Privacy Policy — Global Signal™

Last updated: [May 2, 2026]

Global Signal™ respects your privacy. This policy explains what information

we collect, how it is used, and the rights you have over your data.

1. Information We Collect

When you subscribe to Global Signal™ (free or paid), we collect:

- Your email address

- Basic subscription information (date subscribed, subscription tier, subscription status)

- Limited engagement data (such as whether emails are opened or links are clicked, where provided by our platform)

If you become a paid subscriber, payment information is collected and processed by Substack and Stripe. Global Signal™ does not see, store, or have access to your full payment details.

2. How We Use Your Information

Your information is used solely to:

- Deliver newsletter content and subscription-related communications

- Process and manage subscriptions

- Improve content quality and delivery

- Comply with legal obligations

We do not use your information for unrelated advertising, profiling, or resale.

3. Third-Party Services

Global Signal™ operates through Substack, which may collect and process data in accordance with its own privacy policy. Payment processing is handled by Stripe. By subscribing, you acknowledge that your data is handled by these service providers under their respective terms.

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with unrelated third parties.

4. Cookies and Tracking

Substack and its service providers may use cookies or similar technologies to operate and improve the platform. These are governed by Substack’s privacy practices. Global Signal™l does not deploy independent tracking or analytics beyond what the platform provides.

5. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:

- Access the personal information we hold about you

- Request correction or deletion of your information

- Opt out of marketing or promotional communications

- Unsubscribe at any time using the link in every email

- Request that your data not be sold or shared (we do not sell or share data, but the right is preserved)

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at [your contact email].

6. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as your subscription is active and for a reasonable period after cancellation, in order to comply with legal, accounting, or reporting obligations. You may request deletion at any time, subject to applicable legal retention requirements.

7. Security

Reasonable measures are taken to protect your information through the secure platforms used for delivery and payment processing. No method of transmission over the internet is fully secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Children’s Privacy

Global Signal™ is not intended for, and does not knowingly collect information from, individuals under the age of 16. If you believe a minor has provided us with personal information, please contact us so it can be removed.

9. International Subscribers

If you subscribe from outside the United States, you acknowledge that your information may be transferred to and processed in the United States, where data protection laws may differ from those in your jurisdiction.

10. Updates to This Policy

This policy may be updated periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. The “Last updated” date above will be revised whenever changes are made. Continued use of the service after updates are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

11. Contact

Questions or requests regarding this privacy policy can be directed to [your contact email].

— Global Signal™