Privacy Policy

HomeRun FatPitch ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and what rights you have regarding your personal data when you visit homerunfatpitch.com, listen to our podcast, subscribe to our newsletter, or engage with us on social media.

By using this website or subscribing to our newsletter, you agree to the practices described in this policy. If you do not agree, please do not use this site or submit your personal information.

Section 01

Information We Collect

We collect only the information necessary to provide our newsletter and educational content. We do not collect sensitive financial information, government IDs, or payment data.

Information you provide directly:

• First name and last name — collected when you subscribe to our newsletter via the signup form on this website.
• Email address — collected when you subscribe to our newsletter. Used solely to send you educational content from HomeRun FatPitch.

Information collected automatically:

• Usage data — standard web server logs may record your IP address, browser type, referring page, and pages visited. This data is aggregated and not linked to your identity.
• Cookies and similar technologies — see Section 5 for full details.

Section 02

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect only for the following purposes:

• To send you the HomeRun FatPitch weekly newsletter, which includes market context, trading terminology, and options education content.
• To send you occasional updates about new podcast episodes, platform announcements, or educational resources.
• To personalize newsletter communications using your first name.
• To maintain and improve the quality of our newsletter and website.
• To comply with applicable legal obligations.

Section 03

We Do Not Sell Your Data

We do not sell, rent, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to any third party for commercial purposes — ever.

Your name and email address are collected solely to deliver the HomeRun FatPitch newsletter to you. They are not shared with advertisers, data brokers, marketing partners, or any other outside parties for their own use.

The only third-party services that handle your data are the platforms necessary to operate this website and newsletter, described in Section 4 below. Each of those services operates under its own privacy policy and handles your data only as necessary to provide their service to us.

Section 04

Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services to operate this website and newsletter. Each processes your data only as described:

• MailerLite — our email newsletter platform. MailerLite stores your first name, last name, and email address to deliver newsletters on our behalf. MailerLite is GDPR-compliant and does not sell subscriber data.
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• Netlify — our website hosting provider. Netlify may log standard server access data (IP address, browser type) as part of normal hosting operations.
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• Finnhub.io — used to display delayed stock price data on this website. Finnhub receives requests from your browser to retrieve market data. No personal information is shared with Finnhub.
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• Google Fonts — used to load typography on this website. Google may log font request data per their standard policies.
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• Spotify / Apple Podcasts — our podcast is distributed through third-party podcast platforms. If you listen through those platforms, their own privacy policies apply.

Section 05

Cookies & Tracking

This website uses a limited number of cookies and similar technologies to function properly. We do not use advertising cookies or behavioral tracking cookies.

• MailerLite cookies — set when you interact with the newsletter signup form. Used to track form submissions and prevent duplicate signups.
• Finnhub requests — your browser makes direct API calls to Finnhub to retrieve stock data. Finnhub may set standard session cookies as part of this process.
• No advertising cookies — we do not use Google Ads, Facebook Pixel, or any other advertising or retargeting technology on this site.
• No analytics cookies — we do not currently use Google Analytics or similar user tracking services.

You may configure your browser to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent. Note that some features of this site may not function properly if cookies are disabled.

Section 06

Newsletter Communications

By subscribing to the HomeRun FatPitch newsletter, you consent to receive periodic emails from us. Here is what you can expect:

• Content: Weekly market context, trading terminology, options education, and podcast episode notifications. All content is educational only — no financial advice or investment recommendations.
• Frequency: Approximately once per week. We may occasionally send additional emails to announce new episodes or important updates.
• Unsubscribe: Every email includes an unsubscribe link at the bottom. You may opt out at any time, instantly and at no cost. We honor all unsubscribe requests promptly.
• Data retention: If you unsubscribe, your email address will be retained on our suppression list to ensure we do not contact you again, but will not be used for any other purpose.

Section 07

Children's Privacy

HomeRun FatPitch is not directed at children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 13 years of age.

If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information without your consent, please contact us immediately at homerunfatpitchmedia@gmail.com. We will promptly delete any such information from our records.

Given that this site covers financial education topics related to stock market investing and options trading, it is intended for adults aged 18 and older.

Section 08

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information. We respect and honor these rights for all users regardless of jurisdiction:

• Right to access — you may request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
• Right to correction — you may request that we correct inaccurate or incomplete information.
• Right to deletion — you may request that we delete your personal information from our records and from MailerLite's systems.
• Right to withdraw consent — you may unsubscribe from our newsletter at any time using the unsubscribe link in any email, or by contacting us directly.
• Right to data portability — you may request a copy of your data in a portable format.
• CCPA (California residents) — California residents have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act, including the right to know what personal information is collected, the right to opt out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell personal information), and the right to non-discrimination for exercising your rights.

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at homerunfatpitchmedia@gmail.com. We will respond to all requests within 30 days.

Section 09

Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

• Using MailerLite, a reputable and GDPR-compliant email platform with its own security infrastructure, to store and process subscriber data.
• Hosting this website on Netlify, which provides HTTPS encryption for all data transmitted between your browser and this site.
• Limiting access to subscriber data to only the people necessary to operate this newsletter.

No method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security. In the event of a data breach that affects your personal information, we will notify you as required by applicable law.

Section 10

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time as our platform grows or as legal requirements change. When we make material changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page.

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically. Your continued use of this website or continued subscription to our newsletter after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

If we make significant changes that materially affect how we handle your personal information, we will notify current subscribers by email.

Section 11

Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please reach out to us directly. We take privacy seriously and will respond promptly.