Privacy Policy
Effective date: January 1, 2026. Gentledataflow operates as an independent educational information platform. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect when you use our site, how we use that information to provide and improve content, and the choices available to you regarding our use of your information. Our primary goals are transparency, user control, and data minimization. We collect only information necessary to provide features such as newsletter subscriptions, editorial correspondence, and site functionality. We do not collect sensitive payment or investment account data because Gentledataflow does not sell services or provide financial advice. If you require additional details about our practices or need assistance exercising your rights, please contact our privacy team at [email protected] or by mail at the address listed in the Contact section below.
Information we collect and why
We collect information you provide directly, information collected automatically, and information from third-party services where you choose integration. When you contact us, subscribe to updates, or submit corrections, we collect identifying details such as name, email address, and optional phone number. These items are used only to respond to your inquiry or deliver requested content. Automatically collected information includes standard technical logs (browser type, device, IP address, page requests) used to operate and secure the site and to understand usage trends that help us improve accessibility and content quality. We also use non-identifying aggregated analytics to understand which topics are most useful to readers. We do not use collected information to offer financial advice, to solicit investments, or to profile users for commercial targeting beyond basic content personalization. When we link to public datasets or third-party resources in articles, those resources are managed by their owners and are subject to their privacy terms. Our policy emphasizes minimizing retention and limiting processing to clearly stated educational purposes only.
Cookies, tracking, and analytics
Gentledataflow uses minimal cookies and privacy-respecting analytics designed to support site function and basic usage insights. Essential cookies enable navigation, form submissions, and security measures. Non-essential cookies and trackers are limited and only used with consent. Our cookie consent mechanism allows you to accept or decline non-essential cookies; declining does not prevent access to content or materially reduce our ability to provide educational materials. For analytics we favor aggregated, anonymized metrics that do not identify individual readers. Where third-party tools are used (for example to embed a public visualization or a hosted notebook), those tools may set their own cookies and may collect information governed by their privacy policies. We include details and opt-out instructions for common analytics approaches in this policy. If you prefer not to be subject to web-based tracking, please decline non-essential cookies in the cookie preference control. You can also use standard browser privacy controls and do-not-track settings to reduce cross-site tracking.
How we use and share information
We use collected information to operate the site, respond to inquiries, improve educational content, and to ensure security and integrity. Personal data submitted in messages is used for the limited purpose of responding or documenting editorial processes. We do not sell personal data. We may share limited information with trusted service providers who assist with site hosting, email delivery, analytics, and security; such providers are contractually restricted from using data for unrelated purposes. In exceptional circumstances, we may disclose information to comply with legal obligations such as valid court orders or government requests, or to protect against fraud and abuse. Where articles rely on third-party datasets or external visualizations, those underlying datasets are governed by their respective licenses and privacy terms; access to or sharing of such datasets depends on their providers. Any sharing for research collaboration or editorial review is done under confidentiality agreements and only when necessary to evaluate or correct published material. We provide links and citations so readers can independently verify sources and follow up with original providers when appropriate.
Retention, security, and your rights
We retain personal information only as long as needed for the purpose it was collected and to meet reasonable archival, legal, or security needs. For example, contact messages and editorial correspondence are kept to allow follow-up and to document corrections; aggregated analytics are retained in anonymized form for trend analysis. We implement administrative, physical, and technical safeguards appropriate to the sensitivity of the data, including encrypted backups and access controls for authorized staff. No system can be completely secure; we continually assess risks and update protections. Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have rights such as access to your data, correction, deletion, and objection to certain processing. To request access, correction, or deletion, contact us at [email protected]. We will respond within a reasonable time and in line with applicable legal requirements. If you are an EU resident, relevant legal bases for processing include performance of contractual obligations (e.g., delivering newsletters you opt into), legitimate interests (site operation and improvement), and consent when required for non-essential cookies and tracking.
Contact, changes, and disputes
If you have questions, need to exercise your data rights, or wish to report a privacy concern, contact us at: Gentledataflow, 1501 N 4th St, Suite 200, San Jose, CA 95112, United States; phone +1 (408) 555-0198; email [email protected]. We aim to respond to informational and rights-related requests promptly. If you remain unsatisfied after contacting us, depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority. We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices; updates will include a revised effective date. Substantive changes that materially affect how user data is processed will be posted prominently and, where required by law, will require renewed consent for non-essential processing. Continued use of the site after an update indicates acceptance of the revised policy.
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