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Privacy Policy
Fess Up Blog
Effective Date: April 1, 2026
Fess Up Blog (“Fess Up,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how information may be collected, used, and shared when you visit or interact with fessupblog.substack.com hosted through Substack.
By using this site, subscribing, commenting, or interacting with the publication, you agree to this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
Information may be collected when you:
Subscribe to the publication
Leave comments
Send messages or emails
Purchase a paid subscription or make a voluntary contribution
Interact with posts or emails
This information may include:
Name or display name
Email address
Payment-related information processed by third-party providers
IP address and device/browser information
Comments, messages, or other voluntarily submitted content
Payment information is processed securely through third-party payment processors and is not directly stored by Fess Up Blog.
2. How Information Is Used
Information may be used to:
Deliver blog posts and newsletters
Respond to messages or comments
Improve the publication and reader experience
Process subscriptions and payments
Moderate discussions and maintain community standards
Comply with legal obligations
We do not sell your personal information to third parties.
3. Email Communications
By subscribing to Fess Up Blog, you consent to receive:
New posts
Newsletter emails
Publication updates
Occasional announcements related to the blog
You may unsubscribe at any time using the unsubscribe link included in emails.
4. Comments & Public Content
Comments and interactions on the blog may be publicly visible. Please avoid sharing sensitive or confidential personal information in comments or public discussions.
We reserve the right to moderate, edit, or remove comments that violate our policies or community standards.
5. Cookies & Analytics
Substack and related third-party services may use cookies, analytics tools, and similar technologies to:
Understand site traffic and engagement
Improve functionality and performance
Personalize user experiences
You can control cookies through your browser settings.
For more information, please review:
6. Third-Party Services
Fess Up Blog operates through Substack and may rely on third-party providers for:
Payment processing
Analytics
Email delivery
Platform functionality
These third parties maintain their own privacy policies and terms.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party services or websites linked from the publication.
7. Data Security
Reasonable efforts are made to protect user information, but no internet transmission or electronic storage method can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
By using the site, you acknowledge and accept these inherent risks.
8. Children’s Privacy
Fess Up Blog is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
If you believe a child has provided personal information through the site, please contact us so the information can be removed.
9. Your Rights
Depending on your location and applicable laws, you may have rights regarding your personal information, including:
Accessing your information
Requesting corrections
Requesting deletion
Withdrawing consent to communications
Requests may be directed through Substack account settings or publication contact methods.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically. Changes become effective once posted on the site.
Continued use of the publication after updates constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
11. Contact
Questions regarding this Privacy Policy may be directed through Substack messaging or the contact information provided on the publication.
Last updated: May 9, 2026