Privacy Policy
Last updated: September 7, 2026
This Privacy Policy describes how HighStakesTreasonBook.com (“we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, and protects your information when you visit our website. We are committed to transparency and to respecting your privacy.
Data We Collect
We collect minimal personal data:
- Email address — If you subscribe to our newsletter via the Buttondown embed on our site, we collect the email address you voluntarily provide. We use it solely to send you updates about High Stakes Treason and related news. You can unsubscribe at any time.
- Analytics data — We use Google Analytics to collect aggregate, non-identifying information about site traffic (pages visited, device type, browser, approximate geographic region). We do not use any tracking cookies beyond Google Analytics.
We do not collect or store passwords, credit card numbers, or sensitive personal information on this site.
How We Use Cookies
Cookies are used on this site for analytics purposes only — specifically, Google Analytics cookies that help us understand how visitors interact with our content so we can improve the site. We do not use advertising cookies, retargeting cookies, or third-party tracking cookies. You can disable cookies in your browser settings at any time; the site will continue to function normally.
Third-Party Services
We rely on the following third-party services, each with its own privacy policy:
- Google Analytics — Used to measure site traffic and usage patterns. Google may set cookies on your browser and collect anonymized usage data. See Google's Privacy Policy.
- Stripe — Used for processing payments when you purchase an autographed copy of the book. Your payment information is handled directly by Stripe and is never transmitted to or stored on our servers. See Stripe's Privacy Policy.
- Buttondown — Used to manage our email newsletter. When you subscribe, your email address is processed by Buttondown on our behalf. See Buttondown's Privacy Policy.
Your Rights
You have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Access — You may request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
- Rectification — You may ask us to correct any inaccurate or incomplete information.
- Erasure — You may request that we delete your personal data (for example, by unsubscribing from the newsletter at any time using the unsubscribe link in any email, or by contacting us below).
- Opt-out — You may disable analytics cookies in your browser at any time.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information below.
Contact
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us at ian@highstakestreasonbook.com.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised “Last updated” date. We encourage you to review this page periodically.