Privacy Policy

Last Updated: February 5, 2026

Introduction

Welcome to SysThoughts. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard information when you visit our website.

What We Collect

Information Automatically Collected

When you visit SysThoughts, we may automatically collect the following information:

  • Browser type and version
  • Operating system
  • Referring website
  • Pages visited and time spent on each page
  • IP address (anonymized when possible)
  • Device information

This data helps us understand how visitors interact with our content and improve our site.

Cookies and Similar Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Enhance user experience
  • Analyze site traffic
  • Remember your preferences
  • Keep you logged in to your account
  • Track subscription status

You can control cookie settings through your browser settings.

Subscriber Information

If you subscribe to SysThoughts (free or paid membership), we collect:

  • Email address — Required for account creation and content delivery
  • Name (optional) — For personalization and communication
  • Subscription status — Free or paid tier, payment history
  • Payment information — Processed securely through Stripe (see below)
  • Interaction data — Which posts you read, engagement metrics

This data is used to:

  • Deliver paid content to eligible subscribers
  • Process subscription payments and manage billing
  • Send newsletters and updates you've opted into
  • Improve content recommendations

Third-Party Payment Processing

Stripe
We use Stripe to process payments for paid subscriptions. Stripe securely handles:

  • Credit card information
  • Payment processing
  • Billing management

We do not store your full credit card details. Stripe handles all sensitive payment data. For Stripe's privacy policy, visit https://stripe.com/privacy.

Third-Party Services

Google AdSense

When we display advertisements through Google AdSense, Google and its partners may use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our website or other websites. You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google's Ads Settings.

Web Hosting

Our site is hosted on third-party servers that may collect technical data necessary for service delivery.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Provide and maintain our website
  • Deliver paid content to eligible subscribers
  • Process subscription payments and manage billing
  • Analyze usage patterns and improve content
  • Display relevant advertisements
  • Ensure site security and prevent fraud
  • Comply with legal obligations

Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. We may share data with:

  • Service providers who assist in operating our website (analytics, hosting, ad networks)
  • Stripe — For payment processing of paid subscriptions (email, name, and billing information as needed)
  • Legal authorities when required by law or to protect our rights

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to read their privacy policies.

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

  • Access your personal data
  • Request correction of inaccurate data
  • Request deletion of your data
  • Object to processing of your data
  • Data portability

Subscription-Specific Rights

As a subscriber, you also have the right to:

  • Cancel your subscription at any time through your account settings or by contacting us
  • Delete your account and associated data (this will immediately terminate access to paid content)
  • Export your data — You can download your account data from your Ghost member settings
  • Unsubscribe from emails — Manage your email preferences in your account settings

To exercise these rights, contact us through your account settings or our contact page.

Children's Privacy

Our website is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

International Visitors

If you are visiting from outside the country where our servers are located, your information may be transferred to and processed in that country.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this privacy policy or our data practices, please contact us through our website's contact page.

This policy is designed to comply with applicable privacy laws including GDPR and CCPA.