Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

We collect minimal information to operate the service:

• Email address — if you subscribe to our newsletter
• Usage data — pages visited, time on site (via Vercel Analytics, anonymized)
• Account information — if you create an account (name, email, institution)

2. How We Use Your Information

• To send you the ValveDigest newsletter (if subscribed)
• To improve the service based on usage patterns
• To manage your account and subscription

3. We Do Not Sell Your Data

ValveDigest does not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes. Ever.

4. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services to operate ValveDigest:

• Supabase — database and authentication
• Vercel — hosting and analytics
• Anthropic Claude — AI summarization
• Finnhub — market data

Each service has its own privacy policy governing data they collect.

5. Cookies

ValveDigest uses minimal cookies necessary for site functionality (session management). We do not use advertising or tracking cookies.

6. Your Rights

You may request deletion of your data at any time by emailing contact@valvedigest.com. Newsletter subscribers can unsubscribe at any time via the link in any email.

7. Data Security

We use industry-standard security practices including encrypted connections (HTTPS), secure database storage, and access controls to protect your data.

8. Contact

Privacy questions? Email us at contact@valvedigest.com