PRIVACY POLICY

Last updated: October 2025

At The Progress Co (“we”, “our”, “us”), your privacy matters to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit our website www.theprogressco.com, subscribe to our newsletter, or interact with our content and services.

We operate on the Squarespace platform, which provides the tools, hosting, and analytics that power our website.

1. What information we collect

Information you provide directly:

  • Your name and email address when you subscribe, fill out a form, or contact us.

  • Any information you voluntarily provide in surveys, submissions, or collaborations.

Information collected automatically (via Squarespace and third-party tools):

  • IP address, browser type, device, and how you interact with our site (e.g. pages visited, time spent).

  • Cookies and similar tracking technologies to improve your experience and analyse performance.

You can adjust your cookie preferences in your browser settings at any time.

2. How we use your information

We use your information to:

  • Send newsletters, updates, and editorial content you’ve subscribed to.

  • Improve our website, services, and reader experience.

  • Analyse visitor behaviour and engagement through analytics tools.

  • Communicate with you about collaborations, opportunities, or events.

  • Comply with our legal obligations.

You can opt out of email communications at any time by clicking “unsubscribe” at the bottom of any email we send.

3. How Squarespace collects and stores data

Our website is hosted by Squarespace, which automatically collects certain technical information (such as your IP address and browser type) to help us analyse traffic and performance.

Squarespace may store your data on secure servers located in the United States or other jurisdictions. They comply with international data protection standards, including the EU–U.S. Data Privacy Framework.

You can view Squarespace’s full privacy policy here: https://www.squarespace.com/privacy

4. Other third-party services

We may also use:

  • Mailchimp (for newsletter management and email campaigns)

  • Google Analytics (to understand audience behaviour and improve performance)

  • Meta Pixel (for ad insights and social media analytics)

These third-party services may use cookies or similar technologies to collect anonymised data about how you interact with our site. You can opt out of most third-party tracking through your browser or privacy settings.

5. How we protect your data

We take reasonable steps to ensure your personal information is kept secure, accurate, and up to date. Access to personal data is limited to authorised team members or service providers who need it to perform their roles.

If a data breach occurs that may compromise your personal information, we will notify you and the relevant authorities as required by law.

6. Your rights

You have the right to:

  • Access or request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.

  • Request correction or deletion of your information.

  • Withdraw consent for communications at any time.

To make a request, please email us at emma@theprogresscompany.co

7. Links to other sites

Our content may contain links to third-party websites or social media platforms. We are not responsible for their privacy practices and encourage you to review their individual policies.

8. Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in law or our business practices. Any updates will be published on this page with a revised “Last updated” date.

9. Contact us

If you have any questions, feedback, or concerns about this policy, please contact: emma@theprogresscompany.co