IronThaw ("we," "us," or "our") respects your privacy. This policy explains what information we collect when you visit ironthaw.com, how we use it, and the third-party services involved.
What Data We Collect
- Email address: If you subscribe to our newsletter, "The Recovery Dispatch," we collect the email address you provide via our signup form. This is processed and stored by our newsletter provider, Beehiiv.
- Analytics data: We collect standard, aggregated analytics data such as pages visited, time on page, referring site, device type, and approximate location (derived from IP address). This helps us understand which guides are useful and where the site needs improvement. We do not tie analytics data to your identity.
How We Use Your Data
- Newsletter delivery: Your email address is used to send you the newsletter you signed up for, including weekly protocol notes and occasional promotional content. You can unsubscribe at any time using the link in every email.
- Site improvement: Aggregated analytics help us decide what to write about next, fix broken pages, and improve site speed and navigation.
Third-Party Services
IronThaw relies on the following third-party services to operate:
- Beehiiv: Our email newsletter platform. Beehiiv stores subscriber email addresses and handles email delivery, unsubscribes, and related communication preferences on our behalf. See Beehiiv's privacy policy for details on how they handle data.
- Vercel: Our website hosting provider. Vercel may process standard server logs (such as IP address and request metadata) as part of delivering site content. See Vercel's privacy policy for details.
No Sale of Data
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data to third parties for marketing or any other purpose. Data is only shared with the service providers listed above, strictly to the extent necessary to operate the site and deliver the newsletter.
Cookies
IronThaw may use minimal cookies for basic site functionality and aggregated analytics. Affiliate links may also set tracking cookies on the retailer's domain once you click through — these are controlled by the retailer, not by IronThaw, and are covered by the retailer's own privacy policy.
Your Choices
- You can unsubscribe from the newsletter at any time via the link included in every email.
- You can request that we delete any personal data we hold about you by emailing us.
- You can control cookies through your browser settings.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Material changes will be reflected by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this page.
Contact
Questions about this privacy policy or your data: hello@ironthaw.com
Last updated: July 2026