1. Introduction
Welcome to The New Profit (“we,” “our,” or “us”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit our blog (https://www.thenewprofit.com), subscribe to our emails, or interact with our content. By using this site, you consent to the practices described below.
2. Information We Collect
a) Automatically Collected Data
When you visit The New Profit, we may collect:
- Non-personal data: Browser type, IP address, device information, and pages visited (via cookies).
- Analytics: We use tools like Google Analytics to measure traffic (see Section 5).
b) Voluntary Submissions
You may provide:
- Email address: When subscribing to our newsletter.
- Name and comments: When posting on articles.
c) Affiliate Links
Clicking on affiliate links (e.g., Amazon, freelance platforms) may track your activity via third-party cookies. We do not see your purchase data.
3. How We Use Your Information
- Email addresses: To send newsletters (you can unsubscribe anytime).
- Comments: To display and respond to discussions.
- Cookies: To improve user experience and analyze trends.
We do not sell, trade, or share your data with third parties except:
- Service providers: Email platforms (e.g., MailerLite) or hosting services.
- Legal compliance: If required by law.
4. Affiliate Disclaimer
The New Profit participates in affiliate programs (e.g., Amazon Associates, freelance platforms). This means:
- We earn commissions on qualifying purchases (at no extra cost to you).
- We only recommend products/services we believe in.
- Affiliate partners may track cookies for attribution.
5. Third-Party Services
- Google Analytics: Tracks site usage (opt-out via Google’s tools).
- Email providers: We use secure platforms for newsletters.
- Social media: Embedded content (e.g., YouTube) may collect data.
6. Your Rights
You can:
- Unsubscribe from emails (link in every newsletter).
- Delete comments (contact us at [your email]).
- Disable cookies via browser settings.
7. Data Security
We implement safeguards (SSL encryption, secure passwords) but cannot guarantee absolute security online.
8. Policy Updates
We may update this policy. Changes will be posted here with a new “Last Updated” date.
9. Contact Us
For questions, email: belsmith@thenewprofit.com.