Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

We collect minimal information necessary to provide our free newsletter service:

• Email Address: When you subscribe to our newsletter
• Authentication Cookie: A secure cookie to remember your subscription status
• Analytics Data: Basic usage data through Rybit (privacy-focused analytics)

2. How We Use Your Information

Your information is used solely for:

• Sending you free newsletter updates when new content is published
• Providing you access to all articles on our site
• Improving our content and site experience
• We never sell, rent, or share your data with third parties for marketing purposes

3. Data Storage & Security

Your data is stored securely:

• Email Storage: Stored with Resend, our email service provider
• Encryption: All data transmitted via HTTPS encryption
• Cookie Security: HTTP-only, secure cookies that cannot be accessed by JavaScript
• Industry Standards: We follow industry best practices for data security

4. Your Rights (GDPR Compliance)

You have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Right to Access: Request a copy of your data
• Right to Deletion: Request deletion of your data
• Right to Rectification: Correct inaccurate data
• Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a portable format
• Right to Unsubscribe: One-click unsubscribe from all emails

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at: privacy@agntc.co

5. Cookies Policy

We use cookies to provide our service:

Essential Cookies

• Authentication Cookie (agntc_subscriber):
  • Purpose: Remember your newsletter subscription for content access
  • Duration: 30 days
  • Type: Essential (required for the service you requested)
  • Can be deleted: Clear your browser cookies anytime

Analytics

• Rybit Analytics:
  • Purpose: Understand how visitors use our site
  • Privacy-focused: No personal data collected
  • Can be blocked: Use browser privacy settings or ad blockers

We do not use tracking, advertising, or third-party marketing cookies.

6. Third-Party Services

We use the following trusted third-party services:

Resend (Email Service)

• Purpose: Email delivery and subscriber management
• Data Shared: Your email address only
• Privacy Policy: resend.com/legal/privacy-policy
• Data Processing Agreement: In place

Rybit (Analytics)

• Purpose: Privacy-focused website analytics
• Data Shared: Anonymous usage statistics
• No Personal Data: Does not collect personal information

7. Newsletter Details

• Frequency: Only when new content is published (typically 1-4 times per month)
• Content: Notifications about new articles
• Cost: 100% free, no payment ever required
• Unsubscribe: One-click unsubscribe link in every email
• After Unsubscribe: You'll lose access to full articles (but can resubscribe anytime)

8. Data Retention

• Email Address: Stored until you unsubscribe
• Cookie: Expires after 30 days (auto-deleted)
• After Unsubscribe: Your email is removed from our list within 48 hours
• Backups: May remain in backups for up to 90 days

9. Children's Privacy

Our service is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.

10. International Data Transfers

Your data may be transferred and processed in countries outside your residence. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data in accordance with this privacy policy.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify subscribers of significant changes via email. The "Last updated" date at the top indicates when the policy was last revised.

12. Contact Us

For any privacy-related questions, concerns, or requests:

• Email: privacy@agntc.co
• Response Time: We aim to respond within 48 hours