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Privacy Policy for Mind and Medium Substack Essays
Effective Date: [Insert Date]
At Mind and Medium, the privacy of our subscribers and visitors is of utmost importance. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you engage with our Substack essays and related services.
1. Information We Collect
We collect the following types of information:
Personal Information: When you subscribe to Mind and Medium, we may collect your name, email address, and payment details for paid subscriptions.
Usage Data: Information about how you interact with the platform, such as pages visited, time spent, and links clicked, may be collected to improve your experience.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies: Cookies may be used to enhance functionality, track usage patterns, and deliver personalized content.
2. How We Use Your Information
Your information is used for the following purposes:
To manage your subscription and provide access to essays and exclusive content.
To communicate with you regarding updates, newsletters, and promotional offers.
To analyze usage trends and improve the content and functionality of Mind and Medium.
To comply with legal obligations or resolve disputes, if necessary.
3. Sharing of Information
We value your privacy and do not sell or share your personal information with third parties, except in the following cases:
Service Providers: Trusted third parties who assist in payment processing, email delivery, or analytics may have access to your information, but only to perform their services.
Legal Compliance: We may disclose information if required by law or to protect our rights and the safety of our users.
4. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. However, no system is entirely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
5. Your Rights
You have the following rights regarding your personal information:
Access and Correction: Request access to the information we hold about you and request corrections if needed.
Deletion: Request the deletion of your personal information, subject to legal or contractual obligations.
Unsubscribe: Opt-out of newsletters or promotional emails by using the unsubscribe link provided.
6. Third-Party Links
Mind and Medium may include links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third-party sites. Please review their privacy policies separately.
7. Children’s Privacy
Mind and Medium is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Subscribers will be notified of significant changes via email or a notice on the platform. The revised policy will be effective immediately upon posting.
9. Contact Information
For questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact:
Dr. Brian Ragsdale
drbrianragsdale@gmail.com
www.drbrianragsdale.com
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