Privacy Policy
Effective Date: June 3, 2025
Last Updated: June 3, 2025
🌊 The Chill Version: We collect your email to send you daily Stoic wisdom. We don't sell your info, we don't spam you, and you can bail anytime with zero drama. That's it, bro.
Do Not Sell My Personal Information
We don't sell your personal information. Period. Not now, not ever. But if you want to make it official or have concerns, click here:
🚫 Do Not Sell My InfoWhat We Do
That 'Sto Fo 'Sho delivers daily Stoic wisdom with coastal vibes straight to your inbox. We keep things simple, chill, and respectful of your privacy.
Information We Collect
When you subscribe, we collect:
- Email Address: To send you daily wisdom (obviously)
- Subscription Date: To track when you joined the crew
- IP Address: For security and basic analytics
- Device/Browser Info: To make sure our site works on your device
- Website Usage Data: Which pages you visit, how long you stay (helps us improve)
- Email Engagement: Whether you open/click emails (to send better content)
How We Use Your Info
Legal Basis (GDPR): We process your data based on your consent when you subscribe and our legitimate interest in providing quality content.
- Send you daily Stoic quotes and reflections (the good stuff you signed up for)
- Improve our website and content based on what works
- Respond to your messages if you contact us
- Prevent spam and security issues (keeping the bad vibes out)
- Comply with legal requirements (boring but necessary)
What We DON'T Do
- Sell your email - Never. Not happening. Not even for the perfect wave.
- Spam you - We promised "F**k Spam, Just Wisdom, Bro" and we mean it
- Share your info with random companies - Your email stays with us and our trusted partners only
- Track you across the internet - We're not creepy like that
- Store payment info - Our newsletter is free, so no credit cards needed
Who We Share Your Info With
We only share your data with these trusted partners:
- SendGrid (Twilio): Email delivery service that actually gets our emails to your inbox
- Web Hosting Provider: Keeps our website running smoothly
- Analytics Services: Basic website stats (no personal info shared)
When we might share data: Only if legally required (court orders, etc.) or to protect our rights and safety.
Your Rights (The Important Stuff)
You have these rights, and we actually respect them:
- Unsubscribe anytime with one click - no hard feelings, seriously
- Access your data - Ask us what info we have about you
- Delete your data - Request we wipe you from our systems
- Correct your data - Fix any wrong info we have
- Data portability - Get a copy of your data in a usable format
- Object to processing - Tell us to stop using your data for specific purposes
- Withdraw consent - Change your mind about what you've agreed to
🏄♂️ How to Exercise Your Rights
Email us: yo@thatstofosho.com
Response Time: We'll get back to you within 45 days (usually way faster).
Verification: We might ask you to confirm your identity before making changes (keeps your data safe).
Data Retention (How Long We Keep Your Stuff)
- Active Subscribers: As long as you're subscribed
- Unsubscribed Users: 30 days (then permanently deleted)
- Website Analytics: 26 months maximum
- Legal Compliance Data: As required by law
Cookies and Tracking
We use minimal tracking to keep the site running smoothly:
- Essential Cookies: Make the website function properly
- Analytics Cookies: Basic stats about site usage (anonymous)
- No Advertising Cookies: We don't do creepy ad tracking
You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but the site might not work as well.
International Data Transfers
For our EU friends: Your data might be processed in the US where our servers live. We use appropriate safeguards and only work with partners who meet EU privacy standards.
Data Security
We protect your email address like we'd protect our own surfboard - with care and attention:
- Encrypted data transmission (HTTPS)
- Secure server infrastructure
- Limited access to personal data
- Regular security updates
Kids' Privacy (Under 13)
Our site isn't designed for anyone under 13. If you're a parent and think your kid signed up, contact us immediately and we'll remove their info faster than you can say "gnarly wave."
California Residents (CCPA Rights)
If you're in California, you have extra rights:
- Right to Know: What personal info we collect and how we use it
- Right to Delete: Request deletion of your personal info
- Right to Opt-Out: Stop the sale of your personal info (which we don't do anyway)
- Right to Non-Discrimination: We won't treat you differently for exercising your rights
EU Residents (GDPR Rights)
Our European wave-riders have these additional protections:
- Right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority
- Right to data portability in machine-readable format
- Right to object to automated decision-making (not that we do much of that)
Changes to This Policy
If we update this policy, we'll let you know via:
- Email notification to all subscribers
- Notice on our website
- Updated "Last Modified" date above
Big changes = email notification. Small tweaks = website notice.
Contact Us
Questions about privacy? Want to chat about Stoicism? Just want to say hi? Hit us up:
📧 Email: yo@thatstofosho.com
🌐 Website: thatstofosho.com
Data Protection Officer: yo@thatstofosho.com
Legal Compliance
This privacy policy complies with:
- California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)
- California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA)
- General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
- CAN-SPAM Act
- Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA)
🌊 Stay chill, stay wise, stay private. 🏄♂️
That 'Sto Fo 'Sho Team
Because ancient wisdom deserves modern privacy protection.