Privacy Policy

1. Data Controller

Meridian is operated by State Crescent LLC, a company registered in New Mexico, USA. For questions about this privacy policy or your personal data, contact us at: hello@meridian.email

2. Data We Collect

Newsletter Subscription

When you subscribe to our newsletter, we collect your email address.

Website Analytics

With your consent, we may collect anonymized usage data to improve our service. No analytics are loaded if you decline cookies.

3. Service Providers

We use third-party services to operate Meridian, including:

• Cloud hosting providers for website and application infrastructure
• Newsletter delivery services for email communications
• Database services for content storage

4. Lawful Basis for Processing

Consent (GDPR Art. 6(1)(a))

Newsletter subscription is based on your explicit consent. You can withdraw consent at any time by unsubscribing.

Legitimate Interest (GDPR Art. 6(1)(f))

Website analytics (when consented) and security logging are based on our legitimate interest in improving our service and preventing abuse.

5. Your Rights

Under GDPR, you have the right to:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Rectification: Correct inaccurate personal data
• Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data
• Portability: Receive your data in a machine-readable format
• Objection: Object to processing based on legitimate interest
• Restriction: Request limited processing of your data

To exercise these rights, email hello@meridian.email. We will respond within 30 days.

6. Data Retention

• Newsletter subscriptions: Until you unsubscribe
• Article summaries: Indefinitely (for archive purposes)
• Server logs: 30 days
• Analytics data: 26 months (if consented)

7. International Data Transfers

Some of our service providers are based outside the EU/EEA. Data transfers are protected by Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) and appropriate supplementary measures as required by GDPR.

8. Cookies

We use essential cookies required for website functionality. Analytics cookies are only set with your explicit consent. You can manage your preferences at any time via the cookie banner.

9. Complaints

If you believe we have not handled your data correctly, please contact us first at hello@meridian.email. We take all privacy concerns seriously and will work to resolve any issues promptly.

For EU residents, you also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Significant changes will be announced via our newsletter or website. The "Last updated" date at the top indicates when this policy was last revised.