Your privacy, protected

What we collect

• Account details: email, name (optional), and authentication tokens for sign-in.
• Newsletter preferences: subscription status and topic interests.
• Favorites: the articles you save to read later.
• Usage data: basic analytics (page views, clicks) to improve the site; no sensitive health data.
• Cookies: essential cookies for sign-in and preferences; optional analytics cookies when consented.

How we use your data

• Provide access to your account, favorites, and newsletter preferences.
• Send emails you request (newsletter, account notices, verification).
• Secure the service (fraud/abuse prevention, authentication).
• Improve content and site performance via aggregated analytics.

Sharing

We do not sell your data. We share only with service providers needed to run the site (hosting, analytics, email). They process data under our instructions. We may share if required by law or to protect our rights.

Your choices

• Update preferences or unsubscribe anytime via your account or email footer.
• Decline non-essential cookies in the cookie banner.
• Request deletion of your account data by contacting support.

California privacy rights

If you are a California resident, you have rights under the CCPA/CPRA, including to know, correct, and delete personal information, and to opt out of certain sharing. Exceptions may apply (e.g., security, legal obligations, completed transactions). To exercise these rights, contact us using the email below. When the California Delete Act (DROP) platform becomes available, we will honor verified deletion requests submitted through DROP in addition to direct requests to us.

Data retention & security

We retain data only as long as needed for the purposes above or as required by law. We use HTTPS, access controls, and monitoring to protect your data, but no system is 100% secure.

Contact

Questions or requests? Email privacy@methylmagic.com.