Effective Date: April 20, 2026

This Privacy Policy explains how The Access Gap ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and protects information when you visit theaccessgap.com (the "Site"). By using the Site, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

Information you provide directly. If you subscribe to our newsletter or contact us, we collect your name and email address.

Usage data. We automatically collect certain information when you visit the Site, including your IP address, browser type, pages viewed, time spent on pages, and referring URLs. This data is collected through standard server logs and analytics tools.

Cookies. We may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to understand how visitors use the Site. You can control cookie settings through your browser.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

Send newsletters and editorial updates you have opted into

Analyze traffic and improve the Site

Respond to inquiries and communications

Comply with legal obligations

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties.

3. Newsletter and Email Communications

If you subscribe to The Access Gap newsletter, we will use your email address to send you editorial content and updates. You may unsubscribe at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in any email or by contacting us directly. We use a third-party email service provider to manage subscriptions. That provider may process your data in accordance with their own privacy policies.

4. Analytics

We may use third-party analytics services such as Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with the Site. These services may collect information about your online activity across different websites. You can opt out of Google Analytics by using the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on.

5. Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy or as required by law. If you unsubscribe from our newsletter, your email address will be removed from our active mailing list.

6. Third-Party Links

The Site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any site you visit.

7. Children's Privacy

The Site is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child, please contact us and we will promptly delete it.

8. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights regarding your personal information, including the right to access, correct, or request deletion of your data. To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at the address below.

9. Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your information from unauthorized access or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the effective date at the top of this page. Continued use of the Site after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, you can reach us at:

The Access Gap

theaccessgap.com

[email protected]