Last updated: June 2026
"ember.finance was built around anonymity. We believe people share more honestly — and heal more openly — when they don't have to worry about being identified. We do not ask for your name, email address, or any account credentials. We will never sell your data."
This policy applies to anyone who visits or uses ember.finance, including people who read stories, post stories, or leave comments.
ember.finance does not ask you to provide any personal information. When you submit a story or comment, you are not asked for your name, email, employer, or any identifying details. The only data associated with a submitted story is:
Like most websites, our servers may automatically receive standard technical information when you visit, including your IP address (anonymised where possible), browser type and version, operating system, and pages visited. This is used solely for security monitoring and platform performance.
ember.finance uses minimal cookies necessary to operate the site. We do not use advertising cookies, third-party tracking pixels, or behavioural analytics tools that profile individual users.
We use the limited information we collect to:
We do not use your information for advertising, profiling, or sale to third parties.
Stories and comments you post are visible to all visitors of ember.finance. Although no personal information is required, please be mindful of any details within your story that could inadvertently identify you (such as specific deals, dates, or firm characteristics).
If you wish to have your story removed, email [email protected] with your story token. We will process valid requests within 14 days.
We do not sell, rent, or trade your information with third parties. We may share limited technical data with:
We will always seek to share the minimum information necessary.
User-submitted stories and comments are retained for as long as the platform is active, or until a removal request is submitted. Anonymised server logs are retained for up to 90 days for security purposes.
We take reasonable technical measures to protect the platform and its content, including HTTPS encryption and access controls. However, no system is completely secure. Please do not submit information to this platform that you would consider highly sensitive beyond what is needed to share your story.
ember.finance is not directed at anyone under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect information from minors. If you believe a minor has submitted content to the platform, please contact us at [email protected] and we will remove it promptly.
ember.finance is operated from the State of New York, United States. If you are accessing the platform from outside this jurisdiction — including from the European Union or United Kingdom — please be aware that your information may be processed in a different country.
For EU/UK users (GDPR): Our legal basis for processing limited technical data is legitimate interest. You have the right to access, correct, or erase any personal data we hold. To exercise these rights, contact [email protected].
For California users (CCPA): You have the right to know what personal information we collect, to request deletion, and to opt out of the sale of your data. We do not sell personal data.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The "Last updated" date at the top will reflect any changes. Continued use of the platform after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
For privacy-related questions, data removal requests, or concerns — we aim to respond within 5 business days.