Last Updated: January 2, 2026
Your privacy is important to UneducatedInvestor.com. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights concerning that information.
1. Information We Collect
We collect very limited information from our users:
- Email Address: We collect your email address only if you voluntarily provide it to us for the purpose of subscribing to our newsletter.
- Usage Data (Anonymous): We use Umami for website analytics. Umami is a privacy-focused analytics tool that collects anonymous usage data, such as page views, referrer sources, and browser types. This data is aggregated and does not identify you personally. We do not track individual users or their personal browsing habits.
2. How We Use Your Information
- Email Address: Your email address is used solely to send you our newsletter, which may include market insights, investing ideas, and updates from UneducatedInvestor.com. We will not use your email for any other purpose without your explicit consent.
- Usage Data (Anonymous): The anonymous usage data collected by Umami helps us understand how our website is used, which content is popular, and how we can improve the user experience. This data is used for internal analysis only.
3. Data Storage and Security
- Email Addresses: Email addresses collected for the newsletter are stored securely with our third-party newsletter service provider (e.g., Mailchimp, Substack, etc.). We choose providers who adhere to high standards of data security and privacy.
- Usage Data: Anonymous usage data collected by Umami is stored securely on servers provided by Umami or our chosen hosting provider.
- General Security: We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no internet transmission or electronic storage method is 100% secure.
4. Data Retention
- Email Addresses: We retain your email address for as long as you remain subscribed to our newsletter. If you unsubscribe, your email address will be removed from our mailing list.
- Usage Data: Anonymous usage data is retained for as long as necessary for analytical purposes or as required by our analytics provider’s policies.
5. Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services:
- Umami Analytics: For anonymous website usage analysis. Umami does not collect personally identifiable information.
- Netlify: Our website is hosted on Netlify, which may collect standard server logs for operational purposes.
- Newsletter Service Provider: (e.g., Mailchimp, Substack, ConvertKit) – we use a third-party service to manage our newsletter subscriptions and send emails. Your email address will be shared with this provider solely for the purpose of delivering the newsletter.
6. Your Rights
You have the following rights regarding your personal data (email address):
- Access: You can request access to the personal data we hold about you.
- Rectification: You can request that we correct any inaccurate personal data.
- Erasure: You can request that we delete your personal data.
- Unsubscribe: You can unsubscribe from our newsletter at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link at the bottom of any newsletter email.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.
7. Children’s Privacy
Our website is not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children under 18. If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.
8. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the “Last Updated” date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please reach out via the form on our Contact Page.