If you have any questions, concerns, or data requests, please reach out to:
Email: shywestern@substack.com

1. What We Collect

• Contact information: your name and email address when you subscribe.

• Payment info: securely handled by Stripe (we do not store credit-card numbers).

• Usage data: anonymised analytics (opens, clicks, reads) via Substack’s built-in tools.

• Optional extras: any mailing address you share for postcard drops.

2. How We Use It

• Deliver the newsletter: send free & paid issues to your inbox.

• Community features: enable commenting, Q&As, and polls.

• Postcard mail-outs: only to paid subscribers who opt in.

• Improve your experience: understand what topics you engage with most.

3. How We Share It

• Never sold or rented to advertisers, third-party marketers, or other outside parties.

• Substack platform: we rely on Substack’s infrastructure (they may process data on our behalf).

• Service providers: only as needed (e.g. printing partner for postcards), under strict confidentiality.

• Legal compliance: if required by law or to protect rights (e.g. court order).

4. Cookies & Tracking

• Substack uses cookies and similar tech to power subscriptions, login sessions, and basic analytics.

• You can opt out of non-essential cookies via your browser settings.

5. Data Retention & Security

• Retention: we keep your subscription data for as long as you’re active; you may cancel at any time.

• Security: we follow industry best practices (SSL/TLS, encrypted storage) but cannot guarantee 100% security.

6. Your Choices

• Unsubscribe: click “Unsubscribe” on any email to stop all communications immediately.

• Commenting profile: you may edit or delete your public profile/comment at any time.

• Data requests: email shywestern@substack.com to access, correct, or delete your personal data.

7. Children

• This service is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from minors.

8. Changes to This Policy

• We may update this policy occasionally—changes will be posted here, and we’ll notify you by email.

9. Contact

If you have any questions, concerns, or data requests, please reach out to:
Email: shywestern@substack.com