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Privacy Policy

Last updated: February 2026

TodaySmith ("we," "us," or "our") operates todaysmith.com. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit our website or subscribe to our newsletter.

Information We Collect

When you subscribe to The TodaySmith Brief or create a member account, we collect:

  • Your email address
  • Your name (if provided)
  • Basic usage data (pages visited, content read) to improve the site

We use Google Analytics 4 to collect anonymized, aggregated data about site traffic. This data does not personally identify you. You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking at tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.

How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Send you The TodaySmith Brief newsletter (only if you subscribed)
  • Send transactional emails related to your account (password resets, etc.)
  • Analyze site performance to improve content

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.

Email Communications

You may unsubscribe from The TodaySmith Brief at any time by clicking the "Unsubscribe" link in any email. Transactional emails (account-related) cannot be unsubscribed from, but you may delete your account at any time.

Third-Party Services

This site uses the following third-party services, each with their own privacy policies:

  • Google Analytics — analytics.google.com/policies
  • Mailgun — mailgun.com/privacy
  • Beehiiv / ConvertKit — applicable to newsletter subscribers during platform transitions

Data Retention

We retain your data for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. You may request deletion of your data by emailing us at the contact address below.

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights under GDPR (EU/UK) or CCPA (California) to access, correct, or delete your personal data. To exercise these rights, contact us directly.

Contact

For privacy-related inquiries: use the Contact page or email us directly.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy periodically. The "Last updated" date at the top reflects the most recent revision. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance.