

If you believe our site is setting cookies not described in this policy, please contact us at privacy@codexvivendi.org and we will investigate.

8. Data Retention

We retain your data for different periods depending on its type and purpose:

9. Your Rights Under GDPR

As a data subject under GDPR, you have the following rights. We will respond to any request within 30 days.

Right of access (Art. 15): You may request a copy of all personal data we hold about you.

Right to rectification (Art. 16): You may correct inaccurate personal data. You can edit your Codex content, location data and account information directly through the Platform.

Right to data portability (Art. 20): You may request your data in a structured, commonly used, machine-readable format. Codex Vivendi provides a data export feature.

9.1 Right to Restriction and Right to Object

Right to restriction (Art. 18) and right to object (Art. 21): You have the right to request restriction of processing or to object to processing based on legitimate interest. We will assess every such request individually.

However, we want to be transparent about the practical implications. Because the Aspirational Dataset is a contractual part of the Codex Vivendi service (not a secondary use of your data), there is no intermediate state between full participation and account deletion. If you object to dataset participation, the likely outcome is that we will need to terminate your account and delete all your identifiable data, since we cannot provide the service without this processing.

We will inform you of the outcome before taking action, and you will have the opportunity to export your data. Every Contributor is treated the same. There are no individual exemptions or partial participation arrangements.

Right to lodge a complaint: You have the right to lodge a complaint with the Swedish Authority for Privacy Protection (Integritetsskyddsmyndigheten, IMY) or the data protection authority in your country of residence.

Swedish Authority for Privacy Protection (IMY)
Website: www.imy.se
Email: imy@imy.se

10. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data, including:

• Encrypted data transmission (HTTPS/TLS)
• Hashed password storage
• Regular software updates and security patches
• Access controls limiting who can view personal data
• Regular backups

No system is perfectly secure. We are honest about that. If a data breach occurs that poses a risk to your rights, we will notify you and the relevant supervisory authority within 72 hours as required by GDPR.

11. Children’s Privacy

Codex Vivendi is not intended for anyone under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors. If we become aware that a Contributor is under 18, we will terminate the account and delete associated personal data promptly.

12. Platform Continuity and Shutdown

If Codex Vivendi ever needs to shut down, we will:

• Provide at least 6 months advance notice to all Contributors
• Keep the Platform’s data export feature available during the notice period so Contributors can download their own content
• Transfer the anonymized Aspirational Dataset to a mission-aligned archive or institution
• Delete all remaining personal data after the notice period

Contributors are responsible for exporting their own data during the notice period. We will provide instructions and support to make this process as straightforward as possible.

13. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make material changes, we will:

• Post the updated policy on the Platform with a new effective date
• Notify Contributors via email at least 30 days before changes take effect
• Clearly summarize what has changed

Your continued use of Codex Vivendi after the effective date constitutes acceptance of the updated policy. If you disagree with a change, you may request account deletion before the new policy takes effect.

14. Contact

For any questions about this Privacy Policy, to exercise your GDPR rights, or to raise a concern about our data practices, contact us at:

VisSight AB (operating Codex Vivendi)
Gothenburg, Sweden
Privacy and data requests: privacy@codexvivendi.org
General support: support@codexvivendi.org
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