Privacy Policy
MesoBlack Media privacy policy — what data we collect, how we use it, and your rights as a subscriber.
Effective Date: April 30, 2026
Data Controller: Zade Kellen / MesoBlack Media
Contact: info@mesoblackmedia.com
What We Collect
When you subscribe to The Ledger newsletter, we collect:
- Your email address
- Your name (if provided)
- Subscription preferences and tier (free or paid)
We do not collect payment information directly. Paid subscriptions are processed by Ghost.org, which handles billing securely.
How We Use It
Your data is used solely to:
- Send issues of The Ledger newsletter
- Send MesoBlack Media updates, product announcements, and relevant communications
- Manage your subscription preferences
We do not sell, rent, or share your personal data with third parties for marketing purposes.
Legal Basis (GDPR)
For subscribers in the European Union, our legal basis for processing your data is your consent — provided when you subscribe. You may withdraw consent at any time by unsubscribing.
Third-Party Processors
We use the following services to operate this newsletter:
- Ghost.org — newsletter platform and subscription management. Ghost Privacy Policy
- Klaviyo — email marketing and automation. Klaviyo Privacy Policy
These processors handle your data in accordance with their own privacy policies and applicable data protection law.
Cookies
This site uses minimal cookies necessary for the Ghost platform to function — including authentication cookies if you log in as a subscriber. No third-party tracking or advertising cookies are used.
Data Retention
We retain your data for as long as your subscription is active. If you unsubscribe, your email address is removed from active mailing lists. You may request full deletion of your data at any time.
Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access — request a copy of the data we hold about you
- Rectification — request correction of inaccurate data
- Erasure — request deletion of your data
- Portability — request your data in a portable format
- Objection — object to how we process your data
- Unsubscribe — every email includes an unsubscribe link
To exercise any of these rights, email info@mesoblackmedia.com with the subject line Privacy Request.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy as the business grows. Material changes will be communicated to subscribers via The Ledger. The effective date above reflects the most recent revision.
Contact
Privacy questions or requests: info@mesoblackmedia.com