Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Last updated: September 2026

Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how Medano Advisors S.R.L. (“the Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”), operator of compoundinganalyst.com (“the Website”), collects, uses, stores, shares, and protects your personal information when you visit our Website, subscribe to our newsletter, or interact with our content.

We are committed to protecting your privacy in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (“GDPR”), Romania’s Law No. 190/2018 implementing the GDPR, the ePrivacy Directive 2002/58/EC, and other applicable data protection legislation.

By using this Website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with our data practices, please discontinue use of the Website.

Data Controller: Medano Advisors S.R.L. Address: Bucharest, Romania CUI: 46351239

Information We Collect

Information You Provide Directly

We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us, including:

  • Email address — when you subscribe to our newsletter or contact us
  • Name — if provided when subscribing, commenting, or contacting us
  • Comments and messages — any content you submit through contact forms or comment sections

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our Website, certain information is collected automatically through cookies and similar technologies:

  • Device and browser information — browser type, operating system, device type, screen resolution
  • Usage data — pages visited, time spent on pages, click patterns, referring URLs, exit pages
  • IP address — which may be used to determine your approximate geographic location
  • Cookies and similar technologies — as described in detail in the Cookies section below

Information Collected by Third Parties

Our advertising and analytics partners may collect additional information as described in the Third-Party Services section below.

How We Use Your Information

We use the personal information we collect for the following purposes:

  • To deliver and improve the content and functionality of the Website
  • To send you our newsletter and email communications (only with your consent)
  • To respond to your inquiries and communications
  • To analyze Website traffic and user behavior to improve our content and user experience
  • To display advertisements through our advertising partners
  • To detect, prevent, and address technical issues, fraud, or security concerns
  • To comply with legal obligations

Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

Under the GDPR, we process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:

  • Consent (Article 6(1)(a)) — for newsletter subscriptions, non-essential cookies, and personalized advertising. You may withdraw your consent at any time.
  • Legitimate interests (Article 6(1)(f)) — for Website analytics, security, and fraud prevention, where our interests do not override your fundamental rights and freedoms.
  • Legal obligation (Article 6(1)(c)) — where we are required to process data to comply with applicable laws.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help the Website function properly, improve your experience, and provide information to the Website owner and third parties.

Types of Cookies We Use

Strictly Necessary Cookies These cookies are essential for the Website to function and cannot be switched off. They are usually set in response to actions you take, such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in, or filling in forms. You can set your browser to block these cookies, but some parts of the Website may not function properly.

Analytics and Performance Cookies These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources to measure and improve the performance of our Website. They help us understand which pages are the most and least popular and how visitors navigate the site. We use Google Analytics for this purpose, which collects data in an anonymized form. Information collected includes pages visited, time spent on pages, and how you arrived at the Website.

Advertising Cookies These cookies are set by our advertising partners to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant advertisements on other websites. They work by uniquely identifying your browser and device. If you do not allow these cookies, you will experience less targeted advertising.

Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this Website or other websites. Google’s use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to you based on your visit to this Website and/or other sites on the Internet. You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings. You may also opt out of certain third-party vendor cookies for personalized advertising by visiting www.aboutads.info/choices or www.networkadvertising.org/choices.

Functionality Cookies These cookies enable the Website to provide enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your preferences or display settings.

Cookie Consent

In accordance with the GDPR and the ePrivacy Directive, we will request your consent before placing non-essential cookies on your device. You can manage your cookie preferences at any time through the cookie consent banner displayed on the Website or by adjusting your browser settings.

You can configure your browser to refuse all cookies, accept only first-party cookies, or notify you when a cookie is set. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of the Website.

How to Delete Cookies

You can delete cookies stored on your device through your browser settings. Instructions for major browsers:

  • Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data
  • Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
  • Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
  • Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and site data

Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services that may collect and process your personal data:

Google AdSense

We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on our Website. Google AdSense uses cookies and web beacons to serve ads based on your prior visits to this Website and other websites. Google may collect and process data including your IP address, browser information, and browsing activity to provide personalized advertising. For more information, see Google’s Privacy Policy and how Google uses data when you use our partner’s sites.

Ezoic

We may use Ezoic, an advertising technology platform, to optimize ad placement and Website performance. Ezoic may collect data including your IP address, browser type, device information, pages viewed, and interaction data. Ezoic uses this information to serve relevant advertisements and improve Website performance. Ezoic is committed to processing data lawfully in accordance with the GDPR. For more information, see Ezoic’s Privacy Policy.

Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to analyze Website traffic and user behavior. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect anonymous statistical data, including pages visited, time on site, traffic sources, and geographic location (at city or country level). IP addresses are anonymized. You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on. For more information, see Google’s Privacy Policy.

Email Marketing Services

We use MailerLite to manage our email newsletter. When you subscribe, your email address and any additional information you provide are stored on their servers. These services comply with the GDPR and provide tools for you to unsubscribe at any time. For more information, see MailerLite’s Privacy Policy].

Affiliate Partners

We participate in affiliate programs with various financial services and products. When you click an affiliate link on our Website, the affiliate partner may place cookies on your device to track referrals and attribute commissions. Each affiliate partner has its own privacy policy governing the collection and use of your data. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party website you visit through our affiliate links.

Social Media Platforms

Our Website may include social sharing buttons or links to our profiles on platforms such as LinkedIn, Twitter/X, and others. These platforms may collect data about your visit when you interact with these features. We do not control the data collection practices of these platforms. Please review their respective privacy policies.

Commenting System

If we enable comments on our Website, we may collect your name, email address, and website URL when you leave a comment. This information is used to display your comment and is stored for as long as the comment remains published. Your email address is never publicly displayed.

Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal data to third parties.

We may share your personal data with:

  • Advertising partners (Google, Ezoic, and other ad networks) — as described in the Third-Party Services section, for the purpose of serving advertisements
  • Analytics providers (Google Analytics) — to analyze Website usage patterns
  • Email service providers — to deliver newsletter and email communications
  • Hosting providers — our Website hosting provider processes data on our behalf to serve the Website
  • Legal authorities — when required by law, regulation, legal process, or governmental request

All third-party service providers are required to process your data in accordance with applicable data protection laws, including the GDPR where applicable.

International Data Transfers

Your personal data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside the European Economic Area (EEA), including the United States, where some of our third-party service providers are based. In such cases, we ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place, such as Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) approved by the European Commission, or we rely on adequacy decisions issued by the European Commission.

Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected:

  • Newsletter subscriber data — retained until you unsubscribe or request deletion
  • Analytics data — retained in accordance with Google Analytics’ data retention settings (default 14 months)
  • Comment data — retained for as long as the comment is published on the Website
  • Server logs — retained for up to 12 months for security purposes
  • Advertising data — retained by our advertising partners in accordance with their own privacy policies

Your Rights Under the GDPR

If you are located in the European Economic Area, the United Kingdom, or Switzerland, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

  • Right of access (Article 15) — you have the right to request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
  • Right to rectification (Article 16) — you have the right to request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal data
  • Right to erasure (Article 17) — you have the right to request deletion of your personal data under certain circumstances
  • Right to restriction of processing (Article 18) — you have the right to request that we restrict the processing of your personal data under certain circumstances
  • Right to data portability (Article 20) — you have the right to receive your personal data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format
  • Right to object (Article 21) — you have the right to object to processing based on legitimate interests or for direct marketing purposes
  • Right to withdraw consent — where processing is based on your consent, you may withdraw that consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of processing carried out before the withdrawal
  • Right to lodge a complaint — you have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority, in particular in the EU Member State of your habitual residence, place of work, or place of the alleged infringement. In Romania, the supervisory authority is the Autoritatea Națională de Supraveghere a Prelucrării Datelor cu Caracter Personal (ANSPDCP), contactable at anspdcp.ro

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [your email address]. We will respond to your request within 30 days of receipt.

Children’s Privacy

This Website is not directed at individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 16. If you are a parent or guardian and you are aware that your child has provided us with personal data, please contact us. If we become aware that we have collected personal data from a child under 16 without verification of parental consent, we will take steps to delete that information.

Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include SSL/TLS encryption for data in transit, secure hosting infrastructure, and access controls.

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your personal data, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

Links to Third-Party Websites

Our Website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any website you visit through links on our Website.

California Privacy Rights (CCPA/CPRA)

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), including the right to know what personal information we collect, the right to delete your personal information, the right to opt out of the sale of your personal information (we do not sell personal information), and the right to non-discrimination for exercising your rights. To exercise your California privacy rights, please contact us at [your email address].

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. Changes become effective immediately upon publication on the Website. The “Last updated” date at the top of this page indicates when the policy was most recently revised. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your data. Your continued use of the Website after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.