Effective date: January 1, 2026
This policy explains what data is collected when you use macrosoup.com, why, and what you can do about it.
What we collect
When you subscribe: your name and email address, provided through the subscription form.
When you pay: billing is handled entirely by Stripe. Macro Soup never sees or stores your full card details. Stripe may share your subscription status, billing country, and the last four digits of your card for account management purposes.
When you browse: standard usage data may be collected, including your IP address, browser type, pages visited, and time spent. This is used to understand how the site is used and to improve it.
Why we collect it
- To send you the newsletter and manage your subscription.
- To process payments and handle billing through Stripe.
- To respond to support requests.
- To understand how the site is used and improve it.
What we do not do
We do not sell your data. We do not share it with third parties beyond what is necessary to operate the site (Ghost for publishing and email delivery, Stripe for payments).
Email communications
You will receive newsletters based on your subscription tier. You can unsubscribe at any time using the link in any email, or by contacting [email protected].
Data retention
Your data is retained as long as your account is active. To request deletion of your account and associated data, contact [email protected].
Your rights
You have the right to access, correct, or delete the personal data we hold about you. To exercise any of these rights, contact [email protected].
If you are based in the EU or UK, you also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.
Children
This site is not intended for anyone under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect data from children.
Changes to this policy
If this policy changes materially, we will update this page with a new effective date. Continued use of the site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance.