privacy policy for the alt. account

effective date: 05 june 2026

welcome to the alt. account (the “newsletter,” “publication,” “column”, “taa”, “we,” “us,” or “our”). is committed to protecting your privacy. this policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have.

1. information we collect

• email address: when you subscribe, we collect your email address via substack, our newsletter platform.

• optional information: if you choose to comment on posts or interact with us directly (e.g., via email), we may receive your name, username, or any other information you voluntarily provide.

• automated data: like most websites, substack may collect standard usage data (e.g., ip address, browser type, referral links). this is handled according to substack’s own privacy policy.

2. how we use your information

we use your information for the following purposes:

• to send you the newsletter and any related updates.

• to respond to your inquiries or comments.

• to improve our content and understand reader engagement (using aggregated, anonymized data).

• to comply with legal obligations.

we do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties.

3. third-party services (substack)

our column is hosted on substack. substack collects and processes certain personal data on our behalf. you can read substack’s privacy policy here. we are not responsible for substack’s own data practices, but we choose substack because we trust their commitment to privacy.

4. comments and public information

when you leave a comment on our posts, your username and comment are visible to other readers. please do not share any private information in public comments that you are not comfortable making public.

5. data retention

we will retain your email address for as long as you remain subscribed. if you unsubscribe, we will remove your email from our active list, but some records may be retained for legal or administrative purposes (e.g., to honor opt-out requests).

6. your rights

depending on your location (e.g., if you are in the european economic area or california), you may have the right to:

• access the personal data we hold about you.

• request correction or deletion of your data.

• object to or restrict certain processing.

• withdraw consent at any time (where consent is the legal basis).

to exercise these rights, contact us at: taacolumn@gmail.com.

7. children’s privacy

the column is not directed to individuals under sixteen. we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under sixteen. if you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can delete it.

8. changes to this policy

we may update this privacy policy from time to time. any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. your continued use of the publication after changes means you accept the updated policy.

9. contact us

if you have any questions about this privacy policy or our data practices, please contact us at: taacolumn@gmail.com.

by subscribing to or engaging with the alt. account, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this privacy policy.