This privacy policy explains what data this site collects and how to remove it. The short version: we collect very little. We do not sell it. Most pages work even if you block cookies. Effective date: July 10, 2026.
The site's name and domain are not final yet. So the operator name and contact below are placeholders. We will replace them before this policy goes live.
What we collect and why
Most of it is standard web analytics. We use it to see which articles help and which are broken. We do not build ad profiles. We do not run third-party ad networks.
| Data | When we collect it | Why | How long we keep it |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anonymized analytics (pages viewed, rough region, device type) | Every visit | To measure traffic and fix errors | Up to 26 months, then aggregated |
| Email address | Only if you subscribe to the newsletter | To send the emails you asked for | Until you unsubscribe |
| Server logs (IP address, browser agent) | Every request | Security and abuse prevention | Up to 90 days |
We never ask for your name, phone number, or card details. This site does not sell anything directly.
Cookies and tracking
Cookies are small files a site stores in your browser. We use two kinds. Essential cookies keep the site working, and you cannot switch those off. Analytics cookies help us count visitors, and you can refuse them in the consent banner or your browser. Blocking them does not break the articles.
Some laws require opt-in consent before analytics run. The UK and the EU are examples. There, our banner asks first and waits for your choice.
Affiliate links and how they track you
Some links to tools we review are affiliate links. If you click one and then buy, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. The same disclosure sits at the top of every page that uses these links.
An affiliate link tags your click with a code the partner reads. That tag tells the partner the visit came from us. We do not get your name or card details from it. We only get a record that a referral converted. Our verdicts are not for sale, and an affiliate deal never changes a rating.
Third-party services we rely on
A few outside providers handle limited data for us. A web host serves the pages. An analytics provider counts visits. An email provider sends the newsletter if you subscribe. Each one gets only the data it needs, and each is bound by its own privacy terms. We do not sell or rent your data to anyone.
Your rights over your data
You can ask what data we hold about you. You can request a copy, correct it, or have it deleted. To leave the newsletter, click the unsubscribe link in any email. That drops your address from our list.
The law backs these rights where you live. The UK and the EU are covered by the UK GDPR and the GDPR. California is covered by the CCPA and CPRA, including the right to know and the right to delete. We do not sell personal information as those laws define it. Canada is covered by PIPEDA. Australia is covered by the Privacy Act 1988. We honor access and deletion for every reader, wherever they live.
How to reach us about privacy
Send data requests to privacy@PLACEHOLDER-DOMAIN. This address is a placeholder. It stands in until the site's domain is set. We will replace it with a working inbox before launch. We aim to answer within 30 days.
Changes to this policy
We may update this privacy policy as the site grows or the law changes. When we do, we will update the effective date at the top and note what changed. Big changes to how we handle newsletter data will go to subscribers by email.
This is a working draft. The operator name, domain, and privacy contact are placeholders pending a business decision. This policy is not legal advice.