Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 7 March 2026

This Privacy Policy explains how the Early American collects, uses, and protects your information when you access or subscribe to our Substack site.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information in the following ways:

a. Information You Provide Directly

When you subscribe, comment, or contact us, you may provide:

• Your name (if provided)

• Email address

• Payment information (processed by Substack, not stored by us)

• Any information you voluntarily include in messages or comments

b. Information Collected Automatically

Through Substack and related services, we may receive:

• IP address and general location data

• Device and browser information

• Pages viewed, reading activity, and interaction with emails

• Referral sources (e.g., links that brought you to the site)

We do not independently collect sensitive personal data such as government IDs or precise location data.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use information to:

• Deliver newsletters and subscriber content

• Manage subscriptions and access

• Communicate with readers (including updates and announcements)

• Improve the quality, relevance, and reach of the Publication

• Maintain the safety and integrity of the site and community

We do not sell your personal information.

3. AI Training and Site Identification

AI‑assisted tools and training are enabled in connection with this Publication.

This means:

• Certain content and metadata associated with the Publication may be used by Substack or its service providers to help identify, classify, recommend, or improve the site.

• This may include aggregated or contextual information such as publication topics, structure, and engagement patterns.

• AI training is used to improve discovery, moderation, accessibility, and platform functionality.

We do not knowingly submit private subscriber payment information or private correspondence for independent AI model training outside Substack’s platform controls.

4. Email Communications

By subscribing, you consent to receive emails from the Publication. These may include:

• Regular newsletter posts

• Subscriber‑only content

• Occasional announcements or administrative messages

You may unsubscribe at any time using the link included in every email.

5. Payments and Third‑Party Processing

All payments are processed by Substack and its payment providers. We do not store your full payment details.

Your payment information is governed by Substack’s privacy and security practices.

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Substack may use cookies, pixels, or similar technologies to:

• Authenticate users

• Measure performance and engagement

• Improve delivery and reliability

We do not personally manage or deploy third‑party advertising cookies.

7. Sharing of Information

We may share information only:

• As required by law

• To protect the rights, safety, or integrity of the Publication

• Through Substack’s platform operations and service providers

We do not share personal data for advertising or data brokerage purposes.

8. Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to:

• Operate the Publication

• Meet legal or tax obligations

• Resolve disputes or enforce policies

You may request deletion of your personal information, subject to Substack’s systems and legal requirements.

9. Your Rights

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

• Access your personal data

• Request correction or deletion

• Withdraw consent to communications

Requests can be made through your Substack account or by contacting us directly.

10. Children’s Privacy

The Publication is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Material changes will be communicated through the Publication or by email. Continued use of the site after changes take effect constitutes acceptance.

12. Contact

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact: lawstn.substack.com