Privacy Policy

Mayfly Rising (“we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy. This policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights.

Last updated: April 17, 2026

1. Information We Collect

We may collect:

  • Contact information such as your name and email when you fill out a form or contact us

  • Payment information if you choose to contribute (processed securely through third-party providers; we do not store payment details)

  • Usage data such as pages visited, time on site, and general location through analytics tools

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Respond to inquiries and messages

  • Process contributions

  • Improve the website and podcast

  • Understand how visitors engage with our content

We do not sell your personal information.

3. Third-Party Services

We may use trusted third-party services to operate this site, including:

  • Squarespace (website hosting)

  • Payment processors (for contributions)

  • Analytics tools (such as Google Analytics)

These providers only use your information as necessary to perform their services.

4. Cookies and Tracking

This website may use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Understand how visitors use the site

  • Improve performance and user experience

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings.

5. User-Generated Content

This site may allow comments on blog posts and podcast content. Any information you choose to share in these areas may be publicly visible.

By posting content, you are responsible for what you share.

We reserve the right to remove content that is inappropriate, harmful, or not aligned with the purpose of this platform.

6. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights regarding your personal data.

For U.S. residents (including California):

You may have the right to:

  • Request access to your personal data

  • Request deletion of your data

  • Understand what information is collected and how it is used

We do not sell personal data.

For European Economic Area (EEA), UK, and similar regions:

You have the right to:

  • Access your data

  • Correct or update your data

  • Request deletion of your data

  • Restrict or object to how your data is used

We process data based on consent and legitimate interest (such as improving our services).

7. Data Retention

We keep personal information only as long as necessary to:

  • Respond to inquiries

  • Maintain records

  • Meet legal or operational requirements

8. Data Security

We take reasonable steps to protect your information, but no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure.

9. Children’s Privacy

This website is not intended for children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised date.

11. Contact

If you have questions or would like to:

  • Access your data

  • Request deletion

  • Ask how your information is used

You can contact us through the sites contact page.