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Privacy Policy

How we collect, use, and protect your information.

Effective Date: March 23, 2026

Grithos, operated by Richard Johnson ("Grithos," "we," "us," or "our"), operates the website grithos.com and related services including daily email content, merchandise, and educational materials. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, and protect your information.

1. Information We Collect

Information You Provide

  • Email subscription: Your email address when you subscribe to our daily email or newsletter.
  • Contact information: Name and email address if you reach out to us directly.
  • Purchase information: Name, shipping address, email, and payment details when you purchase merchandise through our store.
  • Phone number: If you opt in to receive SMS/text messages.

Information Collected Automatically

  • Usage data: Pages visited, time on site, referring URLs, and browsing patterns.
  • Device information: Browser type, operating system, IP address, and device identifiers.
  • Email engagement: Open rates and click-through data for emails sent through our platform.

2. How We Use Your Information

  • To deliver daily email content and newsletters you've subscribed to.
  • To process and fulfill merchandise orders.
  • To respond to your inquiries and communications.
  • To improve our website, content, and services.
  • To send administrative and transactional communications.
  • To comply with legal obligations.

3. SMS/Text Messaging

If you opt in to receive SMS or text messages from Grithos, the following applies:

  • We may send you text messages related to daily practices, content updates, order notifications, and other Grithos communications.
  • Consent is not a condition of purchase. You are not required to consent to receive text messages as a condition of purchasing any goods or services.
  • Message frequency: Message frequency varies. You may receive up to 5 messages per week.
  • Message and data rates may apply. Standard messaging and data rates from your carrier may apply.
  • Opt-out: You may opt out at any time by replying STOP to any message. You will receive a confirmation and no further texts unless you re-subscribe.
  • Help: Reply HELP for assistance or email richard@grithos.com.
  • We do not sell, rent, or share your phone number or SMS opt-in data with third parties or affiliates for marketing purposes.
  • Your opt-in consent and phone number will not be shared with any third parties except as required to deliver SMS messages (e.g., our messaging platform provider).

4. Email Communications

When you subscribe to the Grithos daily email:

  • Your email address is stored and managed through Resend.com, our email delivery platform.
  • We track email opens and clicks to improve content quality.
  • You may unsubscribe at any time using the unsubscribe link in every email.
  • We will never sell or share your email address with third parties for marketing purposes.

5. Cookies and Tracking

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Ensure proper website functionality.
  • Analyze traffic and usage patterns.
  • Remember your preferences.

You can manage cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect some website features.

6. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:

  • Resend.com: Email delivery and subscriber management.
  • Printful: Merchandise fulfillment and shipping. When you purchase merchandise, Printful processes your order and shipping information under their own privacy policy.
  • Netlify: Website hosting.
  • Analytics providers: Anonymized website usage data.

Each third-party service operates under its own privacy policy.

7. Data Security

We implement reasonable measures to protect your personal information. However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of your data.

8. Data Retention

We retain your information only as long as necessary:

  • Email subscribers: Until you unsubscribe, plus a reasonable period to process the request.
  • Purchase data: As required for order fulfillment, returns, and legal/tax obligations.
  • Contact communications: As long as needed to address your inquiry.

9. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access the personal information we hold about you.
  • Request correction of inaccurate data.
  • Request deletion of your personal information.
  • Unsubscribe from emails at any time.
  • Opt out of SMS messages by replying STOP.

To exercise these rights, email richard@grithos.com.

10. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we learn we have collected data from a child under 18, we will delete it promptly.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted here with an updated effective date. Continued use of our website and services after changes constitutes acceptance.

12. Contact

Questions about this Privacy Policy? Contact us:

Grithos
Operated by Richard Johnson
richard@grithos.com