Privacy Policy
Last updated: June 2026
1. Who we are
Mettle & Ground operates this website. For questions about this policy, contact us at the address listed on the Legal / Imprint page.
2. Data we collect
We collect only the data necessary to operate this site:
- Email address — when you voluntarily submit it via a form on this site.
- Usage data — basic analytics such as pages visited and approximate location (country/region level), collected in aggregate and not linked to individuals.
We do not collect names, payment information, or any sensitive personal data unless explicitly required and stated.
3. How we use your data
Your email address is used solely to send you the content you requested and occasional communications from Mettle & Ground. We do not sell, rent, or share your email with third parties for their marketing purposes.
4. Email service provider
Email subscriptions are managed through Kit (formerly ConvertKit). Kit processes and stores subscriber data on our behalf. You can review Kit's privacy policy at kit.com/privacy.
5. Cookies and analytics
This site may use minimal analytics tools to understand traffic patterns. No advertising cookies or cross-site tracking is used. Where analytics are employed, data is aggregated and anonymised to the extent possible.
6. Data retention
Email subscriber data is retained for as long as you remain subscribed. You may unsubscribe at any time via the link included in every email, after which your data is removed from our active list within 30 days.
7. Your rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to access, correct, or delete personal data we hold about you. To exercise these rights, contact us via the details on the Legal page.
8. Changes to this policy
We may update this policy from time to time. The date at the top of this page indicates when it was last revised. Continued use of the site following changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.