Privacy Policy

Last updated: September 2026

Economyfieldnotes (Economyfieldnotes, "we," "us," or "our") publishes independent, educational content at economyfieldnotes.icu that explains economic and financial news through a comparison-led lens: what the options are, how terms are defined, and how measures or approaches really differ from one another. This Privacy Policy describes how we handle information encountered by visitors to our website. It applies to the website only and does not extend to any linked third-party resources.

1. Information We Collect

We aim to collect as little personal information as possible while still operating a reliable website. The categories of information we may process include:

• Technical and usage data: IP address, browser type and version, device type, operating system, referring and exit pages, pages viewed, time spent on pages, and general navigation patterns, gathered automatically when you browse the site.
• Cookie and similar-technology data: identifiers stored via cookies or local storage, as described in our Cookie Policy.
• Correspondence data: if you write to us at [email protected] or by post to 170 Bridgeport Road, Denver, CO 80911, United States, we retain the content of that correspondence, your name, and any contact details you choose to include.
• Aggregated and anonymized analytics: statistical summaries derived from the data above, which do not identify any individual.

We do not knowingly collect financial account numbers, government identification numbers, or other sensitive identifiers, and we ask that you not include such information in any correspondence with us.

2. How We Use It

Information we collect supports the operation and improvement of an editorial resource, not a commercial or advisory service. We use it to:

• Deliver the pages and articles you request and keep the site functioning correctly across browsers and devices.
• Understand, in aggregate, which topics — inflation measures, interest rate developments, banking structures, corporate reporting, employment data, or trade policy — readers find most useful, so we can prioritize future comparison-led explainers.
• Diagnose technical issues, monitor site security, and prevent abuse or unauthorized access.
• Respond to inquiries sent to our published contact address.

We do not use information to build individual financial profiles, and nothing on this site constitutes investment recommendations or personalized financial advice.

3. Legal Bases for Processing

Where a legal basis is required, we rely on the following: legitimate interest in operating and securing an informational publication and understanding readership at an aggregate level; consent, where required for optional cookies or analytics as described in our Cookie Policy; and compliance with legal obligations, such as responding to lawful requests from regulators. Under the CCPA/CPRA and applicable state privacy laws, we act as a business handling personal information for these limited operational purposes and do not sell or share personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising.

4. Cookies and Analytics

We use cookies and comparable technologies to remember basic preferences, understand traffic patterns, and keep the site technically functional. A detailed breakdown of the categories of cookies used, their purposes, and their retention periods is available in our Cookie Policy. You can adjust or withdraw consent for non-essential cookies at any time using the "Cookie settings" link in the site footer.

5. Sharing of Information

We do not sell personal information. We may share limited information with:

• Service providers who host the website, provide analytics, or support security functions, bound by contractual obligations to use data only for the services they provide us.
• Legal and regulatory authorities, where disclosure is required to comply with law, protect our rights, or respond to lawful requests.
• Successors, in the event of a reorganization, merger, or transfer of the website's operating assets, subject to equivalent privacy commitments.

We do not share information with third parties for their own independent marketing purposes.

6. Data Retention

We retain different categories of information for different periods, based on operational need:

• Server and technical logs: typically retained for 90 days, then deleted or fully anonymized.
• Analytics data: retained in aggregated or pseudonymized form for up to 26 months.
• Cookie identifiers: retained according to the periods set out in the Cookie Policy table, generally ranging from a browser session up to 24 months.
• Correspondence sent to [email protected]: retained for up to 3 years to maintain a record of communications, unless deletion is requested sooner and no legal reason requires retention.

When retention periods expire, data is deleted or anonymized so it can no longer be linked to an individual.

7. Your Rights

Depending on your state of residence, you may have rights under the CCPA/CPRA and other applicable state privacy laws, including the right to know what personal information we hold about you, the right to request deletion, the right to correct inaccurate information, the right to opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information (which we do not engage in), and the right to non-discrimination for exercising these rights. To exercise any of these rights, contact us at [email protected] or +1 (303) 555-0130. We may need to verify your identity before fulfilling a request. If you believe your rights have not been respected, you may also contact the Federal Trade Commission or the attorney general of your state.

8. International Transfers

Our website and its service providers may process data on servers located in the United States or other countries. Where information is transferred internationally, we take reasonable steps to ensure it receives a comparable level of protection to that described in this Policy, including through contractual safeguards with service providers.

9. Children's Privacy

Economyfieldnotes is intended for a general adult audience interested in economic and financial literacy. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13, and our content is not directed at children. If we become aware that a child has provided personal information, we will take steps to delete it promptly.

10. Third-Party Links

Our articles may reference or link to external sources, government data publications, or other independent websites for context or verification. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those third-party sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policy of any external site you visit.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may revise this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page indicates when the policy was last revised. Material changes will be reflected on this page, and we encourage you to review it periodically.

12. Contact

Questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices can be directed to:

• Email: [email protected]
• Phone: +1 (303) 555-0130
• Postal address: 170 Bridgeport Road, Denver, CO 80911, United States
• Hours: Monday to Friday 09:00–18:00, Saturday 10:00–14:00, Sunday closed (America/New_York)