Privacy Policy

Effective Date: August 24, 2025

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you subscribe to or interact with Thriving with Joy by Joy Kelleher (“I”).

1. Information We Collect

When you subscribe, comment, or otherwise interact with our publication, we may collect:

• Email address: provided when you subscribe.

• Name (optional): if you choose to provide it.

• Other information: that you voluntarily share (e.g., comments or replies).

Substack also automatically collects certain data such as IP addresses, browser type, and engagement statistics in accordance with their own Substack Privacy Policy.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Send you newsletters, updates, and content.

• Respond to your questions, feedback, or comments.

• Improve our content and better understand our readership.

We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties.

3. Third-Party Services

Our publication is hosted on Substack, which provides the platform and related services. Substack may process your data in accordance with their own privacy practices. Please review Substack’s Privacy Policy for more details.

We may occasionally include links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites.

4. Data Protection

We take reasonable steps to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. Your Choices

You may unsubscribe at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link at the bottom of any email you receive from us. You can also manage your subscription preferences directly in Substack.

6. Children’s Privacy

Our publication is not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

7. Updates 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.”

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
📧 joykelleher@thrivegainesville.com