Brain Mutant Privacy Policy
Last updated: 9/14/25
At Brain Mutant, we respect your privacy. This policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the limited circumstances under which we may share it.
By visiting or using this site, you agree to the practices described below.
1. Who We Are
Brain Mutant is a horror & sci-fi hub publishing blog posts, zines, videos, newsletters, and related media content.
Our website address is: https://brainmutant.com
2. Information We Collect
We only collect the information necessary to run this site and connect with our community:
Comments: When visitors leave comments, we collect the data shown in the comments form, the visitor’s IP address, and browser user agent string to help spam detection.
Newsletter (via Kit/ConvertKit): If you subscribe to our newsletter, we collect your email address. This is used only to send you updates, news, and Brain Mutant content. You can unsubscribe at any time.
Patreon: If you support Brain Mutant through Patreon, Patreon may collect your payment information and other details. We only receive limited information (such as your username or email) necessary to deliver rewards or updates. Payment data is processed directly by Patreon according to their own privacy policy.
Embedded Media: Posts on this site may include embedded content (e.g., YouTube videos, social media posts, Patreon embeds). Embedded content behaves exactly as if you visited the original site, which may collect data and track your interaction.
Analytics: We may use analytics tools (such as Google Analytics) to understand traffic and improve our content.
3. Cookies
If you leave a comment, you may opt in to saving your name, email, and website in cookies for convenience. These last for one year.
Analytics tools, embedded platforms (e.g., YouTube, Patreon), and advertising services (e.g., Google AdSense) may also use cookies to deliver content, measure performance, and personalize ads.
You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but some site features may not work properly without them.
4. Advertising
We may display third-party advertisements (such as Google AdSense) on this website. These ad networks may use cookies and similar technologies to:
- Serve ads based on your visit to this and other websites.
- Measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.
- Personalize the ads you see based on your interests.
You can learn more about how Google uses your data here:
Google Ads Policy.
You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting
Google Ads Settings.
5. How We Use Your Information
We use collected data to:
- Publish and protect our content.
- Engage with fans through comments, newsletters, and Patreon.
- Monitor site performance and improve user experience.
- Display relevant advertising to support the site.
We do not sell or rent your data.
6. How Long We Keep Your Data
Comments: retained indefinitely so we can recognize and approve follow-ups automatically.
Newsletter sign-ups: kept as long as you remain subscribed.
Patreon: supporter information is retained as long as your pledge is active.
7. Who We Share Data With
Anti-Spam Services: Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service (e.g., Akismet).
Third-Party Platforms: Newsletter (Kit/ConvertKit), Patreon, embedded media (YouTube, social media), analytics providers (Google Analytics), and advertising networks (Google AdSense) may collect your data according to their own privacy policies.
We don’t share your personal data with any other third parties.
8. Your Rights
- Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
- Request correction or deletion of your data.
- Withdraw consent for email communications.
- Manage cookie preferences and personalized advertising.
To make a request, contact us at:
contact@brainmutant.com
9. Contact Us
For any privacy-related questions, email:
contact@brainmutant.com
10. Third-Party Privacy Policies
Since Brain Mutant relies on third-party services for certain features, we encourage you to review their privacy policies: