The Stueber Brief

Privacy Policy

Effective Date: January 1, 2026

This Privacy Policy describes how The Stueber Brief (“we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, and protects information from subscribers and visitors to stueberbrief.com (the “Service”).

We are committed to transparency about our data practices and to protecting your privacy. This policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding your personal data.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide

When you subscribe to the Service, we collect:

• Account Information: Name, email address, and password

• Payment Information: Billing details processed through our payment processor (we do not store full credit card numbers)

• Communication Data: Any information you provide when contacting us

1.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you access the Service, we automatically collect:

• Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent, access times and dates

• Device Information: IP address, browser type, operating system

• Email Engagement: Whether you opened emails and clicked links (standard email analytics)

1.3 Information We Do Not Collect

We do not:

• Collect sensitive personal data (health information, financial account details, etc.)

• Track your browsing activity across other websites

• Use invasive analytics or behavioral profiling

• Sell or rent your personal information to third parties

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

2.1 Service Delivery

• Deliver letters via email

• Provide access to the archive

• Process subscription payments

• Manage your account

2.2 Communication

• Send transactional emails (welcome, receipts, password resets)

• Respond to your inquiries

• Notify you of changes to Terms or Privacy Policy

2.3 Service Improvement

Understand how the Service is used

Identify and fix technical issues

Improve content delivery and user experience

2.4 Legal Compliance

• Comply with legal obligations

• Prevent fraud and abuse

• Enforce our Terms of Service

3. Service Providers

We work with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf:

• Payment Processing: Stripe or similar payment processors handle payment transactions

• Email Delivery: Email service providers deliver letters and transactional emails

• Hosting: Cloud hosting providers store data and serve the website

3.1 Legal Obligations

We may disclose your information if required by law, court order, or legal process, or if we believe disclosure is necessary to:

• Comply with legal obligations

• Protect our rights or property

• Prevent fraud or abuse

• Protect the safety of our users or the public

3.2 Business Transfers

If The Stueber Brief is acquired by or merged with another company, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you before your information becomes subject to a different privacy policy.

4. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information:

• Encrypted data transmission (SSL/TLS)

• Secure password storage using industry-standard hashing

• Regular security assessments

• Limited employee access to personal data

• Use of reputable third-party service providers with strong security practices

While we strive to protect your information, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security but we continuously work to improve our safeguards.

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to:

• Maintain your active subscription

• Comply with legal obligations (e.g., tax records)

• Resolve disputes and enforce our agreements

After you cancel your subscription, we will delete or anonymize your personal information within 90 days, except as required for legal or legitimate business purposes.

6. Your Rights and Choices

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

6.1 Access and Update

You can access and update your account information at any time by logging into your account settings. If you need assistance, contact us at privacy@stueberbrief.com.

6.2 Deletion

You can request deletion of your account and personal data. Note that some information may be retained as required by law or for legitimate business purposes.

6.3 Opt-Out of Communications

While you cannot unsubscribe from transactional emails (receipts, account notifications), you can manage your subscription to The Stueber Brief letters through your account settings or by clicking the unsubscribe link in any email.

6.4 Data Portability

You can request a copy of your personal data in a structured, commonly used format. Contact us to request your data export.

7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use minimal cookies and tracking technologies:

7.1 Essential Cookies

Required for the Service to function (authentication, security). These cannot be disabled.

7.2 Analytics Cookies

Help us understand usage patterns. We use privacy-focused analytics that do not track individuals across websites.

You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may limit functionality.

8. Third-Party Links

The Stueber Brief letters may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

9. Children’s Privacy

The Service is not intended for children under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.

10. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have data protection laws different from those in your jurisdiction.

When we transfer data internationally, we take appropriate safeguards to ensure your information remains protected in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

11. California Privacy Rights

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

• Right to Know: Request information about personal data collected, used, or shared

• Right to Delete: Request deletion of your personal data (subject to legal exceptions)

• Right to Opt-Out: We do not sell personal information

• Right to Non-Discrimination: You will not be discriminated against for exercising your rights

12. GDPR Rights (European Users)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

• Right of Access: Obtain confirmation of data processing and access to your data

• Right to Rectification: Correct inaccurate data

• Right to Erasure: Request deletion under certain conditions

• Right to Restriction: Restrict processing under certain conditions

• Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a portable format

• Right to Object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests

• Right to Lodge a Complaint: File a complaint with your local data protection authority

To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@stueberbrief.com.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make material changes, we will notify you by:

• Sending an email to your registered email address

• Posting a notice on the Service

• Updating the “Effective Date” at the top of this policy

Your continued use of the Service after changes take effect constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

14. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

Email: privacy@stueberbrief.com

Publication: The Stueber Brief

Website: stueberbrief.com

We will respond to your inquiry within 30 days.

Thank you for trusting The Stueber Brief with your information. We are committed to protecting your privacy and using your data responsibly.