TPM
In briefThis page sets out what information the site may receive, why it may be used, and how reader contact, subscription, and consultancy data are handled in practical terms.
Last updated: July 27, 2026
What this policy covers
This policy explains how The Present Minds handles information when you visit the site, read an article, subscribe, fill in a form, or contact us directly. It covers information you choose to give, basic technical information created when a website loads, and the way third party tools may work when they are used on the site.
The site is built to be readable first. That same principle guides privacy choices. We do not want unnecessary collection, unnecessary retention, or vague language around what the site is doing.
Information you choose to give
If you contact us, subscribe, submit a form, or send a message, you may provide details such as your name, email address, and the content of your message. This also applies to enquiries sent through the consultancy section of the site, where your name, email, and project details are used solely to respond to your request. We use that information to respond, deliver the thing you asked for, maintain a basic record of communication, and operate site features you chose to use.
Information collected automatically
Like most websites, the site may generate server logs and technical records when pages are requested. That can include IP address, browser type, operating system, device type, page URLs, timestamps, referral information, and basic performance or security events. This information helps the site load properly, detect abuse, troubleshoot errors, and understand how people move through the site at a broad level.
Cookies, local storage, and measurement
The site may use cookies or local browser storage for essential functions, reader preferences, performance measurement, and limited analytics. If analytics or performance tooling is used, the purpose is to understand page use, reliability, and general audience behaviour in aggregate. It is not used to build invasive reader profiles.
You can usually control cookies through your browser settings. Blocking some cookies may affect how parts of the site behave.
Email subscriptions
If you subscribe to receive updates, your email address is stored so those updates can be sent. Subscription records may also include sign-up date, status, and basic list-management data required to honour your request. If you unsubscribe, we stop sending future messages and may keep a minimal suppression record so your preference can be respected.
Embedded media and third party services
Some pages may include embedded content, third party forms, video, or external links. When you interact with those tools, the external service may receive information according to its own policies. We recommend reviewing the privacy terms of any third party service you actively use through the site.
How information may be used
- To operate and secure the site.
- To respond to contact requests, reader messages, and consultancy enquiries.
- To deliver subscriptions and requested updates.
- To improve performance, reliability, and editorial structure.
- To prevent spam, abuse, or misuse of site features.
Sharing and disclosure
We do not describe the site as a data marketplace and we do not position reader information as something to be traded. Information may still be processed by service providers that help operate the site, such as hosting, security, email, analytics, or form delivery tools, but only to the extent needed to run those functions.
Information may also be disclosed where required by law, to respond to legitimate legal process, or to protect the site, its systems, or the safety of readers and contributors.
Retention
Information is kept only for as long as there is a practical reason to keep it, such as maintaining subscription records, resolving support requests, preserving necessary business records, or meeting legal obligations. Technical logs and security records may be retained for shorter or longer periods depending on operational need.
Your choices
You can choose whether to submit forms, subscribe, or contact the site. You can also manage cookies through your browser. If you want to ask about data connected to a message or subscription you sent, use the contact page and include enough detail for us to identify the request clearly.
Policy changes
This page may be updated when the site changes, when tools change, or when the policy needs to be clarified. The latest version will always be the version published here.
Contact
If you have a question about privacy on The Present Minds, contact us here: Contact The Present Minds.
Image and video sources
Unless a page credits a different source directly, the photographs and video assets used across The Present Minds are sourced from Pexels and Unsplash. We value the photographers, filmmakers, and open media communities that make thoughtful visual publishing possible.