Privacy Policy

Last updated: May 5, 2026

Your privacy matters to us. This policy explains how Everything in Perspective collects, uses, and protects your information.

What information we collect

When you visit our site:

IP address, browser type, pages visited (via standard web analytics)
No personal information is collected unless you choose to share it

When you subscribe to our newsletter:

Email address (required)
First name (optional)
We use this solely to send you our newsletter and occasional updates

When you contact us:

Email address and message content
We keep your message confidential unless you give us permission to share it

How we use your information

Email subscribers: Deliver weekly essays and announcements
Analytics: Understand which topics resonate and improve our content
Contacting you: Respond to inquiries, topic suggestions, and submissions

We do NOT:

Sell or share your data with third parties
Use your email for marketing beyond our own newsletter
Track you across other websites
Use dark patterns or manipulative practices

Third-party services

We use:

Analytics: Anonymous, aggregated data only
Email service: Industry-standard encrypted platform
Hosting: GitHub Pages for secure, private infrastructure

All third parties are contractually bound to privacy standards.

Cookies

We use minimal cookies:

Session cookies for navigation functionality
No tracking cookies for advertisements
No third-party cookies

You can disable cookies in your browser settings without affecting core functionality.

Your rights

You have the right to:

Access: Request a copy of data we hold about you
Correction: Update or correct your information
Deletion: Request we delete your email from our lists
Opt-out: Unsubscribe from emails at any time

To exercise these rights, contact us.

Data security

Your information is protected using industry-standard encryption (HTTPS). Our infrastructure is hosted on secure servers with automatic backups. We regularly audit our security practices.

Retention

Newsletter subscribers: Data retained until you unsubscribe
Contact form submissions: Retained for 1 year or until resolved
Analytics: Aggregated data retained indefinitely; personal identifiers deleted after 13 months

Changes to this policy

We may update this policy as our services evolve. We'll notify subscribers of material changes via email. Your continued use of our site constitutes acceptance of updated terms.

Questions?

Have concerns about your privacy or our practices? Get in touch. We take privacy seriously and welcome your feedback.

Everything in Perspective is committed to transparency and ethical data practices. We believe privacy is not a feature—it's a right.