PRIVACY POLICY Effective Date: January 1, 2026 Last Updated: March 18, 2026
1. Introduction
Welcome to Matzapich. We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit matzapich.com, subscribe to our newsletters, or contact us.
Please read this policy carefully. If you disagree with its terms, please discontinue use of our site.
2. Information We Collect
Information you provide directly:
- Name and email address when subscribing to newsletters
- Name, email, phone, and message when using our contact form
- Account credentials if you create a subscriber account
- Payment information if you purchase a subscription
Information collected automatically:
- IP address and general location data
- Browser type and operating system
- Pages visited and time spent on each page
- Referring website or search term that brought you to us
- Device type (desktop, mobile, tablet)
Information from third parties:
- Analytics data from Google Analytics 4
- Traffic statistics from WP Statistics
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Deliver newsletters and content you have subscribed to
- Respond to your messages and contact form submissions
- Improve our website, content, and user experience
- Analyze traffic patterns and reader behavior
- Send occasional updates about Matzapich (you may opt out at any time)
- Comply with legal obligations
- Detect and prevent fraud or abuse
We do not use your information for automated decision-making or profiling.
4. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following limited circumstances:
- Service providers: Third-party vendors who help us operate our website and deliver newsletters (such as email service providers), bound by confidentiality agreements
- Analytics providers: Google Analytics 4 and WP Statistics, used to understand how readers use our site
- Legal requirements: If required by law, court order, or government authority
- Business transfer: If Matzapich is acquired or merges with another organization, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction
5. Cookies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our site. Cookies we use include:
- Essential cookies: Required for the website to function properly
- Analytics cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our site
- Preference cookies: Remember your settings and preferences
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling certain cookies may affect site functionality. For full details see our Cookie Policy at matzapich.com/cookie-policy
6. Email Newsletters
When you subscribe to a Matzapich newsletter:
- We collect your email address and name
- You will receive only the newsletters you signed up for
- Every email includes a one-click unsubscribe link
- We do not share your email address with advertisers or third parties
- You may unsubscribe at any time with no further contact
7. Data Retention
We retain your personal information only as long as necessary:
- Newsletter subscriber data: retained until you unsubscribe
- Contact form submissions: retained for 12 months
- Analytics data: retained for 26 months per Google Analytics default settings
- Account data: retained until you delete your account
8. Your Rights
Depending on your location you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
- Correction: Request that we correct inaccurate or incomplete data
- Deletion: Request that we delete your personal data
- Objection: Object to how we process your data
- Portability: Request your data in a machine-readable format
- Withdraw consent: Withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent
To exercise any of these rights contact us at contact@matzapich.com with the subject line “Privacy Request.” We will respond within 30 days.
9. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These include SSL encryption, secure servers, and restricted staff access to personal data.
However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information we cannot guarantee absolute security.
10. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites and encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.
11. Children’s Privacy
Matzapich is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information please contact us immediately at contact@matzapich.com
12. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)
If you are a California resident you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act including the right to know what personal information we collect, the right to delete your personal information, and the right to opt out of the sale of personal information. We do not sell personal information. To submit a request email contact@matzapich.com
13. International Users
Matzapich is operated from the United States. If you are accessing our site from outside the US please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States where data protection laws may differ from those in your country.
14. Changes to This 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 and notify newsletter subscribers of significant changes. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
15. Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices please contact us:
Email: contact@matzapich.com Website: matzapich.com/contactcontact