Privacy Policy — MPIsaac Ventures

MPIsaac Ventures ("we," "us," "our") operates mpiv.ai (the "Site"). This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect from visitors, how we use it, and the choices you have. By using the Site, you agree to the practices described here.

Who we are

MPIsaac Ventures is the personal brand of Michael Isaac, operating through MPIV Consulting LLC, a Minnesota limited liability company. The Site is published from the United States and is intended for a global audience.

Information we collect

Information you provide

We collect information you voluntarily provide to us, such as when you contact us, sign up for the newsletter (when available), or interact with affiliate links. This may include your email address, name, and the contents of any message you send.

Information collected automatically

When you visit the Site, certain information is collected automatically by our hosting and analytics providers, including: IP address, browser type and version, device type, referring URL, pages viewed, and timestamps. This data is used to measure traffic, diagnose technical issues, and improve content.

Cookies and similar technologies

We use a minimal set of first-party cookies and may use third-party cookies through the services listed under Third parties below. Most browsers let you refuse cookies; doing so may affect site functionality. We do not use advertising or cross-site tracking cookies.

How we use information

To operate, maintain, and improve the Site and its content.
To respond to inquiries you send us.
To send newsletter communications, only after you opt in.
To measure aggregate traffic, content performance, and search ranking via Google Search Console and our analytics provider.
To detect and prevent fraud, abuse, or technical issues.
To comply with legal obligations.

Legal basis for processing (GDPR)

For visitors in the European Economic Area, United Kingdom, and Switzerland, we process personal data on the following lawful bases under Article 6 of the GDPR:

Consent — newsletter sign-ups, optional cookies.
Legitimate interests — basic analytics, security, fraud prevention, responding to messages you initiate. Our legitimate interest is maintaining and improving the Site; we balance this against your interests and rights.
Legal obligation — record-keeping required by tax, accounting, or law-enforcement requests.

Third parties

The Site relies on the following third-party services. Each operates under its own privacy policy:

Vercel — site hosting and basic analytics. See Vercel's privacy policy.
Neon — managed PostgreSQL database hosting.
Google Search Console — search-traffic measurement only; no personally identifying information is shared.
Affiliate networks — when you click an affiliate link, the destination network may set tracking cookies to attribute the click. We disclose the use of affiliate links on every article that contains them.
Newsletter provider — when newsletter sign-ups are active, your email address is stored with our newsletter provider for the sole purpose of sending the newsletter you subscribed to.

How long we keep information

We retain information only as long as needed for the purposes described above or as required by law. Newsletter records are retained until you unsubscribe. Server logs are retained for up to 30 days for security and diagnostics.

Your rights

European Economic Area, UK, and Switzerland

Under GDPR, you have the right to: access your data, correct inaccuracies, request deletion ("right to be forgotten"), restrict or object to processing, data portability, and to lodge a complaint with your local supervisory authority.

California (CCPA / CPRA)

California residents have the right to: know what personal information we collect, delete personal information we hold about you, opt out of sale or sharing of personal information (we do not sell or share personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising), correct inaccurate information, and limit use of sensitive personal information. We will not discriminate against you for exercising these rights.

How to exercise your rights

Email [email protected] with the subject "Privacy Request" and the action you want to take. We will respond within 30 days.

Children's privacy

The Site is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, contact us and we will delete it.

International data transfers

The Site is hosted in the United States. If you access the Site from outside the United States, your information will be transferred to and processed in the United States, which may have different data-protection laws than your country.

Security

We use reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect information, including transport encryption (HTTPS), access controls, and limited retention. No system is perfectly secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Changes to this policy

We may update this policy as the Site and its services evolve. The "Last updated" date at the top reflects the most recent revision. Material changes will be highlighted on the Site.

Contact

For questions about this policy or our handling of your information, email [email protected].