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Last updated: 03/03/2026 1:59pm
This privacy policy describes how The Permission, published by Sarah Jo Spell (aka Sarah Jo Prichard), handles information in connection with this Substack publication.
INFORMATION COLLECTED
This publication is hosted on Substack. Substack collects and processes subscriber information — including email addresses, payment information, and usage data — in accordance with
Substack’s own privacy policy, available at substack.com/privacy.
I do not independently collect, store, or process personal data beyond what Substack makes available to publishers in the ordinary course of operating a publication.
Information you share directly — through comments, replies to emails, or direct contact — is received and retained only for the purpose of responding to you and improving the publication.
HOW INFORMATION IS USED
Subscriber information is used solely to deliver the publication, communicate with subscribers, and process subscriptions. I do not sell, rent, or share subscriber information with third parties. I do not use subscriber information for advertising purposes.
EMAIL COMMUNICATIONS
By subscribing, you consent to receive email communications from The Permission through Substack. You may manage your email preferences or unsubscribe at any time through the link provided in every email.
COOKIES AND TRACKING
Substack uses cookies and similar tracking technologies in accordance with their privacy policy. I do not independently deploy tracking technologies beyond those used by Substack’s platform.
CHILDREN’S PRIVACY
This publication is intended for adults. I do not knowingly collect information from anyone under the age of 18.
CHANGES TO THIS POLICY
This policy may be updated periodically. Continued use of the publication after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
CONTACT
Questions regarding this privacy policy may be directed to sarahjoprichard@substack.com.