Last updated: [1/1/2025]
Malestrum (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy and providing a transparent explanation of how we handle your information.
This Privacy & Cookie Policy outlines what data we collect, how we use cookies, and your rights in managing your personal information.
📘 What We Collect
When you visit our website or interact with our content, we may collect:
- Email addresses (if you sign up for our newsletter or become a member)
- Basic metadata (like IP address, browser type, time of visit)
- Engagement data (which pages you visit, what content you click on)
- Comments or messages (if enabled through third-party tools)
We do not knowingly collect sensitive personal data or track users across other websites.
🍪 Cookies
Cookies are small text files stored in your browser that help us improve your experience. We use three main types of cookies:
1. Essential Cookies
These are required for site functionality. They let you log in, access members-only content, and remember your preferences.
2. Analytics Cookies
These help us understand how users engage with our content. We may use tools like Google Analytics to anonymously track usage trends.
3. Third-Party Cookies
Some embedded services — such as YouTube, Spotify, comment platforms, or newsletter integrations — may set their own cookies. These are governed by their respective privacy policies.
📩 How We Use Your Information
We use your data to:
- Send newsletters or podcast updates (if you opt in)
- Improve our website content and navigation
- Understand audience interests and engagement
We do not sell, rent, or trade your data to third parties.
❌ Your Rights & Choices
You can:
- Opt out of our newsletter at any time using the unsubscribe link
- Disable cookies in your browser settings
- Request deletion of your membership data by emailing [info@malestrum.com]
🔗 External Services
Malestrum may link to or embed content from external platforms (e.g. YouTube, Substack, Instagram). These services may collect data in accordance with their own privacy policies. We are not responsible for their data practices.
📄 Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy as our tools or legal obligations change. We’ll notify users of any significant changes via the site or email.
📬 Contact Us
For questions, concerns, or data requests, please contact:
📧 info@malestrum.com