Privacy Policy
Last Updated: 12/12/2025
Dark Matter Foresight (“Dark Matter Foresight” or “DMF”) is operated by me, Mitchell Smith (“MonoMitch” or “I”). This Privacy Policy explains how DMF collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you visit darkmatterforesight.com or subscribe to DMF’s newsletter.
1. Information DMF Collects
Information you provide directly:
- Email address (when subscribing)
- Name (if provided)
- Payment information (processed securely by DMF’s payment provider Stripe — DMF does not store card details)
- Any information you include in emails or messages to DMF
Information collected automatically:
- IP address, browser type, pages visited, referring website, device information
2. How DMF Uses Your Information
DMF uses your information to: deliver the newsletter and subscriber content, process payments for paid subscriptions, respond to your inquiries, improve the content and website, and send occasional updates about Dark Matter Foresight (you can opt out anytime). DMF does not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for their marketing purposes.
3. Third-Party Services
DMF uses Ghost (newsletter platform) to host the website and manage subscriptions, and Stripe (payment processing) to securely process subscription payments. DMF shares only the information necessary for these services to operate. These providers have their own privacy policies governing how they handle your data.
4. Cookies
DMF’s website uses essential cookies to operate the site, remember your login status (for members), and understand overall website traffic in aggregated form. DMF does not use third-party advertising or tracking cookies. You can disable cookies in your browser settings, though this may affect site functionality.
5. Data Security
DMF implements reasonable security measures to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and DMF cannot guarantee absolute security.
6. Your Rights
You have the right to: access the personal information DMF holds about you, request correction of inaccurate information, request deletion of your information, unsubscribe from the newsletter at any time (link in every email), and request a copy of your data. To exercise these rights, contact DMF at: mitchell@darkmatterforesight.com
7. Data Retention
DMF retains your information for as long as you remain subscribed or have an active account, and for a reasonable period afterward where required for legal, accounting, or operational purposes. If you unsubscribe, DMF will stop sending you emails and will delete or anonymize your information when it is no longer needed for these purposes.
8. International Users
Dark Matter Foresight operates from Australia and uses service providers that may process data in other countries. By using DMF’s website, you consent to the transfer of your information to Australia and to the countries where DMF’s service providers operate, which may have different data protection laws than your country.
9. Children’s Privacy
Dark Matter Foresight is not intended for children under 16. DMF does not knowingly collect information from children under 16.
10. Changes to This Policy
DMF may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. DMF will notify subscribers of significant changes via email.
11. Contact DMF
Questions about this Privacy Policy? Contact DMF at: mitchell@darkmatterforesight.com