PRIVACY POLICY

Your privacy matters to us. This policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding your data.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide

When you subscribe to our newsletter, we collect your email address. This is the only personal information we actively request from visitors.

Automatically Collected Information

Our site collects minimal data:

• Article Views: We count page views on articles to display view counts. This is anonymous and not linked to any user.
• Cookie Preferences: Your cookie consent choice is stored locally on your device.

Analytics (Optional)

If you accept analytics cookies AND we have Google Analytics enabled, the following may be collected:

• Pages visited and time spent on pages
• Browser type, operating system, and device type
• General geographic location (country/region level)

You can decline analytics cookies when prompted, and none of this data will be collected.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Send you our newsletter (if subscribed)
• Understand how visitors use our site to improve content and user experience
• Monitor site performance and fix technical issues
• Analyze traffic patterns and trends

Cookies

We use cookies and similar technologies for:

Essential Cookies

These are necessary for the site to function properly. They include:

• Session management
• Cookie consent preferences
• Music player preferences

Analytics Cookies

If you accept cookies, we may use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our site. Google Analytics collects information anonymously and reports website trends without identifying individual visitors. You can opt out of analytics cookies by declining when prompted.

Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:

• Buttondown: For newsletter delivery. Their privacy policy applies to email subscriptions.
• Google Analytics: For website analytics (if you accept cookies).
• YouTube: For embedded music player. YouTube's privacy policy applies when using this feature.
• Vercel: For website hosting.

Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as necessary to provide our services:

• Newsletter subscriptions: Until you unsubscribe
• Analytics data: Aggregated data retained for up to 26 months
• Cookie preferences: Stored locally on your device

Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate data
• Erasure: Request deletion of your data
• Opt-out: Unsubscribe from our newsletter at any time
• Withdraw consent: Change your cookie preferences by clearing your browser data

Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your information. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Children's Privacy

Our site is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this privacy policy or our data practices, please contact us through our social media channels or website.