Beehiiv shares data primarily with service providers to operate the platform.

Overview
Sells your data No
We do not sell your Personal Information and have not done so in the prior 12 months from the effective date of this Policy.
Shares with third parties Yes
Tracking levelModerate
How Long Data Is Kept

Not clearly disclosed

Where Data Goes
Sent outside EU/EEAYes
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Who Gets Your Data
Other Third Parties
Not clearly specified who receives your data
Other Third Parties
Not clearly specified who receives your data
Other Third Parties
Not clearly specified who receives your data
Other Third Parties
Not clearly specified who receives your data
Other Third Parties
Not clearly specified who receives your data
Other Third Parties
Not clearly specified who receives your data
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Not clearly specified who receives your data
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Not clearly specified who receives your data
Tracking & Analytics
Google AnalyticsGoogleCustomer.ioFullstory
What Data Is Collected
29 types
Data TypeCategoryWhy
NameIdentity
Used for personal identification, account registration, and identifying users in comments on posts.
by which you may be personally identified, such as name, postal address... If you comment on a post on a publication’s website, we’ll ask for your name to identify you in the discussion.
Postal AddressIdentity
Used for personal identification.
by which you may be personally identified, such as name, postal address, billing address, shipping address...
Billing AddressFinancial
Used for personal identification and transaction processing.
by which you may be personally identified, such as name, postal address, billing address, shipping address...
Shipping AddressIdentity
Used for personal identification and order fulfillment.
by which you may be personally identified, such as name, postal address, billing address, shipping address...
Email AddressIdentity
Used for personal identification, account registration, correspondence, newsletter delivery, and promotional offers.
e-mail address... Your email address, in order to deliver the newsletter to you... records and copies of your correspondence (including email addresses), if you contact us
Credit or Debit Card NumberFinancial
Collected for payment purposes only, stored with payment provider Stripe, not within company systems.
credit or debit card number (for payment purposes only)... we will collect and store your payment information with our payment provider, Stripe. We do not store the raw credit card numbers within our systems.
Traffic DataTechnical
Information about website visits, collected automatically to improve Digital Services and understand usage patterns.
traffic data, logs, referring/exit pages, date and time of your visit to or use of our Digital Services, error information, clickstream data, and other communication data and the resources that you access and use on or through our Digital Services
LogsTechnical
Records of system events and user activity, collected automatically to improve Digital Services and understand usage patterns.
traffic data, logs, referring/exit pages, date and time of your visit to or use of our Digital Services, error information, clickstream data, and other communication data and the resources that you access and use on or through our Digital Services
Referring/Exit PagesTechnical
Information about the pages users visit before and after the Digital Services, collected automatically to improve Digital Services and understand usage patterns.
traffic data, logs, referring/exit pages, date and time of your visit to or use of our Digital Services, error information, clickstream data, and other communication data and the resources that you access and use on or through our Digital Services
Date and Time of Visit/UseTechnical
Timestamp of user interaction with Digital Services, collected automatically to improve Digital Services and understand usage patterns.
traffic data, logs, referring/exit pages, date and time of your visit to or use of our Digital Services, error information, clickstream data, and other communication data and the resources that you access and use on or through our Digital Services
Error InformationTechnical
Details about errors encountered during use of Digital Services, collected automatically to improve service.
traffic data, logs, referring/exit pages, date and time of your visit to or use of our Digital Services, error information, clickstream data, and other communication data and the resources that you access and use on or through our Digital Services
Clickstream DataBehavioral
Sequence of pages visited and links clicked by a user, collected automatically to improve Digital Services and understand usage patterns.
traffic data, logs, referring/exit pages, date and time of your visit to or use of our Digital Services, error information, clickstream data, and other communication data and the resources that you access and use on or through our Digital Services
Other Communication DataCommunications
General communication data related to Digital Services use, collected automatically.
traffic data, logs, referring/exit pages, date and time of your visit to or use of our Digital Services, error information, clickstream data, and other communication data and the resources that you access and use on or through our Digital Services
Resources Accessed and UsedBehavioral
Information about the specific content and features users interact with on Digital Services, collected automatically.
traffic data, logs, referring/exit pages, date and time of your visit to or use of our Digital Services, error information, clickstream data, and other communication data and the resources that you access and use on or through our Digital Services
Internet Connection InformationTechnical
Details about the user's internet connection, collected automatically.
about your Internet connection, the equipment you use to access or use our Digital Services and usage details.
Equipment Used (Device Information)Technical
Information about the device used to access Digital Services, collected automatically.
about your Internet connection, the equipment you use to access or use our Digital Services and usage details.
Usage DetailsBehavioral
General information about how users interact with Digital Services, collected automatically.
about your Internet connection, the equipment you use to access or use our Digital Services and usage details.
Estimated or Precise Geo-locationTechnical
Location data collected automatically, used for analytics and fraud prevention.
automatically as you navigate through or use our Digital Services (which may include estimated or precise geo-location... Metadata about your browser and ip address, including approximate geolocation, in order to prevent fraudulent signups and provide analytics to our publishers about where their readers are.
IP AddressTechnical
Internet Protocol address, collected automatically, used for analytics and fraud prevention.
automatically as you navigate through or use our Digital Services (which may include... IP addresses... Metadata about your browser and ip address, including approximate geolocation, in order to prevent fraudulent signups and provide analytics to our publishers about where their readers are.
Cookies and Other Tracking TechnologiesTechnical
Small files stored on user devices to collect information about interactions with Digital Services, used for functionality, analytics, and spam prevention.
information collected through cookies and other tracking technologies... We and our service providers may use cookies, web beacons, and other technologies to receive and store certain types of information whenever you interact with our Digital Services
Correspondence RecordsCommunications
Records and copies of user correspondence with the company, including email content, if users contact them.
records and copies of your correspondence (including email addresses), if you contact us;
Transaction DetailsFinancial
Details of transactions carried out through Digital Services and the fulfillment of orders.
details of transactions you carry out through our Digital Services and of the fulfillment of your orders (including financial information you are required to provide before placing an order through our Digital Services).
User ContributionsSocial
Information published or displayed on public areas of Digital Services or transmitted to other users/third parties.
You also may provide information to be published or displayed (hereinafter, “posted”) on public areas of the Digital Services or transmitted to other users of the Digital Services or third parties (collectively, “User Contributions”).
Operating SystemTechnical
Information about the operating system of the user's computer or mobile device, collected automatically.
information about your computer, mobile device, and Internet connection, specifically your IP address, operating system and browser type.
Browser TypeTechnical
Information about the web browser used by the user, collected automatically.
information about your computer, mobile device, and Internet connection, specifically your IP address, operating system and browser type.
Survey Form InformationBehavioral
Any information provided by the user when filling out survey forms created by a publisher.
Any information you input into a survey form created by the publisher, or a poll you answer.
Poll AnswersBehavioral
Responses provided by the user to polls.
Any information you input into a survey form created by the publisher, or a poll you answer.
Links Clicked in EmailsBehavioral
Tracking of which links users click within emails received from the company.
What links you click in emails you receive from us
Unique IdentifiersTechnical
Identifiers that identify users to the company or its service providers, mentioned in the context of California Privacy Rights.
such as your contact information, other information you have provided to us and unique identifiers that identify you to us or to our service providers
Why Your Data Is Used
Core Service
  • provide services
    This purpose is essential for delivering the core functionality and content of the service to the user.
    To present our Digital Services and their contents to you.
  • provide services
    This directly relates to fulfilling user-initiated requests for services or information.
    To provide you with information, products, or services that you request from us.
  • provide services
    This is a general catch-all for user-specific purposes for which data is submitted, directly supporting service provision.
    To fulfill any other purpose for which you provide it.
  • account management
    This purpose is crucial for managing user accounts and communicating important administrative information.
    To provide you with notices about your account, including expiration and renewal notices.
  • communications
    This involves communicating important service updates and changes to users.
    To notify you about changes to our Digital Services or any products or services we offer or provide through them.
  • provide services
    This purpose enables users to engage with core interactive functionalities of the service.
    To allow you to participate in interactive features on our Digital Services.
  • product improvement
    This explicitly states the goal of enhancing the quality and user experience of the services and related aspects.
    To improve our Digital Services, products, or services, marketing, or customer relationships and experiences.
  • product improvement
    This directly supports the ongoing development, refinement, and innovation of the service offerings.
    For testing, research, analysis, and product development.
  • personalization
    This purpose focuses on tailoring the service experience to individual user preferences.
    To personalize our Digital Services for you.
  • personalization
    This explicitly describes how user preferences are used to customize the service, supporting personalization.
    To store information about your preferences, allowing us to customize our Digital Services according to your individual interests.
  • product improvement
    This purpose aims to enhance the efficiency and performance of a core service feature.
    To speed up your searches.
  • authentication
    This facilitates user recognition and provides a seamless, consistent experience upon return to the service.
    To recognize you when you return to our Digital Services.
  • provide services
    This is a general statement covering any additional purposes disclosed at the point of data collection, which would typically relate to service provision.
    In any other way we may describe when you provide the information.
  • provide services
    This is a general statement for any purpose agreed upon by the user, often related to service functionality or user requests.
    For any other purpose with your consent.
Security & Integrity
  • fraud prevention
    This explicitly states the purpose of identifying and stopping fraudulent activities.
    To detect and prevent fraud.
  • debugging
    This purpose is for identifying and fixing technical issues to maintain service integrity.
    To debug and repair errors.
  • security
    This covers the general protection of the company, its users, and other parties from harm or risk.
    If we believe disclosure is necessary or appropriate to protect the rights, property, or safety of beehiiv Inc., our customers, or others.
  • fraud prevention
    This explicitly mentions fraud protection and mitigating financial risks.
    This includes exchanging information with other companies and organizations for the purposes of fraud protection and credit risk reduction.
Marketing & Advertising
  • analytics
    This involves analyzing user data to understand audience demographics and behavior, which can inform marketing strategies.
    To estimate our audience size and usage patterns.
  • email marketing
    This explicitly states the purpose of sending promotional and marketing messages via email.
    To send you marketing communications, including email marketing.
  • targeted advertising
    This purpose involves showing advertisements to specific user groups based on certain criteria.
    To display advertising to our advertisers’ target audiences.
  • targeted advertising
    This facilitates the delivery of advertisements to specific, intended audiences on behalf of third parties.
    To enable us to fulfill our advertisers’ and publishers’ requests by delivering their advertisements to such target audiences.
Legal & Compliance
  • regulatory compliance
    This purpose is to comply with legal requirements regarding the collection of data from minors.
    If we learn we have collected or received Personal Data from a child under 16 without verification of parental consent, we will delete that information.
  • enforce terms
    This involves upholding contractual agreements and managing financial transactions related to service use.
    To carry out our obligations and enforce our rights arising from any contracts entered into between you and us, including for billing and collection.
  • enforce terms
    This is a general statement about ensuring adherence to the legal terms governing the service.
    To enforce our terms and conditions.
  • business transaction
    This purpose relates to the transfer of data as part of corporate restructuring, sales, or similar legal business transactions.
    To a buyer or other successor in the event of a merger, divestiture, restructuring, reorganization, dissolution, or other sale or transfer of some or all of beehiiv Inc.’s assets, whether as a going concern or as part of bankruptcy, liquidation, or similar proceeding, in which Personal Data held by beehiiv Inc. about our Digital Services users is among the assets transferred.
  • legal requests
    This purpose is to fulfill legal obligations and respond to official requests from authorities.
    To comply with any court order, law, or legal process, including to respond to any government or regulatory request.
  • enforce terms
    This purpose is for upholding the terms of use and other agreements, specifically mentioning billing and collection.
    To enforce or apply our terms of use and other agreements, including for billing and collection purposes.
Deceptive Practices
Forced Consent
high
Pre Checked
medium
Obstruction
high
Roach Motel
high
Trick Questions
medium