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Privacy Policy
How Surviving the Tariff Wars collects, uses, and protects your information.
Last updated: September 1, 2026
Overview
This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect when you visit Surviving the Tariff Wars (the "Site"), how we use it, and the choices you have. By using the Site, you agree to the practices described here.
Information We Collect
- Newsletter signups: your email address and, if you choose to provide it, your first name.
- Contact form submissions: your name, email address, inquiry type, and message.
- Blog comments: the display name and message you choose to post.
- Analytics: anonymous usage data (pages visited, device type, approximate location) collected via Google Analytics 4.
- Payment information is handled directly by our payment processors (Stripe and Amazon) and is never stored on our servers.
How We Use Your Information
- To send you the newsletter and automated blog notifications you signed up to receive.
- To respond to your inquiries, including speaking requests and feedback.
- To display your comments on blog articles.
- To understand how visitors use the Site so we can improve it.
Email Communications & Consent
When you join our email list, you are consenting to receive newsletters and automated notifications about new blog posts. You can unsubscribe at any time using the unsubscribe link in any email we send, or by contacting us through the Contact page.
We follow CAN-SPAM guidelines. We will not sell or rent your email address to third parties.
Cookies & Analytics
The Site uses cookies and similar technologies to power analytics and improve your experience. Google Analytics 4 collects anonymous, aggregate data about how the Site is used. You can control cookies through your browser settings; disabling them may limit some site functionality.
Third-Party Services
We rely on trusted third parties to operate the Site. Stripe and Amazon process payments; Google Analytics provides usage data; and our hosting and email providers store and transmit messages on our behalf. Each of these services has its own privacy policy governing how they handle data, and we encourage you to review them.
Data Retention
We keep newsletter subscriber and contact form records for as long as you remain subscribed or as needed to respond to your inquiry. Blog comments are retained for the life of the article unless removed. Analytics data is retained according to Google Analytics' default settings.
Your Rights & Choices
- Unsubscribe from emails at any time via the link in any message or by contacting us.
- Request access to, correction of, or deletion of the personal information we hold about you.
- Opt out of analytics tracking using browser privacy tools or opt-out browser extensions.
Children's Privacy
The Site is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us information, please contact us and we will delete it.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated 'Last updated' date. Continued use of the Site after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
Contact
Questions about this Privacy Policy or your data? Reach Taylor Brannon through the Contact page and we'll respond promptly.