Privacy Policy

Last updated: 7/4/2025

At StoicAttitude, we value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your data.

1. Information We Collect

Personal Information

When you create an account or subscribe to our services, we may collect:

• Name and email address
• Payment information (processed securely through Stripe)
• Profile information you choose to provide
• Communication preferences

Usage Information

We automatically collect certain information about your use of our service:

• Pages viewed and articles read
• Time spent on our website
• Browser type and device information
• IP address and location data
• Subscription and billing information

Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Remember your login status
• Analyze website performance
• Provide personalized content
• Track conversion and engagement metrics

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide and maintain our services
• Process payments and manage subscriptions
• Send important updates and communications
• Improve our content and user experience
• Analyze usage patterns and performance
• Detect and prevent fraud or abuse
• Comply with legal obligations

3. Information Sharing

We may share your information with:

Service Providers

• Stripe: For secure payment processing
• Vercel: For website hosting and analytics
• MongoDB: For secure data storage
• Resend: For email communications

Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law, court order, or to protect our rights, property, or safety.

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties.

4. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data:

• Encryption of data in transit and at rest
• Secure authentication and authorization
• Regular security audits and monitoring
• Limited access to personal information
• Secure payment processing through Stripe

5. Your Rights and Choices

Account Management

You can:

• Update your account information at any time
• Change your communication preferences
• Cancel your subscription through your account settings
• Request account deletion

Data Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

• Access your personal information
• Correct inaccurate data
• Delete your data (right to be forgotten)
• Restrict or object to data processing
• Data portability

Cookie Preferences

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our website.

6. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as necessary to:

• Provide our services
• Comply with legal obligations
• Resolve disputes
• Prevent fraud and abuse

When you delete your account, we will remove your personal information within 30 days, except as required for legal or business purposes.

7. International Data Transfers

Your information may be processed and stored in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data in accordance with applicable privacy laws.

8. Children's Privacy

Our service is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware of such collection, we will delete the information immediately.

9. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these sites. We encourage you to read their privacy policies.

10. Analytics and Tracking

We use analytics services to understand how our website is used:

• Vercel Analytics: For website performance and user behavior analysis
• Internal Analytics: For subscription and engagement metrics

These services may use cookies and collect anonymized data about your interactions with our website.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by email or through our website. Your continued use of our service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

13. GDPR Compliance

For users in the European Union, we comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

• We process data based on legitimate interests and consent
• You have the right to access, rectify, and erase your data
• You can object to processing and request data portability
• You have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

14. California Privacy Rights

For California residents, under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

• You have the right to know what personal information is collected
• You have the right to delete personal information
• You have the right to opt-out of the sale of personal information
• You have the right to non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights