Last updated June 22, 2026
This Privacy Policy explains how The Nautisk, operated by Evan James Hershowitz ("we," "us," or "our"), collects, uses, and protects information about you when you visit thenautisk.com or subscribe to our newsletter. By using our site, you agree to the practices described in this policy.
We collect only the minimum information necessary to operate The Nautisk. This includes:
We do not collect your name, address, payment information, or any other personal data unless you voluntarily provide it.
We use the information we collect solely for the following purposes:
We will never sell, rent, or trade your personal information to any third party for marketing purposes.
Our newsletter is powered by Beehiiv, a third party email platform. When you subscribe, your email address is stored and processed by Beehiiv in accordance with their own privacy policy, available at beehiiv.com. By subscribing, you also agree to Beehiiv's terms of service. You may unsubscribe from our newsletter at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link at the bottom of any newsletter email.
If you submit a story tip to The Nautisk, we take source confidentiality seriously. You are never required to provide your name or contact information when submitting a tip. Any information submitted through our tips form may be used for reporting and editorial purposes. If you request anonymity, we will honor that request to the fullest extent possible under applicable law. For highly sensitive tips, we recommend contacting us through a secure channel such as Signal.
The Nautisk does not use advertising cookies or third party tracking pixels. Our site is hosted on GitHub Pages, which may collect basic server logs as part of standard hosting operations. We do not use Google Analytics or any behavioral tracking tools at this time.
The Nautisk is intended for general audiences. Our Tidepool section is designed to be educational and appropriate for younger readers, but it is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has submitted personal information to us, please contact us at evan@thenautisk.com and we will promptly delete it. Use of this site by children under 13 requires parental consent.
If you are a California resident, you have the right under the California Consumer Privacy Act to request information about the personal data we hold about you, request deletion of your data, and opt out of the sale of your data. We do not sell personal data. To exercise your rights, contact us at evan@thenautisk.com.
If you are located in the European Union, you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation including the right to access, correct, or delete your personal data, the right to restrict or object to processing, and the right to data portability. Our lawful basis for processing your email address is your explicit consent given at the time of subscription. To exercise any of these rights, contact us at evan@thenautisk.com. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.
We take reasonable steps to protect the information you provide to us. Our site uses HTTPS encryption and we limit access to personal data to only what is necessary for operations. However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
We retain your email address for as long as you remain subscribed to our newsletter. If you unsubscribe, your data will be removed from our active mailing list in accordance with Beehiiv's data retention policies. Tips and correspondence may be retained for editorial and legal purposes.
Our site may contain links to third party websites including social media platforms. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any site you visit.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Your continued use of the site after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us at evan@thenautisk.com or by writing to The Nautisk, Manhattan, New York.