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Privacy Policy

Effective June 7, 2026

What we collect

When you subscribe to The Bit, we collect:

When you interact with newsletter content, we collect anonymous feedback signals such as thumbs up / thumbs down reactions on individual stories. These signals are not linked to your identity.

How we use it

We do not use your data for advertising targeting, profiling, or any purpose beyond operating the newsletter.

Who we share data with

We share your data only with the service providers we rely on to operate The Bit:

Each provider processes data only as necessary to perform services on our behalf. We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data to any third party.

We never sell your data

Full stop. Your email address and preferences are used solely to send you The Bit. They are not sold, licensed, or shared with advertisers or data brokers.

Unsubscribing

You can unsubscribe at any time using the unsubscribe link in the footer of any newsletter email. After unsubscribing, we will stop sending you emails. Your data may be retained in inactive form per our providers' data retention policies unless you request deletion.

Data deletion

To request deletion of your data, contact us via the form at /advertise and include the subject "Data Deletion Request." We will process your request within 30 days.

Governing law

This Privacy Policy is governed by the laws of the State of Georgia, USA. Any disputes will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in Georgia.

Changes

If we make material changes to this policy, we will update the effective date above. Continued use of The Bit after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.