Privacy Policy
Last updated: April 2026
1. Who we are
MidMan Pulse is a news aggregation service operated by MidManStudio. We surface curated articles across AI, cybersecurity, business, and game development topics.
Contact: midmanpulse@proton.me
2. What we collect and why
| Data | Why | Legal basis |
|---|---|---|
| Email address (newsletter only) | Sending you the MidMan Pulse digest | Consent |
| Anonymised page-view counts | Understanding site traffic (no cookies) | Legitimate interest |
| Cloudflare edge logs (IP, user-agent) | Abuse prevention, DDoS mitigation | Legitimate interest |
| Theme preference (localStorage) | Remembering light/dark mode | Functional necessity |
We do not collect names, payment details, or any other personal information.
3. Newsletter
If you subscribe, your email address is stored by Brevo (our email platform) and used exclusively to deliver the newsletter. We do not sell, rent, or share your email with any third party. You can unsubscribe at any time using the link in every email.
4. Third-party services
- Cloudflare — CDN, hosting, edge analytics. Privacy policy →
- Brevo — Email delivery for newsletter subscribers. Privacy policy →
- Google Fonts — Fonts loaded from Google CDN. Privacy policy →
5. Cookies
We use one functional item — mmp-theme stored in localStorage — to remember your display preference. No advertising or tracking cookies. See our full Cookie Policy.
6. Data retention
- Newsletter emails — until you unsubscribe.
- Cloudflare edge logs — up to 24 hours.
- Anonymous analytics — rolling 30-day window.
7. Your rights
Depending on your location you may have rights to access, correct, delete, or port your data. To exercise any right, email midmanpulse@proton.me. We will respond within 30 days.
8. Children
MidMan Pulse is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from children.
9. Changes to this policy
Material changes will be flagged with an updated date at the top of this page. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance.