You agree to the privacy policy below, and the Privacy Policy for Substack, the technology provider.
PRIVACY POLICY
Effective Date: October 27, 2025
1. Overview
This Privacy Policy explains how The Bright Line Standard™ collects, uses, and protects your information when you visit or subscribe to the Publication hosted on Substack.
2. Information We Collect
We collect only the information you choose to share through Substack:
Email address (when subscribing or contacting us)
Name or display name (if provided voluntarily)
Engagement data such as open rates or comment activity (as provided by Substack analytics)
All personal data is managed and stored by Substack under its Privacy Policy.
3. How We Use Information
We use information to:
Send essays, updates, and related content you subscribe to.
Improve writing and engagement based on anonymized analytics.
Respond to inquiries or manage community discussions.
We do not sell, rent, or share subscriber data with third parties.
4. Cookies and Analytics
Substack uses cookies and analytics to operate and improve the Site. We do not independently deploy or track cookies outside Substack’s infrastructure.
5. Your Rights
You may unsubscribe or update preferences at any time via Substack’s “Manage Subscription” link. To request data deletion, contact Substack directly or email us for assistance.
6. Data Security
We take reasonable measures to safeguard data but cannot guarantee absolute security of internet transmissions.
7. Children’s Privacy
This Publication is intended for adults 18 years or older. We do not knowingly collect data from minors.
8. Updates
We may update this Policy periodically. The revised date will appear at the top of this page.
9. Contact
For privacy inquiries, contact:
Good Works Legal, Inc. d/b/a Good Works Legal Solutions
Email: info@goodworkslegal.com
Website: www.goodworkslegal.com

