Privacy Policy & Terms of Service
This is the Privacy Policy and Terms of Service for Thoughts.Mosaic (hereinafter referred to as "this site"). We value your privacy and are committed to collecting only the minimum amount of data necessary to maintain basic service operations.
Privacy Policy
Last Updated: January 5, 2026
1. Data Collection & Usage
This site is a Static Site. We do not use a backend database, nor do we require user registration. The information we collect is strictly limited to enhancing your local browsing experience and basic site performance analysis.
| Data Type | Method | Purpose | Storage Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theme Settings | User toggled | To save your preference for Light/Dark mode | Local Browser (localStorage) |
| UI State | Auto-saved | To remember interface states (e.g., sidebar collapse) | Local Browser (localStorage) |
| Access Statistics | Automated collection | Anonymous site traffic and content popularity statistics | Statistics Server (stats.thomosaic.com) |
Note on Data Storage:
- Local Data: Theme settings and UI state data are stored entirely on your device (browser) and are never uploaded to our servers. You can delete this data at any time by clearing your browser cache.
- Analytics Data: This site uses Umami Analytics for traffic statistics. This is an open-source, privacy-focused tool. It does not use Cookies, does not collect Personally Identifiable Information (PII), and anonymizes your IP address. The data is used solely to analyze traffic trends and help the author optimize content.
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If you wish to opt-out of this tracking, you can run the command localStorage.setItem('umami.disabled', 1) in your browser's developer tools console. The system will detect this flag and stop recording your visits.
2. Data Protection
- HTTPS Encryption: This site uses HTTPS for secure transmission. All data exchanged between you and this site is encrypted via TLS/SSL to prevent eavesdropping or tampering.
- Privacy-First Statistics: This site does not implement Google Analytics or other commercial advertising scripts used for cross-site tracking. The Umami analytics service used is independently deployed and managed by this site; data is fully controlled, not shared with third-party advertisers, and not used for user profiling.
3. Data Sharing & Disclosure
We do not sell, lease, or share your data with any third parties. We may process relevant information only in the following rare circumstances:
- Legal Compliance: As required by mandatory laws, regulations, or judicial orders.
- Security: To maintain the technical security of this site and prevent malicious attacks.
Terms of Service
Last Updated: November 26, 2025
1. Content Overview
Thoughts.Mosaic is an informal repository of personal thoughts.
- Nature: The content consists primarily of fragmented notes (Memos), unpolished ideas, and experimental viewpoints.
2. Intellectual Property (Copyright)
- Source Code: The site's theme is forked from the open-source project astro-theme-thought-lite (by tuyuritio) and is licensed under the GPLv3 Open Source License.
- Content Copyright:
- All Rights Reserved: Since the content on this site is not primarily focused on technical tutorials, open-source sharing, or general knowledge popularization, but rather comprises the author's personal diaries, photography, and essays with unique personal perspectives, the standard "open sharing" spirit often found in the tech community does not apply here.
- Authorization: Unless otherwise noted, unauthorized reproduction, reposting, or modification of any content on this site is strictly prohibited without written permission from the author.
- Contact: If you are interested in a specific article and wish to repost it, please contact me first via email at chen@thomosaic.com or through other channels to obtain authorization.
- Third-Party Resources: Copyrights for any third-party code, images, or citations used on this site belong to their original authors.
3. User Conduct
When visiting this site, please adhere to the following guidelines:
- Respect intellectual property rights and do not repost content without explicit authorization.
- Do not use this site for any illegal activities or actions that compromise network security.
Disclaimer
Last Updated: November 25, 2025
1. Opinions & Views
The content on this site represents the personal views of the author at the time of writing and does not represent the positions of any organization, employer, or group. Due to the "Memo" nature of the site, some content may contain speculative or unverified ideas and does not constitute professional advice (including but not limited to financial, legal, or medical advice).
2. Accuracy & Timeliness
Given the fluid nature of thought, past Memos may no longer reflect the author's current perspective. This site does not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of all content. Users bear all risks associated with relying on the content of this site.
3. External Links
This site may contain links to third-party websites (such as GitHub, Wikipedia, or other blogs). These links are provided solely for convenience. This site is not responsible for the content, privacy policies, or security of these external websites.