Privacy Policy – Bestie and the Bookish

Effective Date: 9/1/2025

Your privacy matters to me. This policy explains what information I collect and how it’s used.

1. Information I Collect

• Email & Name: When you subscribe, I collect your email and (if provided) your name.

• Payment Info: If you become a Paid Bestie, payments are handled securely by Substack/Stripe. I don’t store or have access to your full payment details.

• Interactions: I may collect analytics on open rates, clicks, and responses to improve my content.

2. How I Use Your Information

• To send you newsletters, updates, and community content.

• To personalize your experience and provide exclusive content to Paid Besties.

• To improve my content, events, and community experience.

3. Sharing Your Information

• I will never sell your information.

• Your info may be shared with service providers (like Substack, Stripe, or email tools) who help me run this newsletter.

4. Cookies & Analytics

• Substack may use cookies and analytics to improve platform performance and give me insights into readership.

5. Your Rights

• You can unsubscribe anytime by clicking the “unsubscribe” link in emails.

• You can request to have your data deleted or updated by contacting me at helpbestieandthebookish@gmail.com.

6. Updates

• This Privacy Policy may be updated occasionally. I’ll notify subscribers if there are major changes.