Privacy Policy

Last updated: June 03, 2026

Privacy Policy

Last updated: June 2026

Welcome to rationale.top (the “Website”), a blog dedicated to calisthenics training, bodyweight exercises, and movement education. Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our Website.

By using the Website, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use immediately.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Personal Information You Voluntarily Provide

We collect personal information that you voluntarily submit to us. This may include:

Contact form submissions – when you send us a message via the contact form, we collect your name, email address, and the content of your message so we can respond.
Comments – when you leave a comment on an article, we collect your name (or pseudonym), email address, and the comment text. Your email is used only for moderation and notification purposes (if you opt in). It is never displayed publicly.

1.2 Automatically Collected Information (Analytics & Cookies)

When you visit rationale.top, certain information is automatically collected via cookies and similar tracking technologies:

Basic analytics data – we use a privacy-friendly analytics tool (e.g., Plausible, Fathom, or a self-hosted Matomo instance) to collect anonymized, aggregated data such as page views, referring websites, browser type, and device category. This data is not linked to any individual user and cannot be used to identify you.
Functional cookies – we may use minimal cookies to remember your comment preferences or to ensure the Website functions correctly. These do not track you across other sites.
Comment cookies – if you leave a comment, you may opt in to saving your name, email, and website in cookies. These are for your convenience so you do not have to fill in your details again. These cookies last for one year.

We do not use advertising cookies, third-party tracking for marketing, or any fingerprinting technologies.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

To respond to your inquiries submitted via the contact form.
To display and manage comments on blog posts.
To understand how visitors use the Website (aggregate analytics) and improve content quality.
To maintain the security and integrity of the Website.
To comply with legal obligations, if applicable.

We will never sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for their marketing purposes.

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

3.1 What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device by your web browser. They help websites remember your preferences and understand how you interact with the site.

3.2 Cookies We Use

Strictly necessary cookies – required for the Website to function (e.g., to maintain session security).
Functional cookies – used to remember your comment details (if you opted in).
Analytics cookies – used by our analytics tool to count visits and traffic sources anonymously. No personal data is collected.

3.3 Managing Cookies

You can control and/or delete cookies as you wish. Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies via settings. However, if you disable cookies, some features of the Website (such as comment convenience) may not work as intended.

4. Comments and User-Generated Content

When you leave a comment on rationale.top, the comment and its metadata (including your name and the time of posting) are retained indefinitely. This allows us to recognize and approve any follow-up comments automatically instead of holding them in a moderation queue.

Your email address is never publicly displayed. We may use it to notify you if your comment is replied to (only if you explicitly opt in).

We reserve the right to remove any comment that is spam, offensive, or violates our community guidelines.

5. Contact Forms

When you submit a message via our contact form, we collect your name, email address, and the message content. This information is used solely to respond to your inquiry. We retain contact form submissions for a reasonable period for customer service purposes, but we do not use the information for marketing.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy:

Comment data – retained indefinitely for moderation and continuity.
Contact form messages – retained for up to 12 months after the last correspondence, unless a longer retention is required by law.
Analytics data – retained in aggregate form only; individual user data is not stored.

You may request deletion of your comment or contact form data at any time (see Section 9).

7. Third-Party Services

We do not use third-party advertising networks, payment processors, or shopping cart services. The only third-party services we may use are:

Web hosting provider – stores the Website’s files and database. Our hosting provider has access to server logs (IP addresses, timestamps) for security and performance purposes. They are contractually bound to keep this data confidential.
Analytics provider – as described above, we use a privacy-respecting analytics tool that does not track individuals.

We do not allow any third-party scripts that collect personal data for advertising or profiling.

8. Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These include HTTPS encryption, regular software updates, and limited access to databases.

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. Your Rights

Depending on your location (e.g., under GDPR or CCPA), you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:

Access – request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
Rectification – request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
Deletion – request deletion of your personal data (e.g., comments or contact form messages).
Objection – object to the processing of your data for analytics (you can also disable cookies via your browser).
Data portability – request a structured, machine-readable copy of your data.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected]. We will respond within 30 days. We may need to verify your identity before processing your request.

10. Children’s Privacy

rationale.top is not directed at individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us immediately, and we will delete it.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the “Last updated” date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.

Material changes will be communicated via a notice on the Website or by email (if you have provided one via a comment or contact form).

12. Contact Information

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

Website: rationale.top
Email: [email protected]
Postal address: 4954 Cedar Ln, Madison, WI 53703, USA