Privacy Policy
Last updated: August 1, 2026. This policy explains what information Education Brook collects when you read, subscribe, or interact with our site, and how it is used.
1. Information We Collect
We collect information in three general categories: information you provide directly (such as your email address when subscribing to The Weekly Brook or submitting a contact form), information collected automatically through cookies and similar technologies (such as pages visited and time on site), and information from third-party advertising and analytics partners who help fund our editorial work.
| Data Type | Source | Purpose | Retention |
|---|---|---|---|
| Email address | Newsletter signup, contact form | Sending The Weekly Brook, responding to inquiries | Until you unsubscribe |
| Browsing behavior | Cookies, analytics tags | Understanding readership, improving content | 26 months |
| Approximate location | IP address (anonymized) | Regional readership reporting, ad relevance | 13 months |
| Ad interaction data | Advertising network partners | Measuring and serving relevant advertising | Set by advertising partner |
2. Cookies & Advertising
Education Brook displays advertising to help fund independent journalism. Our advertising partners may use cookies and similar technologies to serve relevant ads and measure their performance. You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings; disabling cookies may affect site functionality and ad relevance, but will not block access to editorial content.
3. How We Use Information
We use collected information to operate and improve the site, deliver the newsletter, respond to reader correspondence, understand which stories resonate with our audience, and support the advertising that keeps our reporting free to read. We do not sell reader data to third parties.
4. Your Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to access, correct, delete, or export your personal data, and to object to certain processing, including for advertising purposes. To exercise any of these rights, contact us at our contact page .
5. Children's Privacy
Education Brook is intended for adult readers, including educators, administrators, and parents. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
6. Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. Material changes will be noted at the top of this page with a revised effective date.
Reach our editorial team any time through the contact page — we respond to privacy requests within two business days.