Privacy Policy

Last Updated: June 12, 2026

Introduction

Welcome to Modern Python ("Modern Python", "we", "us", or "our").

Modern Python is operated by ByteStation Ltd, a company registered in England and Wales.

Company Number: 16361776

Contact Email: [email protected]

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you visit modernpython.io, subscribe to our newsletter, create an account, purchase a membership, leave comments, or otherwise interact with our services.

This Privacy Policy applies to all visitors, subscribers, members, and users of Modern Python worldwide.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide

We may collect information that you voluntarily provide, including:

  • Your email address
  • Information associated with your Modern Python account
  • Information associated with your Modern Python membership
  • Comments you left on this website
  • Email replies you sent to us

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit Modern Python, certain information may be collected automatically, including:

  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Device information
  • Operating system
  • Referring website
  • Pages viewed
  • Date and time of visits
  • Newsletter engagement data, such as email opens and link clicks

Payment Information

Paid memberships are processed through Stripe.

We do not store or have access to your full payment card details. Payment information is collected and processed directly by Stripe in accordance with Stripe's own privacy practices.

How We Use Your Information

We may use your information to:

  • Provide and maintain our website and services
  • Deliver newsletters and email communications
  • Manage user accounts and memberships
  • Process subscription payments through Stripe
  • Respond to inquiries and support requests
  • Enable community features such as comments
  • Improve the performance, security, and functionality of our website
  • Detect fraud, abuse, or unauthorized activity
  • Comply with legal obligations

Where applicable under the UK GDPR and EU GDPR, we process personal data based on one or more of the following legal grounds:

  • Your consent
  • Performance of a contract
  • Compliance with legal obligations
  • Our legitimate interests in operating and improving Modern Python

Newsletter Communications

If you subscribe to our newsletter, we will use your email address to send:

  • Newsletters
  • Publication updates
  • Membership-related communications
  • Administrative and service messages

You may unsubscribe at any time by using the unsubscribe link included in our emails.

Comments

If you leave comments on Modern Python, we may collect information associated with your account and comment activity.

Comments may be publicly visible and should not contain information you do not wish to make public.

We reserve the right to moderate, edit, or remove comments that violate our community standards or applicable laws.

Modern Python may participate in affiliate marketing programs and may publish sponsored content.

If you click an affiliate link or purchase a product through an affiliate link, we may earn a commission at no additional cost to you.

Any sponsored or affiliate content will be disclosed in accordance with applicable laws and industry best practices.

Our editorial decisions are guided by our commitment to serving readers first.

Cookies and Similar Technologies

Modern Python uses cookies and similar technologies to operate and secure the website, manage user sessions, provide membership functionality, and improve the user experience.

These technologies may be provided by:

  • Ghost
  • Cloudflare
  • Stripe

Most web browsers allow you to control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.

Third-Party Service Providers

We may use trusted third-party service providers to operate our services, including:

  • Ghost (website platform and membership services)
  • Stripe (payment processing)
  • Cloudflare (security and performance services)

These providers may process personal information on our behalf and only as necessary to provide their services.

Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to:

  • Provide our services
  • Maintain user accounts and memberships
  • Comply with legal obligations
  • Resolve disputes
  • Enforce our agreements

When personal information is no longer required, we will delete or anonymize it where reasonably practicable.

International Users

Modern Python is operated from the United Kingdom and may be accessed by users worldwide.

Your information may be processed and stored in the United Kingdom or in other jurisdictions where our service providers operate.

By using our services, you understand that your information may be transferred to and processed in countries outside your country of residence.

Your Rights

Depending on your location and applicable law, you may have the right to:

  • Access your personal information
  • Correct inaccurate information
  • Request deletion of your information
  • Restrict processing
  • Object to processing
  • Withdraw consent
  • Request data portability

To exercise these rights, please contact:

[email protected]

We may request information necessary to verify your identity before responding to your request.

Security

We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect personal information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.

However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Children's Privacy

Modern Python is not directed at children, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children in violation of applicable laws.

If you believe that a child has provided personal information to us, please contact us so that we can take appropriate action.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.

When we make material changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page and may provide additional notice where appropriate.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact:

ByteStation Ltd
Company Number: 16361776
England and Wales

Email: [email protected]