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Privacy policy

What we collect, why, and your choices

Last updated: October 2026

This policy covers theshortcut.com. Our newsletter runs on Substack, which has its own privacy policy for subscriptions.

What we collect

  • Email address, when you subscribe or track a product, so we can send the newsletter and the alerts you asked for.
  • Products you track or own, so we can tell you about price drops and new scores.
  • Basic analytics, such as pages viewed, device type and approximate location, to understand what readers find useful.

How we use it

To send what you signed up for, to improve the site, and to keep it secure. We don't sell your personal information.

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Your choices

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