The Architecture of Trust
At Firegap, we don't just write about privacy. We architect it.
We believe that a website about data sovereignty should not be collecting your data. That's why our policy is simple, transparent, and strict.
We collect only what is absolutely necessary to run the site and send our newsletter. Nothing more.
What We Collect
| Data Type | Why We Collect It | How We Use It |
|---|---|---|
| Email Address | To send you our newsletter and updates. | We send you our latest articles and resources. We never sell or share your email. |
| Name (Optional) | To personalize your newsletter greeting. | Only used for display in emails. You can unsubscribe at any time. |
| Server Logs | To keep the site running and secure. | Basic technical data (IP address, browser type) for security and error tracking. Deleted automatically after 30 days. |
That's it.
What We DO NOT Collect
- ❌ No Tracking Pixels: We do not use Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel, or any third-party tracking scripts.
- ❌ No Cookies for Tracking: We do not use cookies to follow your browsing habits across the web.
- ❌ No Profiling: We do not build profiles of your interests, location, or behavior.
- ❌ No Data Selling: We will never sell, rent, or share your data with advertisers, data brokers, or anyone else.
- ❌ No Affiliate Kickbacks: We do not participate in affiliate programs. When we recommend a product (like Proton), we do it because we believe in it, not because we get paid.
- Note: We may receive free products for review, but we never accept payment for positive coverage or links.
The "Third-Party" Reality Check
We are transparent about the tools we use. While we do not control the data collected by our hosting provider (Ghost) or our email service provider, we choose vendors who do not sell data and who adhere to strict privacy standards (GDPR/Swiss Privacy).
We do not see the raw logs from these providers. We only see the data you voluntarily give us (your email).
Your Rights
You are in control of your data.
- Access: You can request a copy of the data we hold about you.
- Delete: You can request that we delete your data immediately.
- Unsubscribe: You can unsubscribe from our newsletter with one click.
How to Exercise Your Rights: Simply reply to any of our emails with "DELETE MY DATA" or "SEND MY DATA," and we will comply within 48 hours.
Why This Matters
Most websites treat your data as a commodity. They sell it to the highest bidder. They track you across the web to build a profile they can monetize.
We refuse to do that.
We are building a community based on trust. If we break that trust, we break our mission.
Thank you for trusting us with your inbox.
