Privacy Policy

Effective Date: April 2026

Amid the Noise is a personal publication operated by Matthew McClendon. This site is designed to share writing, ideas, and research. It does not actively collect personal information beyond what is necessary to operate and maintain the site.

Information Collection

This site does not require user accounts and does not collect personal information such as names, addresses, or payment details.

If analytics tools are used, they may collect basic, anonymized information such as:

  • Pages visited
  • Time spent on the site
  • General location (city or region)
  • Device and browser type

This information is used solely to understand how the site is used and to improve its content and performance.

Cookies

Basic cookies may be used for analytics or performance purposes. These cookies do not identify you personally.

You can disable cookies through your browser settings at any time.

Third-Party Links

This site may contain links to third-party platforms such as LinkedIn, Substack, Medium, or GitHub. These sites operate independently and have their own privacy policies.

Amid the Noise is not responsible for the content or practices of third-party websites.

Data Security

Because this site does not collect sensitive personal information, data risk is minimal. Reasonable measures are taken to ensure the site remains secure and stable.

Changes

This policy may be updated as the site evolves. Updates will be reflected by revising the effective date above.

Contact

For questions regarding this policy, you may contact:
info@amidthenoise.com