| Data Type | How We Collect It | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Email address | Newsletter signup, partner onboarding | Send newsletters, partner communications |
| Name | Partner onboarding forms | Personalize partner communications |
| Business name & contact info | Partner signup via Stripe | Manage sponsorship, deliver content |
| Payment information | Stripe checkout | Process partner payments (we never store card numbers directly) |
| Website analytics | Beehiiv, Cloudflare | Understand readership, improve content |
| Email engagement | Beehiiv | Track opens and clicks to improve newsletters |
We do not collect sensitive personal information such as Social Security numbers, health data, or government-issued IDs.
We use the information we collect to:
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for their marketing purposes.
We use the following third-party services to operate The 561 Scoop. Each has its own privacy policy governing how they handle your data:
We only share the minimum data necessary for each service to function. For example, Stripe receives payment details to process transactions, and Beehiiv receives your email to deliver newsletters.
Our website may use cookies and similar technologies provided by our hosting and analytics services (Beehiiv, Cloudflare). These are used for basic site functionality and aggregate analytics - not for targeted advertising.
Our newsletter emails include standard tracking pixels that let us know if an email was opened and which links were clicked. This helps us create better content for our readers. You can disable image loading in your email client to prevent this tracking.
Depending on where you live, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:
California residents (CCPA): You have the right to know what personal information we collect, request its deletion, and opt out of any sale of personal information. We do not sell personal information.
EU/UK residents (GDPR): You have additional rights including data portability, the right to restrict processing, and the right to be forgotten. Our newsletter signup uses explicit opt-in consent. To exercise any GDPR right, email us at the address below.
We respond to all data requests within 30 days.
We retain your information for as long as it is needed to provide our services:
We take reasonable measures to protect your information. All payment processing is handled by Stripe, which is PCI-DSS compliant. Our website is served over HTTPS via Cloudflare. Access to subscriber and partner data is limited to authorized team members.
No method of electronic transmission or storage is 100% secure. If you believe your information has been compromised, please contact us immediately.
The 561 Scoop is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn that we have collected information from a child under 13, we will delete it promptly. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.
Our content may include affiliate links (including Amazon Associates links). When you click an affiliate link, the affiliate partner may place a cookie on your device to track the referral. This is governed by the affiliate partner's privacy policy, not ours.
Our referral program (where readers earn rewards for referring new subscribers) is managed through Beehiiv. Referral tracking uses your email address and a unique referral link - no additional personal data is collected for this program.
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. If we make material changes, we will notify subscribers via email and update the effective date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
For any privacy-related questions, data requests, or concerns: