Privacy Policy

The Signal ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have.

Information we collect

Email address — when you subscribe to our newsletter or create an account
Payment information — processed securely by Stripe; we never store card numbers
Usage data — pages visited, time on site, and referral source (anonymous, for improving content)
Communications — messages you send to us via contact forms or email

How we use your information

To send you the newsletter you subscribed to
To process your subscription payments
To understand which stories resonate with readers
To respond to your inquiries and tips

We do not sell your data. We do not share your email with advertisers. We do not use your reading behavior to build advertising profiles.

When you subscribe to The Signal newsletter, your email is stored in our secure database and used only to send you our publication. You can unsubscribe at any time using the link at the bottom of every issue. We will remove your data within 30 days of an unsubscribe request.

Cookies

We use minimal, first-party cookies to remember your theme preference (dark/light mode) and to keep you logged in if you have a subscriber account. We do not use third-party advertising cookies or tracking pixels.

Analytics

We use lightweight, privacy-respecting analytics to understand page traffic. We do not use Google Analytics. Our analytics collect no personally identifiable information and no cross-site tracking.

Data security

We use industry-standard security practices including encrypted connections (HTTPS), hashed passwords, and limited access to user data. No system is perfectly secure, but we take reasonable steps to protect your information.

Your rights

You have the right to access, correct, or delete your personal data at any time. Contact us with your request and we will respond within 30 days.

Changes to this policy

We may update this policy from time to time. When we make material changes, we will notify subscribers by email. The date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision.

Contact

Questions about this policy? Visit our contact page.