The Short Version
We collect your email address to send you our newsletter. We use privacy-friendly analytics to understand how people use our site. We don't sell your data, we don't track you across the web, and we don't show ads.
Information We Collect
Email Address: When you subscribe to The Parallax, we collect your email address. This is the only personal information we ask for.
Analytics Data: We use Cloudflare Web Analytics to understand how visitors use our website. This includes:
- Pages visited
- Referring websites
- Country (based on IP, which is not stored)
- Device type and browser
Cloudflare Web Analytics is privacy-friendly: it doesn't use cookies, doesn't track users across sites, and doesn't collect personal information.
How We Use Your Information
Email: We use your email address solely to send you The Parallax daily newsletter. We may occasionally send important updates about the service (like significant changes to how it works), but we won't spam you with promotions.
Analytics: We use aggregated analytics data to understand which content resonates with readers and to improve the website experience.
Third-Party Services
We use the following services to operate The Parallax:
- Buttondown — Email delivery and subscriber management. Their privacy policy
- Cloudflare — Website hosting and analytics. Their privacy policy
- Google Fonts — Typography. Their privacy policy
Cookies
The Parallax website does not use cookies for tracking or advertising. Cloudflare may use essential cookies for security purposes (like DDoS protection), but these don't track your browsing activity.
Data Retention
We retain your email address for as long as you remain subscribed to the newsletter. If you unsubscribe, your email is removed from our mailing list. Analytics data is aggregated and does not contain personal information.
Your Rights
You can:
- Unsubscribe at any time using the link at the bottom of any email
- Request deletion of your email address by contacting us
- Ask questions about how we handle your data
Data Security
Our website is served over HTTPS, encrypting data in transit. We use reputable third-party services (Buttondown, Cloudflare) that maintain their own security practices and compliance standards.
Children's Privacy
The Parallax is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13.
Changes to This Policy
If we make significant changes to this privacy policy, we'll note the update date at the top of this page. For major changes, we may notify subscribers via email.
Contact
Questions about this privacy policy? Email us at hello@readparallax.com.