Privacy Policy
The Fourth Location Privacy Policy
Effective Date: December 1, 2025
1. Who We Are
Fifth Place (“we,” “us,” “our”) is a publication hosted on the Ghost platform. We create and publish content related to Marvel Snap and related topics. This site is operated by LaurenWhatevs and Scott Denham.
We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information.
2. What This Policy Covers
This Privacy Policy explains:
- what information we collect
- how we use it
- when we share it
- your rights and choices
- how to contact us
It applies to all visitors, members, and customers.
3. Information We Collect
A. Information you provide voluntarily
- Email address (for membership, newsletters, login links)
- Payment information (processed only by Stripe — we do not store credit card numbers)
- Name or username (optional)
- Messages sent through our contact forms or email links
B. Automatically collected data
Ghost and embedded services may automatically collect:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Device information
- Referrer and page interaction
- Cookies for login and membership functionality
C. Data from third-party embeds
Our site may include embedded content from:
- YouTube
- Twitter/X
- Other external sites
These services may collect data as if you visited them directly.
4. How We Use Your Information
We use your data for:
- Managing memberships and account access
- Sending newsletters or site updates (only if you opt in)
- Processing paid subscriptions via Stripe
- Preventing fraud and abuse
- Improving our content and user experience
- Complying with legal obligations
We do not sell your data. Ever.
5. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)
If you are in the EU/EEA or UK, we process your data under these legal bases:
- Contract: to provide membership, login links, and paid services
- Consent: for newsletters and certain analytics
- Legitimate interest: improving the site, preventing abuse
- Legal obligation: compliance with tax, accounting, and payment laws
6. Sharing Your Information
We only share data with:
A. Service providers
- Ghost (content management, membership system)
- Stripe (payments)
- Email delivery providers (Ghost’s built-in service)
- Analytics provider (if enabled)
Each provider processes data in accordance with their own privacy practices.
B. Legal requirements
We may disclose information if required by law or necessary to protect our rights.
We do not sell or rent your personal information.
7. Cookies
Ghost uses cookies for:
- Authentication and login
- Membership sessions
- Payment and subscription flows
- Basic analytics (if enabled)
You can manage cookies through your browser settings.
8. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights to:
- Access your personal data
- Correct inaccurate data
- Request deletion
- Export your data
- Opt out of marketing emails
- Withdraw consent
- File a complaint with your local data authority
- To make a request, contact us at: thefourthlocation@gmail.com
9. Data Retention
We retain your information only as long as necessary to:
- provide memberships
- maintain your account
- comply with legal/tax requirements
You may request deletion at any time.
10. Children’s Privacy
This site is not intended for children under 16.
We do not knowingly collect data from children.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally.
If changes are significant, we’ll provide notice via the site or email.
12. Contact Us
If you have questions about this policy, contact: