We value your privacy — and we keep things simple, secure, and transparent.

What We Collect

We only collect the data you choose to share:

  • When you sign up for our newsletter or membership, we store your email address securely.
  • If you become a paid member, your payment is handled through Stripe, our secure payment provider.
  • We do not collect sensitive personal information beyond what's required for membership access.

What We Don't Do

  • We do not use cookies.
  • We do not use Google Analytics, tracking pixels, or advertising tools.
  • We do not sell, share, or rent your data to third parties.

How We Use Your Data

We use your information to:

  • Send you newsletters and updates (if you’ve signed up)
  • Manage your account (if you’re a member)
  • Provide access to paid content (for paying members)

We will never contact you for unrelated promotions or share your data with advertisers.

Payments and Security

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Anonymous Analytics

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These tools give us anonymous insights — like how many people read an article — without using cookies or tracking you across the web.

Questions?

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Affiliate Disclosure

At Irrelevant Matters, our primary focus is to share ideas, spark curiosity, and promote understanding without dogma or unnecessary confusion. That said, sustaining this space and continuing to publish meaningful content requires resources—this beautiful spinning rock we share also happens to have rent and hosting fees.

To help keep things afloat, we occasionally use affiliate links in our posts. This means that if you click on a link and decide to make a purchase, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. These commissions help us maintain the website and dedicate more time to writing, researching, and exploring the topics. Importantly, we only recommend books, tools, or products that align with the spirit of Irrelevant Matters—those we genuinely believe are worth your time.

Transparency matters. You’ll always know when something is an affiliate link or promotional content because we strive to clarify it at the top of every affiliate post. Rest assured, our recommendations are based on their merit, not potential earnings. Our ultimate goal remains the same: to enrich your experience and spark meaningful thought.

Last updated: November 2025