Privacy Policy

1. Overview

THE MACRO BEAT(“we”, “us”) respects your privacy. This policy explains what personal data we collect when you use our website, newsletters, and services, how we use it, and the choices you have.

2. Data we collect

• Account data: name, email address, and password when you create an account or subscribe.
• Billing data: processed by our payment provider; we do not store full card numbers.
• Usage data: pages viewed, referring URL, device and browser type, approximate location derived from IP.
• Communications: messages you send us and your responses to surveys or feedback prompts.

3. How we use data

• Deliver, secure, and improve our content and services.
• Send newsletters and account notifications you have opted into.
• Measure aggregate audience engagement and content performance.
• Comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms.

4. Cookies and analytics

We use strictly necessary cookies to operate the site and, with your consent, analytics and preference cookies to understand how readers use THE MACRO BEAT. You can change your choice at any time via the cookie banner or your browser settings. See our cookie notice in the banner for the categories we use.

5. Sharing

We do not sell personal data. We share data with vetted service providers (hosting, analytics, payments, email delivery) under contracts that restrict use to the services they provide to us, and with authorities when required by law.

6. Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to provide the service, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements.

7. Your rights

Depending on where you live, you may have the right to access, correct, delete, or export your personal data, and to object to or restrict certain processing. To exercise these rights, email privacy@the-macro-beat.com.

8. International transfers

We may process personal data in countries other than your own. Where required, we rely on appropriate safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses.

9. Changes

We may update this policy from time to time. Material changes will be communicated via the site or by email.

10. Contact

Questions about this policy? Email privacy@the-macro-beat.com.