Privacy Policy

Your privacy matters. Here is exactly what we collect and how we use it.

Last updated: July 25, 2026

This Privacy Policy explains how ClearCents ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and protects information when you visit this site. By using the Site you agree to the practices described below.

1. Information We Collect

a) Information you provide

If you subscribe to our newsletter, we collect your email address. We use it only to send you the content you signed up for. We never sell or share your email with third parties for marketing purposes.

b) Information collected automatically

When you visit the Site, certain information is collected automatically by third-party services we use:

  • Google Analytics 4 (GA4) — collects anonymized data about how visitors use the Site (pages viewed, time on site, general geographic region, device type). This data is aggregated and cannot identify you personally. You can opt out using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
  • Google AdSense — displays advertisements on the Site. Google may use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this site and other sites. You can opt out of personalized advertising at Google's Ad Settings.

2. Cookies

We use the following types of cookies:

  • Analytics cookies — set by Google Analytics to help us understand how visitors interact with the Site.
  • Advertising cookies — set by Google AdSense to show relevant ads. These may track your browsing across other websites.

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect some Site functionality.

3. How We Use Your Information

  • To send the newsletter you subscribed to
  • To understand which content is most useful to our readers (via analytics)
  • To display advertising that funds the Site (via AdSense)
  • To improve the Site's performance and user experience

4. Third-Party Services

The Site uses these third-party services, each with their own privacy policies:

We do not control these third-party services and encourage you to review their policies independently.

5. Data Retention

Newsletter email addresses are retained until you unsubscribe. Analytics data is retained for 26 months per Google's standard settings. We do not store any other personal data on our own servers.

6. Your Rights

Depending on your location you may have rights under GDPR (EU/UK) or CCPA (California), including:

  • The right to access the personal data we hold about you
  • The right to request deletion of your data
  • The right to opt out of data processing for advertising
  • The right to unsubscribe from our newsletter at any time

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at hello@clearcents.com.

7. Children's Privacy

This Site is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has submitted personal information, contact us and we will delete it promptly.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision. Continued use of the Site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

9. Contact

Questions about this Privacy Policy? Email us at hello@clearcents.com.