Last updated: March 14, 2026
The Patient Idiot is an entertainment-focused trading newsletter and content platform operated by The Patient Idiot ("we," "us," or "our"). This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you subscribe to our newsletter, visit our website, or interact with our content.
Name and email address when you subscribe
Billing information when you purchase a paid subscription (processed securely through Stripe and/or Beehiiv — we do not store your payment details directly)
Any information you voluntarily share when contacting us or participating in the community
Email open and click activity
Device type and browser information
General location data (country/region level)
Pages visited and time spent on our website
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
Send you newsletters, payout announcements, and content updates you subscribed to receive
Process and manage your subscription and billing
Determine your eligibility for Rewards Club payouts
Communicate with you about your account, tier status, and payout notifications
Improve our content and understand what our audience finds valuable
Comply with legal obligations
We do not sell your personal information to third parties. Ever.
To determine eligibility for Rewards Club payouts, we may verify your activity across connected platforms including YouTube, Twitch, Instagram, and TikTok. This verification is based on publicly visible engagement such as likes, comments, and follows. We do not access your private account data on any third party platform.
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information. We may share your information only in the following limited circumstances:
Service providers — Beehiiv and Stripe to operate our newsletter and process payments
Legal requirements — if required by law, court order, or government request
Business transfers — in the unlikely event of a merger or acquisition, your data may transfer as part of that transaction
We retain your personal information for as long as your subscription is active or as needed to provide services. If you unsubscribe, we will retain minimal records as required for legal and accounting purposes.
Depending on your location you may have the right to:
Access the personal information we hold about you
Request correction of inaccurate information
Request deletion of your personal information
Opt out of marketing communications at any time by clicking unsubscribe in any email
Lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at the email address below.
Our newsletter platform (Beehiiv) and website may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to improve your experience and analyze traffic. You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences.
Our content may contain links to third party websites including YouTube, Twitch, prop firm platforms, and social media. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites and encourage you to review their policies independently.
Our content is not directed at anyone under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If you believe a minor has provided us with personal information please contact us and we will delete it promptly.
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. When we do we will update the date at the top of this page. Continued use of our newsletter or website after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
If you have any questions about this privacy policy or how we handle your data, contact us at:
[email protected].