Privacy Policy

Who we are

Aperture is an editorial blog published at blogs.mannmate.com. We publish essays on AI, business, design, culture, and the future of the web. If you have questions about this policy, contact us at contact@mannmate.com.

What information we collect

We collect only what's necessary to run the site:

• Email address — if you subscribe to our newsletter. We use this only to send you new articles.
• Google account info — if you sign in with Google (name, email, profile picture). Used only for authentication.
• Usage data — pages visited, time on site, browser type. Collected anonymously via Google Analytics (if enabled).
• Cookies — used by Google AdSense to serve relevant ads, and by Google Sign-In for authentication.

How we use your information

• To send newsletter emails to subscribers (email address only)
• To authenticate you when you sign in
• To show relevant advertisements via Google AdSense
• To understand how readers use the site so we can improve it

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for their marketing purposes.

Google AdSense and advertising

We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on this site. Google uses cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this and other websites. You can opt out of personalised advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings.

Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on a user's prior visits to this website or other websites. Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your visit to our site and other sites on the internet.

Cookies

Cookies are small files stored on your device. We use them for:

• Authentication — keeping you signed in via Google
• Advertising — Google AdSense uses cookies to personalise ads

You can disable cookies in your browser settings. Doing so may affect how some features of the site work.

Data retention

We retain your email address for as long as you are subscribed to our newsletter. You can unsubscribe at any time using the link in any email we send. Account data from Google Sign-In is retained until you request deletion.

Your rights

You have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate data
• Request deletion of your data
• Unsubscribe from our newsletter at any time

To exercise any of these rights, email us at contact@mannmate.com.

Changes to this policy

We may update this policy occasionally. When we do, the "Last updated" date at the top of this page will change. We encourage you to review this page periodically.