The Short Version
Gentle News is a free service. We don't collect your personal information, we don't use cookies, and we don't track you. You can download our PDF editions without signing up or providing any information.
What We Don't Collect
- No account registration required
- No email addresses collected
- No cookies or tracking pixels
- No analytics or third-party trackers
- No advertising networks
Server Logs
Like most websites, our web server automatically records basic information when you visit, including your IP address, browser type, and which pages you accessed. These logs are used only for maintaining the service and troubleshooting technical issues. They are not shared with third parties and are automatically deleted after 30 days.
PDF Downloads
When you download a PDF edition, no personal information is collected or stored. The PDFs themselves contain no tracking code or identifiers.
External Links
Our content includes source attributions that may link to external websites. These sites have their own privacy policies, and we encourage you to review them. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of external sites.
Future Changes
If we ever add features that collect personal information (such as an email newsletter), we will update this policy and clearly explain what information is collected and how it's used. Any such features would be optional.
Contact
If you have questions about this privacy policy, please contact us at hello@gentle.news
Last updated: January 2026