Privacy Policy
Last updated: [September 19, 2026]
This Privacy Policy explains how The Modern Stoic ("we," "us," operated by Osiz Group LLC) collects, uses, and protects information when you visit themodernstoic.co (the "Site") or subscribe to our newsletter.
⚠️ Note for the site owner: This is a solid starting template, not legal advice. Have it reviewed by a qualified professional before publishing, particularly for GDPR (EU visitors), CCPA (California visitors), and any other jurisdiction-specific requirements relevant to your audience.
1. Information We Collect
Information you provide directly:
- Email address, when you subscribe to our newsletter (via Beehiiv)
- Any information you include in messages sent to us
Information collected automatically:
- Pages visited, time spent on the Site, referring pages, and general engagement behavior (via Google Analytics 4)
- Device, browser, and approximate location information (derived from IP address)
- Advertising and conversion data (via Meta Pixel), if you arrive from or interact with our social media advertising
See our Cookie Policy for full detail on the specific cookies and tracking technologies used.
2. How We Use Information
We use the information above to:
- Send you the newsletter you've subscribed to
- Understand how visitors use the Site, so we can improve content and navigation
- Measure the effectiveness of our marketing (including social media advertising)
- Respond to messages you send us
We do not sell your personal information to third parties.
3. Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services, each with its own privacy practices:
| Service | Purpose | Their Privacy Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Google Analytics 4 | Site traffic and behavior analytics | policies.google.com/privacy |
| Google Tag Manager | Tag/script management | policies.google.com/privacy |
| Meta Pixel | Advertising measurement | facebook.com/privacy/policy |
| Beehiiv | Newsletter delivery | beehiiv.com/privacy |
| Netlify | Website hosting | netlify.com/privacy |
4. Cookies
We use cookies and similar technologies as described in our Cookie Policy. You can control cookie preferences through the consent banner shown on your first visit, or through your browser settings.
5. Data Retention
We retain newsletter subscriber information for as long as you remain subscribed, and analytics data according to the retention periods set in our Google Analytics and Meta Pixel configurations (typically 14–26 months).
6. Your Rights
Depending on where you live, you may have the right to:
- Access the personal information we hold about you
- Request correction or deletion of your information
- Withdraw consent for data processing (including unsubscribing from our newsletter at any time via the link in every email)
- Object to or restrict certain processing
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at themodernstoicco@gmail.com.
7. Children's Privacy
This Site is not directed at children under 16, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The "Last updated" date at the top reflects the most recent revision.
9. Contact
Questions about this policy? Contact us at themodernstoicco@gmail.com.