Privacy Policy
Introduction
This Privacy Policy explains how That Smoke Pit Veteran ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and protects personal information when you use our website (thatsmokepit.vet), powered by Ghost, including our daily newsletters and commenting features. We are committed to safeguarding your privacy and ensuring transparency in how we handle your data. Our website and newsletters are intended for adults only, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
Information We Collect
We collect only the following personal information:
- Name and Email Address: When you subscribe to our daily newsletters or leave a comment on our website, we collect your name and email address.
- Payment Information: If you subscribe to a paid membership, payment details are processed securely by Stripe, our third-party payment processor. We do not store or have access to your payment information.
- Usage Data: We may collect anonymized data about how you interact with our website, such as pages visited or links clicked, to improve our services. This data does not identify you personally.
How We Use Your Information
We use your personal information for the following purposes:
- Newsletters: To send you daily newsletters if you have subscribed.
- Comments: To display your name alongside your comments on our website and to manage comment moderation.
- Service Improvement: To analyze anonymized usage data to enhance our website and content.
- Communication: To respond to your inquiries or provide customer support.
We do not sell, trade, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.
Third-Party Services
- Ghost via Magic Pages: Our website is powered by Ghost, a content management platform, and hosted by Magic Pages. Please review Magic Pages' Privacy Policy at https://www.magicpages.co/legal/privacy/ for more details.
- Stripe: For paid subscriptions, we use Stripe to process payments. Stripe handles all payment information securely and does not share it with us. Please review Stripe's Privacy Policy at https://stripe.com/privacy for more details.
Data Storage and Security
Your personal information is stored securely on Ghost's servers or our own servers if self-hosted. We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. However, no system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Your Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:
- Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
- Correction: Request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete data.
- Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data.
- Unsubscribe: Opt out of newsletters at any time using the unsubscribe link in any email.
- Restriction or Objection: Restrict or object to certain uses of your data.
To exercise these rights, contact us at Karl.Bullock@ThatSmokePit.VET. We will respond within the timeframes required by applicable law.
Data Retention
We retain your name and email address for as long as you remain subscribed to our newsletters or actively engage with our commenting system. If you unsubscribe or request deletion, we will remove your personal information promptly, except where required to retain it for legal purposes.
Cookies
Our website may use cookies to enhance your browsing experience. These are small files stored on your device that help us analyze site usage and remember your preferences. You can manage cookie settings through your browser.
Children’s Privacy
Our website and newsletters are designed exclusively for adults, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under 18. If we learn we have collected such data, we will delete it immediately.
International Data Transfers
If you are located outside the United States, your data may be transferred to and processed in countries with different data protection laws. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The updated version will be posted on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: