Privacy Policy

Summary

We collect only what we need to run the site and improve your experience. We ask for your consent before loading any analytics or marketing scripts. You can change your cookie preferences at any time by clearing your browser cookies and revisiting the site.

Information We Collect

• Email address when you sign in via email link.
• Basic usage data (pages viewed, interactions) via Google Analytics — only with your consent.
• Email address if you subscribe to our newsletter via ConvertKit — only with your consent.
• Questions you type into the “Ask Simply Alive” chat widget, which are processed by our AI knowledge base to generate answers. These are stored temporarily in your browser session and are not linked to your identity.
• Optional profile info you choose to provide (e.g., display name).

How We Use Information

• Authenticate you and keep you signed in.
• Send one-time sign-in links and essential service messages.
• Improve site content and performance through analytics (with consent).
• Deliver newsletter content you subscribe to (with consent).
• Answer your questions via the AI-powered Q&A feature.

Cookies & Storage

We use the following cookies and browser storage:

Strictly Necessary (no consent required)

• cookie_consent — Stores your cookie preference (accepted or declined). Expires after 1 year.
• Session storage — The Q&A chat widget stores your conversation in your browser's session storage so it persists as you navigate the site. This data never leaves your browser and is automatically cleared when you close the tab.
• Firebase authentication — Session cookies to keep you signed in.

Analytics & Marketing (consent required)

• Google Analytics (_ga, _ga_*) — Tracks page views, session duration, and general site usage. We do not enable advertising features or cross-site tracking. Loaded only after you accept cookies.
• ConvertKit — Powers our email newsletter signup forms. May set cookies for form display and subscription tracking. Loaded only after you accept cookies.

You can withdraw consent at any time by clearing your browser cookies. The consent banner will reappear on your next visit.

AI-Powered Q&A Feature

The “Ask Simply Alive” chat widget lets you ask questions about our content. When you submit a question:

• Your question is sent to our server, which forwards it to our AI knowledge base for processing.
• The knowledge base uses OpenAI language models to generate answers based on our published blog content.
• Your questions are not stored permanently on our servers. Conversation history is kept only in your browser's session storage.
• Answers are AI-generated and may not always be accurate. They are not medical advice.

Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services to operate this site:

• Firebase (Google) — Authentication and hosting.
• Google Analytics (Google) — Site analytics, loaded only with your consent.
• ConvertKit — Email newsletter, loaded only with your consent.
• OpenAI — Powers the AI Q&A knowledge base. Questions you submit are processed through OpenAI's API.
• Vercel — Site hosting and deployment.

We do not sell your data to any third party.

Data Retention

• Account data is retained while your account is active.
• Analytics data is retained per Google Analytics' default retention settings (14 months).
• Q&A conversations exist only in your browser session and are cleared when you close the tab.
• You can request deletion of your account data at any time.

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you.
• Request correction of inaccurate data.
• Request deletion of your data.
• Withdraw consent for analytics and marketing cookies.
• Object to data processing.

We'll respond to requests within a reasonable time.

Children's Privacy

This site is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. The “Last updated” date at the top will reflect the most recent revision.