Effective date: November 1, 2026

This privacy policy explains what information McDonald's Journey collects, how it is used, and the choices you have. McDonald's Journey is an independent blog and is not affiliated with McDonald's Corporation.

Information I collect

Information you give me

  • Newsletter and member sign-up: If you subscribe or create a free account, I collect your email address. It is used to send you new articles and updates, and to let you sign in.
  • Messages: If you email me, I receive your email address and anything you include in your message, and I use them only to reply.

Information collected automatically

  • Ghost (the platform this site runs on): Ghost records basic, aggregated visit information, such as which pages are viewed, to help me understand which articles are useful. For newsletter subscribers, Ghost also records whether an email was opened, which links were clicked, and how you found the site when you signed up.
  • Google Analytics: Google Analytics collects information such as your browser type, device, approximate location, pages visited, and time spent on the site. It uses cookies to do this.
  • Microsoft Clarity: Microsoft Clarity records how visitors interact with pages, such as clicks, scrolling, and mouse movement, through session recordings and heatmaps. It uses cookies and similar technologies. I use this information only to improve the site's layout and readability. Clarity is designed to mask text you type into forms.

How I use information

  • To send the newsletter and manage your subscription.
  • To reply to your messages.
  • To understand which articles are helpful and improve the site.
  • To keep the site secure and working properly.

I do not sell your personal information, and I do not use it for advertising.

Service providers

To run the site, information is processed by these providers, each under its own privacy policy:

These providers may store or process information in countries other than the one where you live, including the United States.

Cookies

This site uses cookies in two ways:

  • Essential cookies from Ghost keep you signed in if you have an account.
  • Analytics cookies from Google Analytics and Microsoft Clarity help me understand how the site is used.

You can block or delete cookies in your browser settings. Blocking analytics cookies does not stop you from reading the site, but blocking all cookies may prevent you from signing in.

How long information is kept

  • Your email address is kept while you are subscribed. If you unsubscribe or ask me to delete your account, it is removed from the active list.
  • Analytics information is kept according to Google's and Microsoft's retention settings.
  • Emails you send me are kept only as long as needed to respond.

Your rights and choices

You can:

  • Unsubscribe at any time using the link at the bottom of every email.
  • Access or correct the personal information I hold about you.
  • Ask me to delete your information or close your account.
  • Withdraw your consent to the use of your information.

To make a request, email [email protected]. I will respond within 30 days.

Who is responsible for your information

The site owner, Abdel, is responsible for protecting personal information collected through McDonald's Journey. Contact: [email protected]

Security

I take reasonable steps to protect your information, and the site uses a secure (HTTPS) connection. No website can guarantee complete security, however.

Age

McDonald's Journey is not intended for children under 13, and I do not knowingly collect personal information from them. If you are under the age required to agree to data collection where you live, please ask a parent or guardian before signing up. If you believe a child has signed up without permission, contact me and I will delete their information.

Changes to this policy

I may update this policy when the site or its tools change. The effective date at the top shows when it was last updated.

Contact

Questions about this policy? Email [email protected].