Privacy Policy

Last Updated: March 3, 2026

INTRODUCTION

Field Notes Press ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect when you visit our website, subscribe to our publications, or use our mobile app; how we use that information; and what rights you have with respect to your data.

Please read this policy carefully. By using our site, app, or services, you agree to the practices described below. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of our services.

This policy applies to all users located in the United States.

I. INFORMATION WE COLLECT

We collect information in two ways: information you provide to us directly, and information collected automatically when you use our services.

A. Information You Provide

— Account Registration. When you create an account, we collect your
name, email address, password, and any other information you choose to provide.

— Subscription and Payment. When you subscribe to Field Notes Press, we collect billing information necessary to process your payment. Payment transactions are processed by a third-party payment processor (see Section IV). We do not store your full credit card number or payment credentials on our servers.

— Newsletter Sign-Up. If you sign up for our email newsletter, we collect your email address and, if provided, your name.

— Comments. If you participate in our comments section, we collect your display name, email address, and the content of your comments. Your display name and comments will be visible to other users. Your email address will not be publicly displayed.

— Communications. If you contact us by email or through our site, we collect the contents of your message and any contact information you provide.

B. Information Collected Automatically

— Usage Data. We collect information about how you interact with our site and app, including pages visited, articles read, time spent, links clicked, and referring URLs.

— Device and Technical Information. We collect information about the device and browser you use to access our services, including IP address, browser type, operating system, and device identifiers.

— Cookies and Similar Technologies. We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to operate our services, remember your preferences, and analyze usage patterns. You can control cookie settings through your browser. Disabling cookies may affect the functionality of certain features.

— Analytics. We use third-party analytics tools (such as Google Analytics) to help us understand how our services are used. These tools may collect information about your use of our site and app over time. For more information on how Google Analytics collects and processes data, visit google.com/policies/privacy/partners.
You may opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on, available at tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.

II. HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

— To create and manage your account;
— To process subscription payments and maintain your subscription;
— To deliver our email newsletter and other communications you have requested;
— To operate and moderate our comments section;
— To improve our content, services, and user experience;
— To analyze usage trends and measure the performance of our journalism;
— To communicate with you about your account, your subscription, or changes to our services;
— To respond to your questions, requests, or complaints;
— To detect and prevent fraud, abuse, or violations of our terms of service; and
— To comply with applicable legal obligations.

We do not use your personal information to serve you targeted advertising from third-party advertisers.

III. WHAT WE DO NOT DO WITH YOUR INFORMATION

We do not sell, rent, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to outside organizations for any purpose. This commitment is absolute and is not subject to exception based on business relationships, financial arrangements, or other considerations.

We do not share your personal information with advertisers or marketing companies.

We do not build advertising profiles based on your reading habits or personal data.

IV. THIRD-PARTY SERVICE PROVIDERS

We work with a limited number of third-party service providers who assist us in operating our services. These providers access your information only as necessary to perform services on our behalf and are not permitted to use your information for their own purposes.

— Payment Processing. Subscription payments are processed by a third-party payment processor. Your payment information is transmitted directly to and stored by the payment processor in accordance with their own privacy and security practices. We encourage you to review the privacy policy of our payment
processor for more information.

— Analytics. We use analytics services to help us understand site and app usage, as described in Section I. These services collect data subject to their own privacy policies.

— Email Delivery. We use a third-party email service to deliver our newsletter and transactional emails. Your email address and name are shared with this provider solely for the purpose of delivering communications you have requested.

We do not integrate third-party advertising networks, data brokers, or social media tracking pixels into our services.

V. DATA RETENTION

We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you with our services. If you close your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal information within a reasonable time, except where we are required to retain it by law or where retention is necessary to resolve disputes, enforce our agreements, or maintain records of financial transactions.

Comments you have posted publicly may remain visible after account closure unless you request their removal prior to closing your account.

VI. DATA SECURITY

We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These measures include encrypted data transmission (HTTPS), secure storage practices, and access controls limiting who within our organization can view personal data.

No method of transmission or storage is completely secure. While we work hard to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security. In the event of a data breach that affects your personal information, we will notify you as required by applicable law.

VII. CHILDREN'S PRIVACY

Our services are intended for a general adult audience and are not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected such information, we will delete it promptly. If you believe a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, please contact us at the address below.

VIII. YOUR RIGHTS AND CHOICES

You have the following rights with respect to your personal information:

— Access and Correction. You may access and update your account information at any time by logging into your account. If you believe we hold inaccurate information about you that you cannot correct yourself, please contact us.

— Account Deletion. You may request deletion of your account and associated personal information by contacting us. We will process your request within a reasonable time, subject to any legal retention obligations.

— Email Opt-Out. You may unsubscribe from our newsletter or promotional emails at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in any email we send, or by contacting us directly. Note that even if you opt out of marketing communications, we may still send you transactional messages related to your account or subscription.

— Cookies. You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our site or app.

IX. CHANGES TO THIS POLICY

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. If we make material changes, we will notify you by email or by posting a prominent notice on our site prior to the changes taking effect. Your continued use of our services after any update constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.

X. CONTACT US

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or the handling of your personal information, please contact us at:

Field Notes Press
Tom Hudson
Founder & Editor-in-Chief

Email: privacy@fieldnotespress.com
Mailing Address: ___________________