Privacy Policy

PRIVACY POLICY
Last updated: January 31, 2026

The Ranter (“we,” “us,” or “our”) operates theranter.com. This page informs you of our policies regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of personal information.

INFORMATION WE COLLECT

Email Address
When you subscribe to our newsletter, we collect your email address. This is stored securely through MailPoet and used only to send you:

  • Episode notifications
  • Weekly newsletter content
  • Important updates about The Ranter

Analytics Data
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our site. This includes:

  • Pages visited
  • Time spent on site
  • General location (country/city level)
  • Device type and browser

This data is anonymized and cannot identify you personally.

Cookies
We use essential cookies to make the site function properly. Analytics cookies are used to understand site traffic. You can disable cookies in your browser settings.

HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION

  • To send newsletters you’ve subscribed to
  • To improve our website and content
  • To understand our audience

We do not sell, trade, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.

YOUR RIGHTS

You may:

  • Unsubscribe from our newsletter at any time (link in every email)
  • Request deletion of your data by emailing privacy@theranter.com
  • Request a copy of data we hold about you

THIRD-PARTY SERVICES

We use the following services that may collect data:

  • MailPoet (email delivery)
  • Google Analytics (site analytics)
  • YouTube (embedded videos — subject to Google’s privacy policy)

DATA RETENTION

  • Email addresses: Until you unsubscribe
  • Analytics data: 14 months

CONTACT

Questions about this policy? Email: privacy@theranter.com

CHANGES TO THIS POLICY

We may update this policy occasionally. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated date.


We critique systems, not people. That includes respecting your data.