Privacy Policy
The Stoic Network — thestoicnetwork.com
Last Updated: May 2026
At The Stoic Network (www.thestoicnetwork.com), we are committed to protecting the privacy of our visitors. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and what rights you have regarding your data. By using this website, you consent to the practices described in this policy.
1. Information We Collect
We collect two types of information:
Information you provide voluntarily: When you contact us via email, we collect your name and email address solely to respond to your inquiry. This information is never sold, shared, or used for any other purpose.
Information collected automatically: When you visit our site, certain information is collected automatically through cookies and third-party services, including your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, pages visited, and time spent on pages. This data is collected in aggregate and is not used to personally identify you.
2. Cookies
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. We use cookies to improve your browsing experience and to enable third-party services. You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, if you do not accept cookies, some parts of our site may not function properly.
We use the following types of cookies:
- Essential cookies — required for the website to function correctly
- Analytics cookies — help us understand how visitors use the site
- Advertising cookies — used by Google AdSense to serve relevant advertisements
3. Google AdSense and Advertising
The Stoic Network uses Google AdSense to display advertisements. Google AdSense is a third-party advertising service operated by Google LLC.
Google AdSense uses cookies — including the DoubleClick DART cookie — to serve ads based on your prior visits to this website and other websites on the internet. These cookies allow Google and its partners to serve ads based on your browsing activity.
Key points regarding Google AdSense:
- Google may use your data to personalise ads you see across the internet
- Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our site
- You can opt out of personalised advertising by visiting Google Ad Settings
- You can opt out of third-party vendor cookies by visiting www.aboutads.info/choices
- For more information on how Google uses data from sites that use its services, visit Google's Privacy & Terms
4. Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our website. Google Analytics collects information such as how often users visit the site, what pages they visit, and what other sites they used prior to visiting. We use this information to improve our content and user experience.
Google Analytics collects only the IP address assigned to you on the date you visit, not your name or other identifying information. We do not combine the information collected through Google Analytics with personally identifiable information.
You can prevent Google Analytics from recognising you on return visits by downloading the Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on.
5. Blogger Platform
The Stoic Network is hosted on Google Blogger. As a result, Google may collect log data including IP addresses, browser types, and visit timestamps for security and platform performance purposes. This data is governed by Google's Privacy Policy.
6. Affiliate Links
From time to time, The Stoic Network may include affiliate links in its content. This means we may earn a small commission if you click a link and make a purchase, at no additional cost to you. All affiliate relationships are clearly disclosed within the relevant content. We only recommend products and services we genuinely believe in.
7. Third-Party Links
Our website contains links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any external sites you visit.
8. Children's Privacy
The Stoic Network does not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. Our content is intended for general audiences. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.
9. Your Data Protection Rights (GDPR and CCPA)
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Right to access — you can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
- Right to rectification — you can request correction of inaccurate data
- Right to erasure — you can request deletion of your personal data
- Right to restrict processing — you can request that we limit how we use your data
- Right to data portability — you can request a copy of your data in a portable format
- Right to object — you can object to our processing of your personal data
Because we do not store personal data beyond email correspondence, most tracking-related requests should be managed directly through Google's Privacy Controls.
California residents (CCPA): You have the right to know what personal information is collected, to request deletion, and to opt out of the sale of personal information. We do not sell personal information.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your data rights, please contact us:
Email: thestoicnetwork@gmail.com
Website: www.thestoicnetwork.com
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