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Privacy Policy

I hate spam just as much as you do (if not more, to be quite honest), and I think privacy online is a fundamental right. So here's the plain version of what Hello, thoughts collects, why, and how to make it stop.

Information I Collect

Email address: If you subscribe to my newsletter, I collect your email address to deliver posts and updates to you.

Comments: If commenting is enabled, I may collect the name, email address, and content you submit with a comment.

Usage data: I may automatically collect basic technical information such as your IP address, browser type, and pages visited, typically through analytics tools.

Cookies: The Site may use cookies to remember your preferences and understand how visitors use the Site.

How I Use Your Information

I use the information I collect to:

  • Send you the newsletter and blog updates you've subscribed to
  • Respond to comments or messages you send me
  • Understand how visitors use the Site so I can improve it
  • Maintain the security and functioning of the Site

I do not sell your personal information.

Third-Party Services

I use the following third-party services to operate the Site:

  • Ghost — my publishing platform, which stores your subscriber and account information
  • Mailgun — my email delivery provider, used to send newsletters and transactional emails
  • PikaPods — my hosting provider, which runs the server and database where the Site and its data live

These providers process your data on my behalf and have their own privacy policies governing how they handle it.

Data Retention

I retain your email address and account information for as long as you remain subscribed or as needed to operate the Site. You can unsubscribe at any time using the link in any newsletter email, or by contacting me directly.

Your Rights

Depending on where you live, you may have the right to:

  • Access the personal information I hold about you
  • Request correction or deletion of your information
  • Unsubscribe from communications at any time

To exercise any of these rights, contact me at privacy [at] himitcho [dot] com.

Children's Privacy

This Site is not directed at children under 13 (or the relevant age of consent in your jurisdiction), and I do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

Changes to This Policy

I may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date.

Contact Me

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, contact me at:

privacy [at] himitcho [dot] com

Last updated: August 9, 2026