Privacy policy

Welcome to our privacy party! Where your secrets are safe, and we’re not creepy about it.

Here’s the deal — we’re not nosy neighbours peering through your digital curtains. We’ve got some VIP rules we live by to keep your info cosy and secure:

• We’re picky about what we pick up. We only snag the personal deets we need to make our services rock for you—no extra baggage here!
• We’re not hoarders. Your info crashes with us only as long as it’s got a legit RSVP. Once the party’s over, it’s out the door.
• Cookies? Barely a nibble. We use the fewest crumbs possible to keep things tasty without overstaying their welcome.
• Overzealous government snoops? Nope. We’ve got your back, fending off any badge-waving busybodies trying to crash the vibe.
• No shady business. We’re an open book about gathering, using, and passing around your info — complete transparency, no smoke and mirrors!

Dive into the full Privacy policy below for the nitty-gritty. It’s all the same principles, just with less yawn and more you’re welcome.

We’re not detectives, but we need something to work with!  

At MELLINGSATER, we don’t collect your info just to play trivia master. We’ve got solid reasons — like signing you up as a free or fancy paying member, chatting you up, or turbocharging our services to be the best they can be.

We grab this intel from three sources: stuff you hand over willingly, bits we scoop up automatically while running the show, and the occasional outside assist. Ready for the rundown? Here’s what we’re collecting in this little info party!

The info scoop: Stuff you hand over

You’re the boss who decides what’s on the guest list! No shockers here — we scoop up the goodies you toss at MELLINGSATER. When you’re ready to spill the beans, we’re all ears. Here’s the lowdown on what you might share with us:  

• Essential account basics: Wanna join the free party? We just need the essentials to roll out the welcome mat — like an email address to set up your MELLINGSATER account. That’s it — no secret handshake required!  
• Public profile swagger: Got an account? We nab whatever you sprinkle into your public profile.   
• Payment and ping info: Want to upgrade to paid subscriber status or snag something shiny from us? We’ll need a bit more to seal the deal. Through Stripe. Think name, credit card deets, and contact info to process payments and give you a shout. Oh, and we keep a tab on what you’ve snagged from our shop.  
• Content clues: Got a blog post, comment, or some files to share? If you weave in bits about yourself — like a bio nugget or uploaded media — we’re collecting that, too. It’s all part of the creative vibe!  
• Chatty moments: Whether you’re dishing feedback in surveys, hitting us up with support questions, dropping a comment, or RSVPing to an event, we’re keeping the convo on file. Emails, forms, whatever — you talk, we store (politely, of course).

That’s the scoop on what you bring to the table! Ready for more?

The info scoop: Links to the wild web

We’re not the boss of everyone else’s playground! Our MELLINGSATER site loves to mingle — it might cosy up with third-party pals or toss in links to their turf, like a slick embedded tweet or a YouTube vid that’s too good to miss. We’re still cookie-lightweights over here, but heads-up: we can’t babysit what those other websites or services are up to. Once you’re clicking, embedding, or bouncing off to their world (whether it’s linked from us, tucked into our site, or just hanging out nearby), their rules take the wheel. Yep, your adventures with those third-party spots? Totally governed by their playbook, not ours.  

So, explore away — just know we’re not the ones calling the shots out there!  

The info scoop: Stuff we snag on autopilot

We’ve got some sneaky little helpers keeping tabs! At MELLINGSATER, we don’t just sit around waiting for you to spill the tea — some info rolls in automatically while you’re kicking it with us. Here’s what we’re scooping up on the sly:  

• Usage vibes: We’re tracking how you groove with MELLINGSATER. Think timestamps of your visits or what you’re eyeballing — like page views. Why? To keep the services flowing your way, figure out what’s clicking with the crowd and guess who’s sticking around for the long haul. Insights, baby! 
• Location lowdown: Our publishing system Ghost plays a detective with your IP address to pin down your device’s rough whereabouts. We’re not stalking — just tallying how many folks from different corners of the globe are swinging by. Geography’s cool like that!    
• Cookies & techy tricks: We’re choosy with cookies — but yeah, we bake ‘em for free or paid subscribers to log in, and we toss some tasty ones to passersby for marketing fun (think Facebook, Google, and that kinda shite). The cookie party’s still rocking with CookieYes, our trusty bouncer — zip over to their spot for the full scoop on those crumbly shindigs! Plus, we’ve got sneaky pixel tags and other gizmos to see if our email and marketing campaigns are landing. It’s like a high-five from the digital shadows!

That’s the auto-magic scoop — info that just flows in while we keep the party pumping!  

How and why we play with your info

We’ve got big plans for those details you share!  

Why we’re using it

We team up with our pals to put your info to work for some pretty rad reasons:  

• Serving up the goods: Think setting up your account, keeping it humming, sending newsletters, sorting customer service, handling payments and orders, and double-checking who’s who. It’s all about delivering MELLINGSATER to you!  
• Making it better: We peek at how you vibe with our services to keep the quality tight, the safety solid, and the upgrades coming. New features? Smoother rides? That’s the goal — based on what you seem to dig!  
• Keeping it safe: We’re on guard, sniffing out security hiccups, blocking shady stuff like fraud or spam, and staying legit with the law. It’s about protecting MELLINGSATER, you, and everyone else — sometimes that means saying “nope” to a sketchy move or cutting off a troublemaker.  
• Fixing the glitches: We monitor, debug, and patch up any hiccups so the services don’t trip over themselves. Smooth sailing, that’s the plan!  
• Chatting you up: Expect emails asking for your two cents, dropping pro tips to max out MELLINGSATER, or just keeping you in the loop. We like staying connected!

The legal lowdown (EU shoutout!)

For our European Union crew, here’s the official word on why we’re allowed to mess with your info under those fancy data laws. We’ve got solid ground:  

1. It’s the deal: We need it to keep our promises — like letting you log in, running your account, or charging you for that sweet paid plan per our terms.  
2. Law says so: Sometimes, we’ve gotta play by the rulebook to stay legit.  
3. Safety first: If it’s about saving you or someone else from big trouble, we’re on it.  
4. Our fair shot: We’ve got a legit interest — like keeping MELLINGSATER fresh, boosting your experience, guarding the fort, chatting with you, tracking who’s sticking around, or nixing tech headaches.  
5. You said yes: Signing up free or paid? That’s your green light to us!

That’s the scoop on how we roll with your info — all to keep the good times going!  

Who gets a peek at your stuff

We’re not blabbermouths, but sometimes we share the love — carefully!  

How we pass it around

We only spill your info in a few tight spots, and we’ve got your privacy locked down with some serious safeguards:    

• Family and freelancers: Our subsidiaries and trusty independent contractors might get a peek if they need it to help us run MELLINGSATER or crunch your data for us. Don’t worry — they’re sworn to follow this Privacy Policy like it’s gospel!  
• Third-party VIPs: We toss some info to vendors who keep our gears turning — like Stripe (subscription payment wizards), fraud-busting crews, cloud storage folks, mail and email delivery champs, chat support gurus, website hosts, marketing helpers, analytics nerds, and toolmakers for our behind-the-scenes magic (think task apps, schedulers, and team collab stuff). We only pick vendors who pinky-promise to guard your privacy like we do!  
• Law and order: If a subpoena, court order, or government bigwig comes knocking, we might have to hand over some details. Rules are rules!  
• Safety net: If we think spilling the beans is the only way to shield MELLINGSATER, our pals, or the public — like if someone’s in grave danger — we’ll share what’s needed, no hesitation.  
• Business shake-ups: If we merge, sell off assets, get bought out, or (fingers crossed it never happens) go belly-up, your info might tag along to the new owners. Good news? This Privacy Policy still reigns supreme, and they can only use it our way.  
• Your thumbs-up: You say, “Go for it,” and we’ll share — your call, your rules!  
• Blurry bits: We might dish out info that’s mashed up or scrubbed clean (no way to ID you) — like bragging about subscriber stats or tweaking ad campaigns with a hashed email. It’s all vague and safe!  
• Support spotlight: Send us a help request? We might shine a light on it (minus your name or juicy bits) to answer you loud and clear or help other users out, too.

We don’t sell you out

No data broker drama here — we don’t hawk your info to spammers or marketing vultures. Ads might pop up someday, but we won’t be handing advertisers your personal deets. Oh, and heads-up for California folks: under the CCPA, some sneaky “personalized ads” might count as a “sale” legally, even if we’re not sharing your name or email. Weird, right?  

The public party

Stuff you choose to flaunt — like your killer comments — is out there for the world to see. Go big, get those views — we’re rooting for you!

Keeping it locked and your options rocking

We’re your digital bouncers, and you’ve got some moves to make!  

Security: Fort Knox vibes

No online gig is 100% bulletproof, but we and our crew sweat hard to shield your info from sneaky access, meddling, or total wipeout. We’ve got reasonable tricks up our sleeves, and we keep a hawk-eye on MELLINGSATER for any weak spots or attacks. Your data’s got a VIP security detail — trust us, we’re on it!  

Choices: You’re the boss

You’ve got the reins on your info and how we chat — here’s the playbook:  

• Keep it light: Got an account? Skip the extras — optional profile goodies, billing deets, all that jazz. Heads-up, though: holding back might lock you out of cool stuff like paid subscriber-only posts. Your call! 
• Cookie block: Tell your browser to slam the door on cookies. MELLINGSATER doesn’t sweat “do not track” signals (no creepy tracking cookies here anyway!), so you’re good to tweak that setting.  
• Newsletter nope: Free or paid subscribers can ditch our newsletters anytime — hit the unsubscribe link at the bottom of every email or tweak it in your account settings on the site. Service must-haves (like account verification, payment nods, or tech updates)? Those stick around, sorry!  
• Peace out: We hate to see you bounce, but you can shut down your account whenever. No hard feelings — just say the word, and you’re free!

Your info’s guarded, and you’ve got the power to play it your way!  

Your VIP rights

You’ve got the power, depending on where you’re chilling!  

Your rights: World tour edition

If you’re kicking it in certain spots — like California or GDPR-land (that’s the European General Data Protection Regulation zone) — you’ve got some slick rights over your personal info. Think access requests or telling us to trash your data. Let’s break it down!  

GDPR party (Europe’s finest)

Live in a GDPR country? You’re rocking some serious data protection perks (with a few legal carve-outs):  

• Peek at your personal data whenever you want.  
• Tell us to fix or ditch your data if it’s off.  
• Say “nah” to how we use or process your stuff.  
• Ask us to chill on messing with your data.  
• Grab your data and take it for a spin elsewhere (portability, baby!).  
• Plus, you can tattle to a government watchdog if we’re shady.

CCPA crew (California dreamin’)

California folks, the CCPA’s got your back with extra deets. Here’s what we’ve snagged from you in the last 12 months (depending on how you roll with MELLINGSATER):  

• IDs: Name, contact info, email — your basics.  
• Shopping stats: Billing deets, purchase history — cha-ching!  
• Web moves: How you click around as a subscriber — your digital dance.  
• Where you at: Rough location via IP address — geography’s our jam!  
• Fancy stuff: Profile pic or other audio-visual flair.  
• Guesses: Our hunches about whether you’ll stick or split.
• You’ve got rights, too (with some legal wiggles):  
  • Ask what we’ve got, why we use it, where it’s from, who we share it with, and the exact bits we’re holding.  
  • Tell us to wipe your data slate clean.  
  • Opt out if we ever “sell” your info (CCP-what now?).  
  • No side-eye from us for flexing these rights — promise!

How to holler at us

Most times, you can poke around, tweak, or trash your data right in your account settings. But if you’re stuck or wanna chat about these rights, hit up hello@mellingsater.com. We’ll need to double-check it’s you before we spill or shred it — think emailing from your account’s address. Got an agent? Send us written proof they’re legit, but we might still ping you to confirm. Safety first!  

Your rights are yours to wield, and we’re here to back you up!