Ghosts in the Shell

Privacy Policy: Ghosts in the Shell

1. Introduction

At Ghosts in the Shell, we value your privacy as much as we value system security. This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you subscribe to our Substack.

2. Information We Collect

We collect minimal information to provide you with our content:

• Email Address: Provided by you when you subscribe to receive our updates.

• Payment Information: If you choose a paid subscription, your payment details (credit card number, billing address) are processed securely by Stripe via Substack. We do not see or store your full payment information.

• Usage Data: We may see basic analytics provided by Substack, such as open rates, link clicks, and whether you are a free or paid subscriber.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your data strictly to:

• Deliver the newsletter and project updates directly to your inbox.

• Manage your subscription and provide access to paid “Vault” content.

• Improve our content based on general engagement trends.

We will never sell, rent, or trade your email address or personal data to third parties.

4. Third-Party Services

Our newsletter is hosted on Substack. By subscribing, you acknowledge that your information will be transferred to Substack for processing in accordance with their Privacy Policy and Terms of Use. We use Stripe for payment processing; their privacy policy can be found here.

5. Cookies and Tracking

Substack uses cookies to keep you logged in and to track site performance. You can manage cookie settings through your web browser. We do not use any additional third-party tracking pixels (like Facebook or Google Ads) on this site.

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Unsubscribe: You can opt-out of our emails at any time by clicking the “Unsubscribe” link at the bottom of any email.

• Access/Delete: You can request to see what data we have or ask for its deletion by contacting us through the Substack platform.

7. Security

While we take reasonable steps to protect the information you provide, no transmission over the internet is 100% secure. As a security-focused publication, we encourage all subscribers to use unique passwords and enable two-factor authentication (2FA) on their Substack accounts.

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us via the message feature on the Ghosts in the Shell Substack.