Privacy Policy
Effective date: September 9, 2026
Journey Unchecked respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what information may be collected when you visit JourneyUnchecked.com, how that information may be used, and the choices available to you.
Information You Provide
Email subscriptions
If you choose to follow Journey Unchecked by email, we collect your email address so we can send you occasional Field Notes, publication updates, notice of new issues, and related Journey Unchecked communications.
Email subscriptions are managed through MailPoet.
Journey Unchecked uses a confirmation process so that subscribers confirm their intention to join the mailing list before receiving regular emails.
We do not use MailPoet to track whether individual subscribers open emails or click links.
You may unsubscribe at any time by using the unsubscribe link included in Journey Unchecked emails.
If Journey Unchecked later offers optional information such as your country, providing that information will be voluntary and used primarily to better understand where our readers are located.
Information Collected Automatically
Like most websites, JourneyUnchecked.com and its hosting and security providers may automatically process limited technical information when you visit the site.
This may include:
- IP address
- browser and device information
- operating system
- pages requested
- referring website
- date and time of access
- information necessary for website security, performance, troubleshooting, and fraud or abuse prevention
Journey Unchecked is hosted by SiteGround, which may process this type of information as part of providing hosting, security, caching, and related technical services.
Cookies and Tracking
Journey Unchecked currently does not use advertising cookies, behavioral tracking pixels, Google Analytics, or similar visitor-tracking technologies.
Google Fonts used by the site are served locally rather than loaded from Google when you visit the site.
Journey Unchecked also does not use MailPoet’s browser-based engagement tracking or email open-and-click tracking.
Some essential technical features or services may use temporary storage or similar technologies when necessary for the website to function, remain secure, or process an action you request.
If Journey Unchecked introduces analytics, advertising, embedded services, or other technologies that materially change these practices, this Privacy Policy will be updated.
How We Use Information
Information associated with Journey Unchecked may be used to:
- deliver email subscriptions and publication updates
- manage subscriber preferences
- operate and maintain the website
- protect the website from spam, abuse, and security threats
- troubleshoot technical problems
- understand basic website operation and performance
- comply with legal obligations when required
Journey Unchecked does not sell or rent your personal information or email address.
Service Providers
Journey Unchecked relies on a limited number of third-party service providers to operate the website.
These currently include services used for:
- website hosting and security
- email subscription management and delivery
- website publishing and technical functionality
These providers may process information only as necessary to provide their services and are subject to their own privacy policies and legal obligations.
WhatsApp and Other External Services
Journey Unchecked may provide links or QR codes that allow you to communicate through third-party services such as WhatsApp.
If you choose to use one of those services, the information you provide through that service is also subject to that provider’s privacy practices. Journey Unchecked does not control the privacy practices of third-party platforms.
External Links
Journey Unchecked contains links to other websites and services.
When you follow an external link, the privacy practices of the destination website apply. Journey Unchecked is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of external websites.
How Long Information Is Kept
Journey Unchecked retains personal information only as long as reasonably necessary for the purpose for which it was collected.
For example:
- subscriber information may be retained while you remain subscribed
- limited email-delivery records may be retained temporarily for administration and troubleshooting
- technical and security records may be retained according to the practices of the website’s hosting and security providers
When information is no longer reasonably necessary, it may be deleted or anonymized.
Your Choices and Privacy Rights
You may unsubscribe from Journey Unchecked emails at any time using the unsubscribe link included in each email.
You may also contact Journey Unchecked if you would like to:
- ask what personal information you have provided
- correct information you have provided
- request deletion of information you have provided
- ask a question about how your information is handled
Depending on where you live, applicable privacy laws may provide additional rights regarding your personal information.
Children’s Privacy
Journey Unchecked is not directed toward children under 13 and does not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
If we learn that such information has been collected unintentionally, reasonable steps will be taken to delete it.
Security
Journey Unchecked uses reasonable technical and administrative measures intended to protect information associated with the website.
However, no website, electronic transmission, or storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
Journey Unchecked may update this Privacy Policy as the website, its services, or applicable requirements change.
The effective date at the top of this page will be updated when material changes are made.
Contact
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or information you have provided to Journey Unchecked, please use the contact options available on the Connect page at Journey Unchecked.com.