Privacy policy

Last updated: July 23, 2026

What this site collects

If you subscribe to The Protocol, this site collects the email address you provide. Basic technical information may also be processed automatically for security, reliability, anonymous conversion measurement and abuse prevention.

Anonymous site analytics

This site records anonymous events such as page views, folders opened and successful newsletter signups. These events are used to understand which parts of the site are useful. They do not include your email address, use advertising cookies or assign a persistent visitor profile.

How the information is used

Your email address is used to manage your subscription and send The Protocol. It may also be used to confirm your subscription, respond to a request, maintain the site and protect it from spam or misuse.

Storage and service providers

Subscriber records are currently stored using the site's hosting infrastructure. A specialist email delivery provider may be added to send and manage future issues. Service providers may process limited information only to provide their services, protect the platform or comply with law.

Sharing and selling

Subscriber email addresses are not sold. Information may be shared with necessary service providers, when required by law or as part of a legitimate business transfer.

Retention and your choices

Information is kept while your subscription is active and for as long as reasonably needed for security, legal or operational purposes. You may unsubscribe using the link in any newsletter. You may also request access, correction or deletion through the official X profile linked on this site.

Third-party links and media

This site links to services such as X, YouTube, Instagram, Cal.com and heysheldon. A privacy-enhanced YouTube player loads only after you choose to open it. Those services apply their own privacy practices when you visit or interact with them.