Last updated: March 22, 2026
Who We Are
Particle Post (“we”, “us”, or “our”) operates the website theparticlepost.com. We publish twice-daily briefings on artificial intelligence in business and finance.
If you have questions about this policy, contact us at: privacy@theparticlepost.com
What Data We Collect
Analytics Data (Google Analytics 4)
Only if you accept cookies, we collect the following data via Google Analytics 4:
- Pages visited and time spent on each page
- Approximate geographic location (country/region level, derived from anonymised IP)
- Browser type, operating system, and device category
- Referral source (how you found us)
We do not collect your full IP address — IP anonymisation is enabled.
We do not collect names, email addresses, or any personally identifiable information through analytics.
No Account Data
Particle Post does not require account registration. We do not collect passwords, payment information, or user profiles.
Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)
For visitors in the European Economic Area (EEA), we process analytics data on the basis of explicit consent (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR). You provide consent by clicking “Accept Analytics” in the cookie banner.
If you decline, no analytics cookies are set and no data is sent to Google.
Cookies
We use the following cookies only after your consent:
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
_ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes users | 2 years |
_gid | Google Analytics | Distinguishes users | 24 hours |
_ga_XXXXXXXX | Google Analytics | Session state | 2 years |
See our Cookie Policy for full details and instructions on how to delete cookies.
How We Use Your Data
Analytics data is used solely to:
- Understand which articles are most useful to readers
- Identify technical issues (e.g. pages that fail to load)
- Inform editorial decisions (popular topics, peak reading times)
We do not sell, rent, or share your data with any third party except Google Analytics for the purposes described above.
Data Retention
Google Analytics retains event data for 26 months by default. You may request deletion by contacting us.
Your Rights (GDPR)
If you are located in the EEA, you have the right to:
- Access — request a copy of data we hold about you
- Erasure — request deletion of your data
- Object — withdraw consent at any time (simply clear cookies or click “Decline” in the cookie banner on a new visit)
- Portability — receive your data in a machine-readable format
- Lodge a complaint with your national data protection authority
To exercise any right, contact: privacy@theparticlepost.com
Third-Party Services
| Service | Purpose | Privacy Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Google Analytics 4 | Website analytics | policies.google.com/privacy |
| GitHub Pages | Site hosting | docs.github.com/en/site-policy |
Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. The date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact
For privacy-related enquiries: privacy@theparticlepost.com