Privacy Policy

Last Updated: November 2026

1. Overview

We respect your privacy and are committed to safeguarding the limited personal details you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains our practices regarding data collection, usage, and protection in compliance with the California Online Privacy Protection Act (CalOPPA).

2. Information We Collect

Because this website does not process retail transactions, digital commerce checkouts, or credit card payments, our data collection is strictly minimal:

Voluntary Newsletter Subscription: When you enter your name or email address into our embedded Substack form to subscribe to our publication, that information is collected and managed by Substack to deliver newsletter editions to your inbox.
Voluntary Discovery Call Scheduling: When you choose to book a complimentary 30-minute discovery consultation, you are routed directly to Practice Better, our HIPAA-compliant client management portal. Practice Better collects the necessary contact and scheduling details to coordinate your call.
Automated Technical Data: Our web hosting provider and standard analytics tools may log non-identifying technical data, such as your browser type, device operating system, general geographic location, referring webpage, and time spent on our site, to optimize performance and loading speeds.

3. How Your Information Is Used

Personal information gathered through this website is used solely to:

Deliver requested newsletter publications, editorial essays, and platform updates.
Facilitate and confirm requested discovery consultations.
Maintain the technical reliability and reader experience of the website.
We do not sell, rent, trade, or distribute your email address or personal contact information to third parties for commercial marketing.

4. Third-Party Service Providers
We partner with established third-party services that maintain their own strict security and privacy standards:
Substack: Powers our email delivery and subscriber database in accordance with Substack’s Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.

Practice Better: Manages client intake, scheduling, and encrypted messaging in compliance with applicable healthcare privacy standards, including HIPAA.
Website Hosting: Provides server infrastructure and security management.

5. Cookies & “Do Not Track” Signals

Cookies: This website may use essential cookies to maintain page loading and navigation performance. You can set your web browser to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are placed; doing so will not restrict your access to content on this site.
Do Not Track (DNT) Notice: As required by California law (CalOPPA), please note that this website does not currently alter its data collection practices in response to automated browser “Do Not Track” signals.

6. Your Choices & Data Inquiries

Unsubscribing: You can opt out of newsletter emails at any time by clicking the “Unsubscribe” link located at the bottom of any Substack publication.
Data Inquiries: If you have questions regarding this policy or wish to review, update, or request the deletion of any personal information, please submit your request using the Contact link located in our website footer.

7. Policy Revisions

We reserve the right to revise this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect technological changes or regulatory updates. Any modifications will be posted directly to this page with an updated effective date.