Chris Woodward Research

Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 12/30/2025

Christopher Woodward (“we,” “us,” or “this Site”) is committed to respecting user privacy and intentionally limits the collection of personal data.

1. General Approach to Privacy

This Site exists primarily to publish research, analysis, and informational content. We do not operate a marketing platform, data brokerage service, or behavioral tracking system.

You may browse most of this Site without providing any personal information.

2. Information We May Collect

a. Information You Voluntarily Provide

We may collect limited personal information only if you choose to provide it, such as:

  • An email address when subscribing to a newsletter
  • Responses submitted through embedded surveys (e.g., Google Forms)

Any information you provide is used solely for the purpose stated at the time of collection.

b. Payment Information

If you purchase a subscription or paid content:

  • Payments are processed by Stripe, a third-party payment processor
  • This Site does not store or process credit card or banking details
  • Payment information is handled directly by Stripe in accordance with their privacy and security policies

We receive only basic subscription status information necessary to provide access.

c. Analytics Data

This Site may use Google Analytics to understand aggregate site usage and improve content.

Google Analytics may collect anonymized information such as:

  • page views
  • device type
  • browser type
  • approximate geographic location
  • time spent on pages

Google Analytics may collect technical identifiers such as IP address or device information, which may be anonymized or aggregated in accordance with Google’s settings and policies.

3. Cookies

This Site does not intentionally use cookies for profiling or targeted advertising. However, third-party services embedded on the Site (such as analytics, surveys, or payment processors) may use cookies or similar technologies according to their own policies.

4. Use of Information

Any information collected is used only to:

  • provide access to content or subscriptions
  • deliver requested communications
  • understand aggregate site usage
  • maintain basic site functionality

We do not sell, rent, or trade personal information.

5. Third-Party Services

This Site may integrate third-party services, including but not limited to:

  • Stripe (payments)
  • Google Analytics (usage analytics)
  • Google Forms or similar tools (surveys)

These services operate under their own privacy policies. We do not control their data practices and encourage users to review those policies directly.

6. Data Security

Reasonable measures are taken to protect the Site and its data. However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and absolute security cannot be guaranteed.

7. Changes to This Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated if Site functionality changes. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.