Last updated: April 1, 2026
This Privacy Policy describes how MindNotes Daily ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and protects information when you visit our site or interact with our content. We try to keep our data practices straightforward and minimal.
1. Information we collect
We collect the following types of information:
Information you provide directly
- Email address, if you subscribe to our newsletter.
- Name, email, and message contents, if you contact us through the contact form or by email.
Information collected automatically
- Standard server logs, including IP address, browser type, referring page, and timestamp.
- Cookies and similar technologies, used for basic site functionality and aggregate analytics. See our Cookies Policy for details.
2. How we use information
We use the information we collect to:
- Deliver our newsletter to subscribers.
- Reply to messages you send through the contact form or email.
- Understand, in aggregate, how readers use the site (e.g., which articles are most read).
- Protect the site from abuse, spam, and security threats.
- Comply with applicable legal obligations.
We do not sell your information. We do not share your information with advertisers. We do not use your information for targeted advertising on this site.
3. Legal basis for processing (for EU/UK readers)
Where applicable, we rely on the following legal bases under the GDPR and UK GDPR:
- Consent — for newsletter subscriptions and non-essential cookies.
- Legitimate interest — for basic analytics, server logs, and replying to your messages.
- Legal obligation — where processing is required by applicable law.
4. Third-party services
We use a small number of third-party services to operate the site:
- Web hosting — our hosting provider stores standard server logs as part of normal operation.
- Content delivery network (CDN) — we use a CDN to deliver pages efficiently. The CDN processes basic request metadata.
- Email delivery — if you subscribe to the newsletter, your email address is stored with our email delivery provider.
- Aggregate analytics — we may use privacy-respecting analytics services to understand reader behavior in aggregate.
Each of these providers has its own privacy practices and obligations.
5. Cookies
We use a small number of cookies for site functionality and analytics. You can review and manage your cookie preferences at any time. For more detail, see our Cookies Policy.
6. Data retention
We retain personal information only as long as needed for the purpose for which it was collected:
- Newsletter subscriptions are retained until you unsubscribe.
- Contact form messages are retained for up to 24 months.
- Server logs are typically retained for up to 90 days.
7. Your rights
Depending on where you live, you may have rights with respect to your personal information, including:
- The right to access information we hold about you.
- The right to ask us to correct or delete it.
- The right to opt out of marketing communications.
- The right to lodge a complaint with a data protection authority.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected].
8. Children's privacy
Our site is intended for adults. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 16. If you believe a child has provided us with information, please contact us so we can remove it.
9. International data transfers
Some of our service providers may be located outside your country of residence. Where required, we rely on appropriate safeguards (such as standard contractual clauses) to ensure that your information is protected during transfer.
10. Security
We use commercially reasonable safeguards to protect personal information. No method of transmission or storage is 100% secure, however, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
11. Changes to this policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. Material changes will be noted at the top of the site or in our newsletter.
12. Contact
For any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact:
MindNotes Daily — Privacy Inquiries
Email: [email protected]
1209 Orange Street, Wilmington, DE 19801, United States