Effective Date: April 15, 2026

1. Information We Collect

When you subscribe or interact with this Substack, the following information may be collected:

• Email address (required for subscription)

• Name (if provided)

• Subscription preferences and engagement data (such as opens, clicks, and reads)

• Any information you voluntarily share through comments or direct communication

2. How Your Information Is Used

Your information is used to:

• Deliver newsletters and content updates

• Manage subscriptions (free or paid)

• Improve content based on engagement insights

• Communicate important updates related to this publication

Your information is never sold.

3. Third-Party Services

This publication is hosted on Substack, which may collect and process data in accordance with its own privacy policy. Payment processing (if applicable) is handled through Substack’s integrated systems or approved third-party providers.

We do not control how these third-party services operate and encourage you to review their privacy terms.

4. Data Sharing

Your personal information is not shared, sold, or rented to third parties for marketing purposes.

Limited data may be shared only when required for:

• Email delivery services (Substack platform functionality)

• Legal compliance or protection of rights

5. Cookies & Tracking

Substack may use cookies or similar technologies to understand reader engagement and improve platform performance. This may include analytics such as open rates and click activity.

You can adjust cookie settings in your browser if desired.

6. Your Rights

You may:

• Unsubscribe at any time using the link provided in emails

• Request access or deletion of your data where applicable

• Contact us with any privacy concerns

7. Data Retention

Your information is retained as long as you remain subscribed or as required for operational or legal purposes. You may unsubscribe at any time to stop receiving communications.

8. Security

Reasonable measures are taken to protect your information, but no system is completely secure. By subscribing, you acknowledge this inherent risk.

9. Updates to This Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated occasionally. Continued use of this publication after updates constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

10. Contact

For privacy-related questions, contact:

kedashea@substack.com