Beyond Your Mirror

Beyond Your Mirror – Privacy Policy

At Beyond Your Mirror, your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you subscribe to our newsletter, engage with paid content, and interact with our platform.

By subscribing to and using Beyond Your Mirror ("the Service"), you agree to the collection and use of your information in accordance with this policy.

1. Information We Collect

Certain personal information from you is collected by Substack when you interact with Beyond Your Mirror:

• Personal Data:
  When you subscribe, whether to the free or paid version, we collect your name, email address, and payment information (for paid subscribers). We may also collect additional information you voluntarily provide, such as when participating in surveys or submitting comments.

• Payment Information:
  For paid subscribers, payment information is processed securely by Substack’s chosen vendor, Stripe. We do not store your payment details on our servers. Substack handles all transactions.

• Usage Data:
  We may collect information about how you access and use the Service, such as which emails you open, which links you click, and how long you engage with certain content. This helps us improve the content and experience for our readers.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information for the following purposes:

• To Deliver the Service:
  Your name and email address are used to send you the newsletter and provide access to paid content.

• To Process Payments:
  For paid subscribers, your payment information is used to securely process subscription fees.

• To Improve the Service:
  We analyze usage data to understand how readers engage with our content, enabling us to improve the quality and relevance of the material we offer.

• To Communicate with You:
  We may use your email address to send important updates about the Service, notify you of changes to the terms, or respond to inquiries and feedback.

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to monitor user activity and improve user experience on the platform. These technologies may track:

• Which pages you visit

• How you interact with email content

• Your preferences for future visits

Cookies help us optimize the experience for you but are optional. You can choose to disable cookies through your browser settings.

4. Sharing of Information

We respect your privacy and will never sell or share your personal information with third parties, except in the following situations:

• Service Providers:
  We may share your information with trusted service providers (such as email delivery or payment processing platforms) to help us operate the Service. These providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it only for the purposes specified.

• Legal Requirements:
  We may disclose your personal information if required to do so by law or in response to valid legal requests.

5. Data Security

See Substack’s Privacy Policy here.

6. Your Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access and Update:
  You can access and update your personal information through your account settings. If you need assistance, please contact us at beyondyourmirror@substack.com.

• Unsubscribe:
  You can opt out of receiving our emails at any time by clicking the "unsubscribe" link at the bottom of any email.

• Data Deletion:
  This follows the rules of Substack’s Privacy Policies, but we will also delete your information from our publication when requested.

7. Third-Party Links

Our Service may include links to third-party websites or services. Please be aware that once you leave Beyond Your Mirror, this Privacy Policy no longer applies, and we encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

8. Children's Privacy

Beyond Your Mirror is not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected such information, we will take immediate steps to delete it.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. If any changes are made, we will notify subscribers via email and update the "Effective Date" at the top of this page. Continued use of the Service after these changes means you accept the updated policy.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests related to your privacy, please reach out to us at beyondyourmirror@substack.com. We take your privacy seriously and are committed to resolving any concerns.

Thank you for being part of the Beyond Your Mirror community!

Find Substack’s Privacy Policy here.