Information You Choose to Share
When you join the Overthink Mailer, contact us, submit a story, or ask Kate a question, we may receive information such as your name, email address, responses, and anything you include in your message or submission.
Please do not include sensitive personal information that is unnecessary for your request. Anonymous story submissions are reviewed before publication, and identifying details may be removed or changed for privacy and safety.
Website and Analytics Information
Overthink Press uses Google Analytics to understand general website activity, including pages visited, approximate location, device and browser information, referral sources, and how visitors move through the site. This helps us understand what people read and where the website needs improvement.
Google Analytics may use cookies or similar technologies. You can limit cookies through your browser settings or use Google’s analytics opt out tools.
How We Use Information
We use the information we collect to deliver the mailer, respond to questions, review submissions, operate and improve the website, understand readership, prevent spam or misuse, and meet legal obligations.
We do not sell or rent your personal information.
Services That Help Run the Site
Overthink Press relies on service providers that may process limited information on our behalf. These include Netlify for website hosting and forms, Google Analytics for website measurement, and the email service used to deliver mailer updates. Their handling of information is governed by their own privacy terms.
Email Choices
You may unsubscribe from marketing or mailer emails at any time by using the unsubscribe option in an email or contacting us. We may retain limited records when reasonably necessary to honor an unsubscribe request, protect the site, or comply with law.
Retention and Security
We keep personal information only as long as reasonably needed for the purpose it was collected, legitimate operational needs, or legal requirements. No online service can promise perfect security, but we take reasonable steps to limit access and protect the information entrusted to us.
Your Choices and Rights
Depending on where you live, you may have rights to request access to, correction of, or deletion of certain personal information. You may also ask how your information has been used. We may need to verify a request before completing it.
Adults Only
Overthink Press forms are intended for adults age 18 and older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children through these forms.
Links to Other Websites
The site may link to social platforms, crisis resources, shops, or other third party websites. Their privacy practices are separate from this policy.
Policy Updates
We may update this policy when the site, services, or legal requirements change. The effective date above will show when the latest version took effect.
Contact
For privacy questions or requests, email kate@overthinkpress.com.