Privacy Policy.
We keep this simple and plain. No legalese walls. You should know exactly what we do with your data — and we'll tell you clearly.
Overview
PrajnaI ("we", "us", "our") operates the website prajnai.com and publishes a free weekly newsletter covering technology, finance, and geopolitics. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you visit our website or subscribe to our newsletter.
By using prajnai.com or subscribing to our newsletter, you agree to the practices described in this policy. If you do not agree, please do not use our services.
What We Collect
We collect the minimum information necessary to operate our newsletter service. Here is exactly what we may collect and how:
| Data | How collected | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Email address | Subscription form (on-site or popup) | To send you the weekly newsletter |
| First name (optional) | Subscription form, if provided | To personalise email greetings |
| IP address | Automatically on site visit | Security, spam prevention, analytics |
| Browser & device type | Automatically via server logs | Site performance and compatibility |
| Pages visited, time on site | Analytics cookies (see Section 4) | Understanding how our site is used |
| Email open & click data | Email tracking pixels (MailPoet) | Understanding newsletter engagement |
We do not collect payment information, government identification, or any sensitive personal data. We do not knowingly collect data from children under 13.
How We Use Your Information
We use your personal data only for the following purposes:
- Sending the newsletter — your email address is used solely to deliver the weekly PrajnaI issue to your inbox.
- Personalisation — if you provided your first name, we may use it to address you in emails.
- Improving our content — aggregate, anonymised open and click data helps us understand which topics resonate with our readers.
- Site performance — anonymised analytics data helps us optimise page load speeds and user experience.
- Security and fraud prevention — IP and log data may be used to detect and prevent spam subscriptions or malicious activity.
- Legal compliance — we may process and retain data as required by applicable law.
The legal basis for processing your email address is your consent — given when you submit the subscription form. You may withdraw that consent at any time by unsubscribing.
Cookies & Tracking
Our website uses a small number of cookies. A cookie is a small text file stored in your browser. We use:
- Essential cookies — required for the site to function correctly (e.g. WordPress session cookies, security nonces). These cannot be disabled.
- Analytics cookies — we may use a privacy-respecting analytics tool (such as Google Analytics with IP anonymisation, or a self-hosted alternative) to count page visits and understand traffic patterns. No personally identifiable information is stored.
- Email tracking pixels — our newsletter platform (MailPoet) embeds a small tracking pixel in emails to measure open rates. This is standard newsletter practice. You can disable image loading in your email client to prevent this.
We do not use advertising cookies, retargeting pixels, social media tracking cookies, or any cookies that profile you for marketing purposes.
You can control or delete cookies at any time through your browser settings. Note that disabling essential cookies may affect site functionality.
Third Parties & Data Sharing
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data to any third party. We share limited data only with the following service providers, strictly for operating our website and newsletter:
- MailPoet — our newsletter platform, which stores subscriber email addresses and delivers emails. MailPoet is GDPR-compliant and stores data within the EU. See MailPoet's Privacy Policy.
- WordPress.org / hosting provider — our website runs on WordPress, hosted on a third-party server. Your IP address and browser data may be logged by the hosting provider in line with their own privacy policy.
- Analytics provider — if we use Google Analytics, data is processed by Google LLC under their privacy terms. We use IP anonymisation and do not enable advertising features.
All third-party providers are selected for their compliance with applicable data protection laws. We do not grant them permission to use your data for their own marketing purposes.
We may disclose personal data if required to do so by law, court order, or government authority, or if we believe in good faith that such disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, your safety, or the safety of others.
Data Retention
We keep your personal data only for as long as necessary to provide the newsletter service or as required by law.
- Active subscriber data (email, optional name) — retained for the duration of your subscription. Once you unsubscribe, your data is removed from our active mailing list within 30 days.
- Unsubscribe records — we retain a record of your email address on our suppression list to ensure we do not accidentally email you again. This is a legal requirement under anti-spam regulations.
- Server and access logs — retained for up to 90 days for security and diagnostic purposes, then deleted.
- Analytics data — retained in anonymised, aggregated form with no expiry. No personally identifiable information is included.
Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data. We honour all of these rights and will respond to requests within 30 days.
Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
Ask us to correct inaccurate or incomplete personal data.
Ask us to delete your personal data ("right to be forgotten").
Unsubscribe at any time using the link in any email we send.
Request your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
Object to any processing of your data that you believe is unlawful.
To exercise any of these rights, email us at contact@prajnai.com with the subject line "Privacy Request". We may ask you to verify your identity before we process your request.
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA) or the United Kingdom, you also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority if you believe your rights have been violated.
Children's Privacy
PrajnaI is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from anyone under 13 years of age. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal data, please contact us immediately at contact@prajnai.com and we will delete it promptly.
Security
We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorised access, loss, or misuse. These include:
- HTTPS encryption across all pages of prajnai.com (SSL/TLS certificate)
- Restricted access to subscriber data — only authorised team members can access it
- Regular software and plugin updates to patch security vulnerabilities
- Use of reputable, GDPR-compliant third-party service providers
However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security. In the event of a data breach that is likely to result in a risk to your rights and freedoms, we will notify you and any relevant authorities as required by law.
Policy Changes
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. When we make material changes, we will:
- Update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page
- Notify active subscribers by email if the changes significantly affect how we handle their data
- Post the revised policy on this page with the new effective date
We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Continued use of our website or newsletter after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal data, please reach out to us:
PrajnaI
Email: contact@prajnai.com
Website: prajnai.com
We aim to respond to all privacy-related enquiries within 5 business days. For formal rights requests, we will respond within 30 days as required by applicable data protection law.