Privacy Policy

Last updated: April 6, 2026

This Privacy Policy explains how Material Truths ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and protects information when you visit materialtruths.com or subscribe to our newsletter.

Information We Collect

Email subscribers. When you subscribe to our newsletter, we collect your email address. We use this only to deliver our newsletter and related communications about Material Truths.

Analytics. We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our site. This collects anonymized data such as pages visited, time on site, device type, browser, and approximate geographic location. We do not collect personally identifiable information through analytics.

Cookies. Our site uses cookies for basic functionality (such as keeping you signed in) and analytics. You can disable cookies in your browser settings, though some site features may not work as a result.

Communications. If you email us directly (for example, to submit a product tip), we retain your message and email address to respond and follow up.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Send you our newsletter and related publication updates
  • Respond to inquiries and tips you send us
  • Understand how our site is used and improve our content
  • Comply with legal obligations

We do not sell your information to third parties. We do not share your email address with advertisers, marketers, or data brokers.

Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services that may process your data:

  • Ghost (our publishing platform) — stores subscriber data and delivers emails
  • Google Analytics — provides anonymized site analytics
  • Mailgun (used by Ghost) — handles email delivery

Each of these services has its own privacy policy governing how they handle data.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Unsubscribe from our newsletter at any time using the link in any email
  • Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
  • Request that we delete your data
  • Update or correct your information

To exercise any of these rights, email us at info@materialtruths.com.

Data Retention

We retain subscriber email addresses for as long as you remain subscribed. If you unsubscribe, we remove your email from active sending lists. We may retain anonymized analytics data indefinitely.

Children's Privacy

Material Truths is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will delete it.

International Users

Material Truths is operated from the United States. If you access our site from outside the US, you understand that your data will be processed in the United States.

California Privacy Rights

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to know what personal information we collect, the right to delete your personal information, the right to opt out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell personal information), and the right to non-discrimination for exercising your rights. To exercise these rights, email info@materialtruths.com.

European Users (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area or United Kingdom, you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including the right to access, rectify, erase, restrict processing of, and port your personal data, as well as the right to object to processing and to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority. Our legal basis for processing your data is your consent (which you provide by subscribing) and our legitimate interests in operating our publication.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page indicates when the policy was last revised. Continued use of our site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact

For questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, email us at info@materialtruths.com. A postal address is available upon written request to that email.