Privacy Policy
Privacy Policy for The Augmented Manager
Last Update: 31. October 2024.
Introduction
At The Augmented Manager (“we,” “us,” or “our”), your privacy is of utmost importance. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data in accordance with the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
Data Controller: The Augmented Manager
Contact Email: contact@the-augmented-manager.com
1. What Personal Data We Collect
We collect only the minimum amount of personal data needed to provide our newsletter and improve your experience.
Contact Information: Your email address when you subscribe.
Payment Information: If you subscribe to our paid content, our payment processor, Stripe, will collect and process your payment information, such as credit card details, billing address, and any other relevant financial data. We do not store or have direct access to your payment information; this is securely managed by Stripe in accordance with their privacy policy.
Usage Data: Information on how you interact with our emails and website, such as IP address, browser type, and access times, which Substack, Inc. (our platform provider) may collect.
Additional Information: Any data you voluntarily share with us when contacting us via email.
2. Purpose and Legal Basis for Processing Data
We use your data in compliance with GDPR principles and based on the following legal bases:
Performance of a Contract: To deliver our newsletter to subscribers.
Consent: For any promotional messages or updates that are not part of the core newsletter content. You may withdraw consent at any time.
Legitimate Interests: To analyze readership trends and improve our services, provided that these do not override your fundamental rights and freedoms.
3. Data Sharing and Transfers
We do not sell or rent your personal data. Data is shared only under strict conditions:
With Substack: Our newsletter platform provider, which processes data to deliver the newsletter.
Legal Obligations: If required by law, regulatory request, or court order.
Service Providers: Trusted third-party service providers that adhere to GDPR and are bound by data processing agreements.
4. International Data Transfers
As Substack may operate outside of the EU, data may be transferred to the United States. Substack follows adequate safeguards to ensure international privacy standards incl. GDPR compliance, including Standard Contractual Clauses. We will notify you of any significant changes to international transfer arrangements.
5. Data Security
We employ industry-standard security measures to protect your data. While no system is entirely secure, we are committed to maintaining robust measures to protect your personal data and regularly review our security practices.
6. Your Rights
Under GDPR, you have the following rights:
Access: Request a copy of your personal data we hold.
Correction: Correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data, subject to legal obligations.
Restriction: Limit the processing of your data in certain situations.
Portability: Receive your data in a structured, commonly used format.
Objection: Object to processing based on legitimate interests.
Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent for optional communications at any time.
To exercise these rights, please email us at contact@the-augmented-manager.com. We will respond to requests within 30 days.
7. Data Retention
We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law. You can unsubscribe anytime to stop receiving communications and request that your data be deleted.
8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our platform may use cookies and similar tracking technologies. For more information, see Substack’s cookie policy.
9. Policy Changes
We may update this Privacy Policy as necessary to stay compliant with legal requirements. Any substantial changes will be communicated through email or newsletter updates. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.
10. Contact Us
For further questions or to exercise your data rights, please reach out to us at:
The Augmented Manager
Email: contact@the-augmented-manager.com