Your privacy matters. This policy explains what information The Stock Shaman collects when you visit this site or join the free email list, how that information is used, and what rights you have over it.

1. Who we are

This website is operated by Greg Shafransky, doing business as The Stock Shaman. The site is a personal research and commentary publication. Contact: greg@thestockshaman.com.

2. Information we collect

Information you give us

• Email address when you subscribe to the free email list, collected and stored by our email service provider Beehiiv
• Information you submit in any contact form or message you send

Information collected automatically

• Basic analytics data such as pages visited, referring site, browser type, and approximate location, collected via Google Analytics through Site Kit
• Standard server logs including IP address and request information, used for security and abuse prevention
• Cookies used by the website to remember preferences and by analytics tools to measure traffic

3. How we use your information

• To send you the free email newsletter and related updates you signed up for
• To respond to your inquiries and messages
• To understand how the site is used and improve its content and performance
• To protect the site against spam, fraud, and abuse

4. Who we share information with

The Stock Shaman does not sell your personal information. We share information only with the service providers that help run the site, including:

• Beehiiv, our email newsletter platform
• Google, for analytics through Site Kit
• Our web hosting provider, which stores the site and its data

We may disclose information if required by law, valid legal process, or to protect rights, property, or safety.

5. How long we keep it

We keep your email and subscription information for as long as you remain subscribed. Analytics data is retained according to Google Analytics defaults. You can request deletion at any time by emailing greg@thestockshaman.com.

6. Your rights

Depending on where you live, you may have the right to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you
• Correct or update that information
• Request deletion of your information
• Unsubscribe from the email list at any time using the link in every email
• Object to or restrict certain uses of your information

To exercise any of these rights, email greg@thestockshaman.com.

7. Cookies and tracking

This site uses cookies for basic site functionality and traffic measurement. You can disable cookies in your browser settings. Doing so will not prevent the site from working but may affect personalization and analytics accuracy.

8. Children

This site is not intended for users under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect information from children.

9. Changes to this policy

We may update this policy from time to time. Material changes will be reflected by an updated date at the top of this page. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

10. Contact

Questions about this policy? Email greg@thestockshaman.com.