Privacy Policy

Information We Collect

• Log Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, and pages visited (collected automatically for analytics and security).
• Cookies & Consent Data: Small files used to remember preferences and manage ad/analytics consent.
• Analytics Data: Anonymous usage statistics from Google Analytics and Vercel Analytics.
• Advertising Data: Non-personalized ad impressions and interactions provided through Google AdSense (only when consented).
• Contact Information: If you email us, we receive your name, email address, and message content.

How We Use Information

• Operate, maintain, and improve the website.
• Monitor site performance and prevent fraud or abuse.
• Display relevant advertisements and measure their effectiveness.
• Respond to user inquiries and feedback.

We do not sell or rent personal data. All processing is done for legitimate business or consent-based purposes.

Legal Basis for Processing (EEA/UK)

If you are located in the European Economic Area or the UK, our lawful bases for collecting and using personal information are:

• Consent: When you opt in to cookies or contact us.
• Legitimate Interest: For analytics, site security, and product improvement.
• Legal Obligation: To comply with applicable laws.

Third-Party Services & Data Sharing

We use trusted third-party providers to host, analyze, and deliver content securely:

• Vercel: Hosting and performance analytics.
• Cloudflare: Security, CDN, and caching services.
• Google Analytics & AdSense: Audience insights and ad delivery (consent-based).
• Substack / Email Providers: For newsletter subscriptions, if applicable.

Each partner complies with applicable privacy frameworks and uses data solely for the services they provide to us.

Your Rights & Choices

• Request access to or deletion of your personal data.
• Withdraw consent to cookies or analytics.
• Opt out of personalized ads via Google Ads Settings.
• Residents of the EU/UK and California have additional rights under GDPR and CCPA.

To exercise your rights, contact us at [email protected].

Data Retention

We retain analytics and log data for up to 12 months, or as required for legal or operational purposes. Emails and correspondence are retained only for as long as necessary to respond to inquiries.

Data Security

We use encryption, firewalls, and access controls to protect your information. However, no online platform is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute protection.

Changes to This Policy

This policy may be updated periodically. The “Last Updated” date reflects the most recent version. Any material changes will be announced on this page.