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Privacy Policy

Last updated: April 2026

Information We Collect

We collect minimal information to provide and improve our site:

  • Email address — Only if you voluntarily subscribe to our newsletter via Buttondown
  • Usage data — Anonymous analytics data collected through Google Analytics 4 (GA4), including pages visited, time on site, and general geographic region
  • Cookies — Small files stored on your device for site functionality and analytics

How We Use Your Information

  • To send newsletter updates if you subscribe (you can unsubscribe at any time)
  • To understand how visitors use our site and improve content
  • To remember your preferences (such as dark mode settings)

Cookies and Tracking

Our site uses the following types of cookies:

  • Essential cookies — For site functionality like theme preferences (stored in localStorage)
  • Analytics cookies — Google Analytics 4 uses cookies to measure site traffic anonymously. We track custom engagement events (scroll depth, article read completion, and feature usage) — all data is anonymous and cannot identify individual users.
  • Third-party cookies — Our affiliate partner (Amazon) may set cookies when you click affiliate links

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect some site features.

Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:

  • Google Analytics 4 — Website analytics (Google Privacy Policy)
  • Buttondown — Newsletter delivery. Your email address is stored by Buttondown when you subscribe. We do not share your email with any other party. (Buttondown Privacy Policy)
  • Gumroad — Digital product sales (Gumroad Privacy Policy)
  • Cloudflare — Site hosting and CDN (Cloudflare Privacy Policy)
  • Amazon Associates — Affiliate program (Amazon Privacy Notice). Amazon OneLink may set cookies to redirect you to your local Amazon store.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Opt out of analytics — Use browser extensions like Google Analytics Opt-out or enable Do Not Track
  • Unsubscribe from our newsletter — Click the unsubscribe link in any newsletter email
  • Request data deletion — Contact us at [email protected] to request deletion of any personal data we hold
  • Access your data — Contact us to request a copy of any personal data associated with your email

Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your information. We do not store passwords or payment information — all transactions are handled securely by our third-party partners (Gumroad for digital products, Amazon for product purchases).

Children's Privacy

Our site is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this privacy policy, please contact us at [email protected].

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