Effective date: June 15, 2026
Meddler is a publication and research site focused on AI engineering. This Privacy Policy explains how we handle personal and technical data when you use the site, subscribe to updates, or contact us.
Data We Collect
- Contact information you provide directly, such as name and email.
- Account and subscription information managed through our publishing platform.
- Usage and diagnostic information, such as page visits, device/browser details, and referrer data.
- Communications you send to us (support messages, editorial submissions, or partnership outreach).
How We Use Data
- To operate and improve site content, navigation, and reliability.
- To send newsletters or transactional messages you explicitly requested.
- To respond to support, legal, and abuse-prevention requests.
- To measure product and editorial performance in aggregate.
Legal Bases (Where Applicable)
Depending on jurisdiction, processing may rely on consent, contractual necessity, legitimate interests, or legal obligations.
Cookies and Similar Technologies
We use cookies and local storage for session continuity, preferences (including theme), analytics, and performance diagnostics. See our Cookie Policy for details.
Third-Party Services
We use service providers for hosting, content delivery, analytics, and email delivery. These providers process data under their own terms and security controls.
Data Retention
We retain data only for as long as needed for the purposes described above, unless a longer retention period is required by law.
Your Rights
Where applicable, you may have rights to access, correction, deletion, portability, and objection to processing. You can request these by contacting us.
Security
We apply technical and organizational safeguards to reduce risk of unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. No system is perfect, so we continuously monitor and improve controls.
Children's Privacy
This site is not directed to children under the age threshold defined by applicable law.
International Transfers
Data may be processed in jurisdictions different from your own. We use contractual and operational safeguards where required.
Policy Updates
We may update this policy to reflect legal, technical, or product changes. Material updates will be reflected by an updated effective date.
Contact
For privacy requests, contact: privacy@meddler.io.