The Safety to Speak™

Effective Date: 12/2025

This Privacy Policy explains how The Safety to Speak™ Substack (the Publication) collects, uses, and protects your personal information. By subscribing or using this Publication, you consent to the data practices described below.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following information:

• Contact Information: name, email address, and subscription details when you sign up or comment.

• Payment Information: processed securely by Substack and not stored or accessed by us directly.

• Usage Data: general analytics on how readers engage with content (e.g., open rates, reads, and likes).

• Voluntarily Shared Information – personal stories, messages, or reflections shared via email, direct message, private community spaces, or submission forms

2. How We Use Information

We use your information to:

• Send newsletters and updates to which you’ve subscribed

• Provide paid content access when applicable

• Maintain community safety and prevent abuse

• Improve content quality and engagement metrics

We do not sell or rent your information to third parties.

Respect for Confidentiality

We hold sacred the trust placed in this corner of the internet. Any messages, emails, or content shared privately sharing personal information—whether through direct email, DM, comment replies, or within community channels: are treated as confidential unless otherwise agreed upon.
While these shared reflections may inform public content (e.g., themes explored in essays, Lecture Hall prompts, or anonymized case examples), we commit to preserving your anonymity and protecting identifying details at all times.

3. Data Storage and Security

Substack manages hosting and data storage for this Publication.
While we implement reasonable safeguards, no electronic storage system can guarantee absolute security.
By using this Publication, you acknowledge and accept this inherent risk.

4. Communications and Opt-Out

You may unsubscribe or update your email preferences at any time via the links provided in each email or within your Substack account.
Paid subscribers may lose access to gated content upon cancellation.

5. Comments and Public Interaction

Any information you voluntarily disclose in comments or replies may be visible to other readers. Please use discretion when sharing personal information in public spaces.

6. Minors

This Publication is intended for adults 18 years and older.
We do not knowingly collect or maintain data from individuals under 18.
If you believe a minor has subscribed, please contact us for removal.

7. Updates to This Policy

This Privacy Policy may be revised periodically to reflect changes in law or operational practices. The updated version will be posted with a revised effective date.

8. Contact

For questions or privacy-related concerns, contact:
info@thesafetytospeak.com