Information We Collect

We may collect the following categories of personal information. Information you provide directly, such as your name and email address when you subscribe to our newsletter or contact us through any form on our website. Information collected automatically, including your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, pages visited, and time spent on our website. This data is collected through cookies and similar tracking technologies provided by the Wix.com platform. We do not collect sensitive personal data such as financial information, health data, or government-issued identification numbers.

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How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes: to send you our newsletter and editorial content you have subscribed to; to respond to your inquiries and communications; to analyze website traffic and improve user experience; to comply with legal obligations; and to protect against fraudulent, unauthorized, or illegal activity.

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Wix.com as Our Hosting Platform

Our website is built and hosted on Wix.com. As a result, Wix may independently collect certain technical and usage data in connection with operating the platform. Wix acts as a data processor on our behalf for hosting purposes. For information on how Wix handles data, please review the Wix Privacy Policy available at wix.com/about/privacy.

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Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies — small text files stored on your device — to enable certain website functionality, collect analytics data, and enhance your browsing experience. Wix may deploy its own cookies as part of platform operations. You may configure your browser to refuse cookies or to alert you when cookies are being sent; however, some parts of the website may not function properly without them.

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Email Communications and Newsletter

If you subscribe to The Deductivist newsletter, we will use your email address solely to deliver the content you have opted into. Every email we send will include an unsubscribe link. You may opt out at any time, and we will process your request promptly. We do not sell, rent, or share your email address with third parties for marketing purposes.

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Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in the following limited circumstances: with service providers who assist us in operating our website or delivering our communications, including Wix.com and email delivery services, under appropriate data processing agreements; when required by law, regulation, or legal process; or to protect the rights, safety, or property of The Deductivist, our users, or the public.

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Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law. If you unsubscribe from our mailing list, your email address will be removed from active communication lists within a reasonable timeframe, though residual copies may remain in backup systems for a limited period.

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Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have certain rights regarding your personal data, including the right to access, correct, or delete your personal information; the right to withdraw consent where processing is based on consent; the right to restrict or object to processing; and the right to data portability. To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided below. Residents of the European Union or European Economic Area may have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). We will respond to all legitimate requests within a reasonable timeframe.

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Children's Privacy

Our website and newsletter are not directed at individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a minor, please contact us immediately and we will take steps to delete such information.

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Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites or resources. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

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Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Your continued use of the website following the posting of any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.

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Contact

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, you may contact us at: The Deductivist — https://substack.com/@thedeductivist