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Privacy Policy for The Practical Architect
The Practical Architect respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and disclose information when you interact with this publication.
1. Information We Collect
We collect the following types of information when you subscribe or interact with The Practical Architect:
Personal Information: When you subscribe, we collect personal information such as your name and email address.
Payment Information: For paid subscriptions, Substack processes payment information through secure third-party payment processors. The Practical Architect does not store your payment information.
Usage Data: We may collect data on how you access and use our publication, such as pages visited, interactions with posts, and subscription activity.
2. How We Use Your Information
Your information is used for the following purposes:
To Provide Services: We use your information to manage subscriptions, send updates, and deliver content.
To Communicate with You: We may send you emails about new posts, special offers, or subscriber-only events. You can opt out of promotional emails at any time.
To Improve Our Content: Usage data helps us understand how readers interact with The Practical Architect so we can improve and tailor content.
3. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to others. We may share your information with third parties only in the following circumstances:
Service Providers: We use third-party services, such as Substack, for email delivery, subscription management, and analytics. These providers are required to handle your information securely.
Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities.
4. Data Security
We take data security seriously and implement appropriate security measures to protect your information. However, please remember that no method of online transmission or storage is completely secure.
5. Your Rights and Choices
Access and Update: You have the right to access and update your personal information. Please contact us if you need assistance.
Opt-Out: You may unsubscribe from The Practical Architect at any time via the unsubscribe link in emails.
Cookies and Tracking: Substack may use cookies or similar tracking technologies to analyze interactions. You can manage cookie preferences in your browser settings.
6. Data Retention
We retain your information as long as needed to provide services, fulfill legal obligations, or resolve disputes. If you cancel your subscription, we may retain certain information for compliance or legal reasons.
7. Children’s Privacy
The Practical Architect is not intended for children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
8. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. You will be notified of significant changes through email or by an update on this page.
9. Contact Us
For questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us.