Privacy Policy

Last updated: May 1, 2026

1. Information We Collect

Recession Today ("we", "our", "us") collects information you provide directly: email address, account credentials, and subscription details when you create an account. We also collect usage data through standard server logs including IP address, browser type, pages visited, and timestamps.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to provide and maintain the Service, process subscriptions and payments, communicate with you about your account, send updates you have opted into, and improve the Service based on usage patterns.

3. Data Storage and Security

User data is stored on secure servers using industry-standard encryption. Passwords are hashed using PBKDF2 with 260,000 iterations. We implement rate limiting, CSRF protection, and security headers (CSP, HSTS, X-Frame-Options). However, no method of electronic storage is 100% secure.

4. Payment Processing

All payments are processed through Stripe, a PCI-compliant payment processor. We do not store or have access to your full credit card details. Stripe's privacy policy applies to payment data: https://stripe.com/privacy.

5. Cookies

We use essential cookies for authentication (session cookies) and user preferences (theme, language selection). These cookies are necessary for the Service to function. We do not use tracking cookies or third-party analytics cookies.

6. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services: Stripe (payment processing), and data APIs from FRED, IMF, World Bank, and other official sources. We do not share your personal data with these services beyond what is necessary for their function.

7. Data Retention

We retain account data for as long as your account is active. You may request deletion of your account and associated data by contacting us. Certain data may be retained for legal or legitimate business purposes.

8. Your Rights

You have the right to access, correct, or delete your personal data. You may export your data or close your account at any time. For EU residents, GDPR rights apply. Contact us at the email below for any data requests.

9. Children's Privacy

Recession Today is not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect information from children.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Material changes will be communicated via email to registered users.

11. Contact

For privacy-related inquiries: [email protected]