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Privacy Policy for Wizzan Temple
Last Updated: September 21, 2025
Welcome to Wizzan Temple. This Privacy Policy outlines how Zzenn Loren ("I," "me," or "the Author") collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you subscribe to and interact with the Wizzan Temple publication (the "Publication").
Your privacy is a sacred trust, and I am committed to protecting it. By using the Publication, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
1. A Note on Substack
Wizzan Temple is published using Substack, Inc. ("Substack"). Substack is the technology platform that hosts the Publication and manages subscriptions. As such, Substack is a key data processor.
When you subscribe, you are creating an account with Substack and providing your information to them as well as to me.
This Privacy Policy describes my specific practices as the Author. For a full understanding of how your data is handled on the platform level, you must also review Substack's Privacy Policy.
2. Information I Collect
I only have access to the information that Substack makes available to me as a publisher. This includes:
Information You Provide Directly:
Email Address: When you subscribe to Wizzan Temple (either as a free or paid subscriber), you provide your email address. This is essential for me to deliver the newsletter to you.
Name/Profile Information: Any name or information you choose to associate with your Substack profile.
Payment Information: For paid subscribers, your payment information (like credit card details) is collected and processed securely by Substack's payment processor, Stripe. I do not have access to your full credit card number. I can only see information such as your subscription status, payment history, and the last four digits of your card.
Communications: If you email me directly, I will have a record of our correspondence.
Information Collected Automatically:
Engagement Data: I have access to analytics provided by Substack, such as email open rates, click-through rates on links, and general subscriber growth data. This helps me understand what content is most valuable to readers and improve the Publication.
3. How I Use Your Information
I use the information I collect for the following purposes:
To send you the Wizzan Temple newsletter and other related content.
To manage your free or paid subscription.
To communicate with you, respond to your inquiries, and provide support.
To analyze engagement with the Publication to improve its content and offerings.
To comply with legal obligations.
I will never sell, trade, or rent your personal information to any third parties.
4. Data Sharing and Disclosure
I only share your information in very limited circumstances:
With Service Providers: As mentioned, your data is shared with Substack (our publishing platform) and Stripe (our payment processor) as necessary to provide the service.
For Legal Reasons: I may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., a court or a government agency).
5. Your Data Rights and Choices
You have control over your personal information.
Update Your Information: You can access and update your account information at any time by logging into your Substack account.
Unsubscribe: You can unsubscribe from the Wizzan Temple newsletter at any time by clicking the "unsubscribe" link at the bottom of any email you receive from me. This will cease all future email communications.
Delete Your Data: By deleting your Substack account, you can remove your data from the platform. Please refer to Substack’s policies for the specifics of this process.
For residents of certain jurisdictions (e.g., the EEA, UK, California), you may have additional rights regarding your personal data. Please direct these requests to Substack or contact me for information I may hold.
6. Data Security
I rely on Substack's robust platform security to protect your information. While we both take reasonable measures to protect your data, please remember that no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure.
7. Children's Privacy
Wizzan Temple is intended for a general audience and is not directed at children under the age of 13 (or a higher age threshold where applicable by law). I do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
8. Changes to This Privacy Policy
I may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. I will notify you of any significant changes by posting the new policy on this page and/or by sending an announcement through the newsletter. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.
9. Contact Me
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact me at: wizzantemple@gmail.com