Privacy Policy

Last Updated: March 2, 2026

Welcome to Italian Pocket Tales. Your privacy is important to me. This policy explains how information is collected, used, and protected when you subscribe to or visit this publication.

1. Information Collected via Substack

Italian Pocket Tales is hosted on the Substack platform. When you subscribe, Substack collects:

• Contact Information: Your email address (provided by you upon subscription).

• Payment Information: If you choose a paid subscription, payment processing is handled securely by Stripe; I do not see or store your credit card details.

• Engagement Data: Information on whether you open emails or click links, which helps me understand what content you enjoy.

For more details, please refer to: https://substack.com/privacy

2. Google Analytics & Cookies

I use Google Analytics to better understand my audience and improve the stories I share.

• What is tracked: Anonymous data such as your general location (city/country), the type of device you use, and which stories you read.

• Data Retention: I have configured Google Analytics to automatically delete user-level and event-level data after 2 months.

• Opt-Out: You can prevent your data from being used by Google Analytics by installing this browser extension: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout

For more details, please refer to: https://policies.google.com/privacy

3. How I Use Your Information

I use the data collected to:

• Deliver the newsletter directly to your inbox.

• Analyze which lessons are the most popular to guide future writing.

• Communicate with you regarding updates or inquiries.

4. Third-Party Sharing

I do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. Your data is only processed by:

• Substack (Platform provider): https://substack.com/privacy

• Google Analytics (Traffic analysis): https://policies.google.com/privacy

• Stripe (Payment processing, if applicable): https://stripe.com/privacy

5. Your Rights

Depending on your location (such as the EU under GDPR), you have the right to:

• Access the personal data I hold about you.

• Request that I correct or delete your data.

• Unsubscribe at any time via the link at the bottom of every email.

6. Contact Information

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please reach out to me at:

Email: italianodinamico@proton.me