Privacy Policy

1. Scope

This policy explains what we collect on this site, how we use it, and your choices. It applies to the website, emails we send, and any forms where you submit information.

2. Notice at Collection (California / CPRA)

We do not sell personal information and do not “share” it for cross-context targeted advertising.

• Identifiers: Email address, IP address — used to send newsletters and secure the site
• Internet activity: Pages viewed, timestamps, referrer, device/browser — used for basic analytics
• Sensitive personal information: Not collected

3. What we collect

You provide: email address (to subscribe), optional name, messages you send us, and any submissions (pitches, drafts, comments).

Collected automatically: device and usage data such as IP address, browser/OS, pages viewed, timestamps, and referrer.

Cookies are limited to essential and security-related functions only.

• Ghost(Pro): hosting, CMS, member records
• Gmail: communication inbox
• Cloudflare: security and performance

4. How we use information

To operate the site and newsletter, communicate about new posts, maintain security, and review aggregate performance.

Legal bases include consent, contract, and legitimate interests (GDPR / UK GDPR).

5. Cookies and controls

Only essential and security cookies are used. Blocking these may affect sign-in. We do not respond to Do Not Track signals, as tracking is limited by design.

6. Email and unsubscribing

Subscribers receive free posts. Every email includes an unsubscribe link. We do not sell or rent subscriber lists.

7. Minimal analytics

We use privacy-respecting, aggregate analytics and do not build behavioral profiles.

8. Sharing

Data is shared only with trusted processors under confidentiality and security obligations.

9. Third-party links

Links to other websites are provided for convenience. Their privacy policies apply.

10. International transfers

Data may be processed in the U.S. or other countries where our providers operate. Standard Contractual Clauses are relied upon where required.

11. Retention

• Subscribers: retained while subscribed
• Contact emails: generally deleted within 12 months
• Security logs: retained by providers for operational security
• Privacy request logs: kept up to 24 months

12. Security and incident response

We use appropriate safeguards for a small publication. No system is perfectly secure. Affected users will be notified if required by law.

13. Your rights

You may request access, correction, deletion, or export of your data by emailing editor@readintersections.com with the subject “Privacy Request.”

• California (CCPA/CPRA): access and deletion rights
• EEA / UK: right to lodge a complaint with your authority
• India (DPDP 2023): access and deletion rights

14. Children

The site is not directed to children under 13. If a child’s data is collected, contact us for prompt deletion.

15. Changes

Material changes will be posted with an updated effective date and, where appropriate, emailed to subscribers.

16. Jurisdiction & contact

Governed by the laws of Texas, USA, without affecting mandatory local rights.

Contact: editor@readintersections.com
Mail: 17350 State Hwy 249, STE 220 #21216, Houston, TX 77064, USA