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MRDECENTRALIZE NEWSLETTER
PRIVACY POLICY
Last Updated: [24-Jan-2026]
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INTRODUCTION
This Privacy Policy explains how MrDecentralize (”we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, shares, and protects information about you when you subscribe to and interact with the MrDecentralize newsletter (the “Newsletter”).
By subscribing to the Newsletter, you consent to the data practices described in this Privacy Policy.
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, contact us at rav@mrdecentralize.com.
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1. INFORMATION WE COLLECT
1.1 INFORMATION YOU PROVIDE
When you subscribe to the Newsletter, we collect:
- Email Address: Required to deliver the Newsletter
- Name: Optional, if you provide it during subscription
- Payment Information: If you subscribe to a paid tier (processed by Substack/Stripe)
- Communication Content: If you reply to our emails or contact us directly
- Preferences: Newsletter settings and communication preferences
1.2 INFORMATION AUTOMATICALLY COLLECTED
When you interact with the Newsletter, we may automatically collect:
- Email Engagement Data: Opens, clicks, and interaction with Newsletter content
- Device Information: Device type, browser type, operating system
- Usage Data: How you interact with links and content in the Newsletter
- IP Address: Your approximate geographic location
- Referring Source: How you found the Newsletter
This information is primarily collected through Substack’s platform and analytics tools.
1.3 INFORMATION FROM THIRD PARTIES
We may receive information about you from:
- Substack: Platform-related data and analytics
- Payment Processors: Transaction information (we do not store full payment details)
- Social Media: If you interact with us on LinkedIn, X (Twitter), or other platforms
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2. HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION
We use the information we collect to:
2.1 PROVIDE THE NEWSLETTER
- Deliver Newsletter content to your email address
- Manage your subscription and preferences
- Process payments for paid subscriptions
- Respond to your questions and communications
2.2 IMPROVE OUR CONTENT
- Understand which topics resonate with subscribers
- Analyze engagement patterns to improve content quality
- Identify popular posts and content formats
- Optimize delivery times and frequency
2.3 COMMUNICATE WITH YOU
- Send Newsletter content you’ve subscribed to
- Respond to your inquiries and feedback
- Notify you of important changes to the Newsletter
- Send occasional updates about new content or offerings (you can opt out)
2.4 COMPLY WITH LEGAL OBLIGATIONS
- Respond to legal requests and prevent fraud
- Enforce our Terms of Service
- Protect our rights and the rights of others
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3. HOW WE SHARE YOUR INFORMATION
We do NOT sell your personal information to third parties.
We may share your information with:
3.1 SUBSTACK
The Newsletter is hosted on Substack’s platform. Substack collects and processes your information according to their Privacy Policy: https://substack.com/privacy
Substack may use your information to:
- Deliver the Newsletter
- Process payments
- Provide analytics
- Prevent fraud and abuse
3.2 SERVICE PROVIDERS
We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us, including:
- Payment processors (Stripe)
- Email delivery services (through Substack)
- Analytics providers (if we use tools beyond Substack’s built-in analytics)
These providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and may only use it to provide services to us.
3.3 LEGAL REQUIREMENTS
We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to:
- Valid legal processes (subpoenas, court orders)
- Government or regulatory requests
- Protection of our rights, property, or safety
- Prevention of fraud or illegal activity
3.4 BUSINESS TRANSFERS
If we are acquired, merged, or sell assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. You will be notified of any such change via email or prominent notice on the Newsletter.
3.5 WITH YOUR CONSENT
We may share your information for other purposes with your explicit consent.
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4. YOUR RIGHTS AND CHOICES
4.1 ACCESS AND CORRECTION
You have the right to:
- Access the personal information we have about you
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Request a copy of your data
To exercise these rights, contact us at rav@mrdecentralize.com.
4.2 UNSUBSCRIBE / DELETE ACCOUNT
You can:
- Unsubscribe from the Newsletter at any time using the “unsubscribe” link in any email
- Delete your Substack account through your account settings
- Request deletion of your information by contacting us
Note: We may retain certain information as required by law or for legitimate business purposes (e.g., financial records for tax purposes).
4.3 OPT-OUT OF COMMUNICATIONS
You can opt out of:
- Promotional emails (while remaining subscribed to the Newsletter)
- All emails by unsubscribing completely
You cannot opt out of essential service emails (e.g., important account notifications) while maintaining an active subscription.
4.4 DO NOT TRACK
Our Newsletter does not respond to “Do Not Track” signals because Substack’s platform handles tracking. Refer to Substack’s privacy policy for their approach to tracking.
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5. DATA RETENTION
We retain your information for as long as:
- You maintain an active subscription
- Necessary to provide the Newsletter
- Required by law (e.g., tax records, fraud prevention)
After you unsubscribe or delete your account:
- We will delete or anonymize your personal information within 90 days
- We may retain anonymized analytics data indefinitely
- We may retain information as required by law or for legitimate business purposes
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6. DATA SECURITY
We take reasonable measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction, including:
- Secure connections (HTTPS/SSL)
- Limited access to personal information
- Regular security assessments
- Reliance on Substack’s security infrastructure
However, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of your information.
If we become aware of a data breach affecting your information, we will notify you as required by applicable law.
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7. INTERNATIONAL USERS AND DATA TRANSFERS
7.1 DATA LOCATION
The Newsletter is operated from the United States. Your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States or other countries where we or our service providers operate.
7.2 EUROPEAN ECONOMIC AREA (EEA) AND UK USERS
If you are located in the EEA or UK, you have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):
- Right to Access: Request access to your personal data
- Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate data
- Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your data (”right to be forgotten”)
- Right to Restrict Processing: Request limitation on how we use your data
- Right to Data Portability: Request a copy of your data in a portable format
- Right to Object: Object to certain processing of your data
- Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time (does not affect prior processing)
To exercise these rights, contact us at rav@mrdecentralize.com.
7.3 LEGAL BASIS FOR PROCESSING (GDPR)
We process your information based on:
- Consent: You have given clear consent for processing
- Contractual Necessity: Processing is necessary to provide the Newsletter
- Legitimate Interests: Processing is necessary for our legitimate business interests (analytics, fraud prevention)
- Legal Obligation: Processing is required by law
7.4 DATA TRANSFERS
We rely on Substack’s data transfer mechanisms for international transfers. Substack uses Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission.
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8. CALIFORNIA PRIVACY RIGHTS (CCPA)
If you are a California resident, you have rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):
8.1 RIGHT TO KNOW
You have the right to request:
- Categories of personal information we collect
- Categories of sources from which information is collected
- Business or commercial purpose for collecting information
- Categories of third parties with whom we share information
- Specific pieces of personal information we have about you
8.2 RIGHT TO DELETE
You have the right to request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain exceptions.
8.3 RIGHT TO OPT-OUT OF SALE
We DO NOT sell your personal information. If our practices change, we will update this policy and provide an opt-out mechanism.
8.4 RIGHT TO NON-DISCRIMINATION
We will not discriminate against you for exercising your CCPA rights.
8.5 EXERCISING YOUR RIGHTS
To exercise your CCPA rights, contact us at rav@mrdecentralize.com. We may need to verify your identity before processing your request.
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9. CHILDREN’S PRIVACY
The Newsletter is not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18.
If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child under 18, please contact us immediately at rav@mrdecentralize.com, and we will delete the information.
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10. COOKIES AND TRACKING TECHNOLOGIES
10.1 WHAT WE USE
The Newsletter uses minimal tracking technologies, primarily through Substack:
- Email Tracking Pixels: To measure email opens and engagement
- Link Tracking: To measure clicks on links in the Newsletter
- Analytics Cookies: Through Substack’s platform to understand usage patterns
10.2 YOUR CHOICES
You can:
- Disable images in your email client to prevent open tracking
- Use browser extensions to block tracking pixels
- Adjust your Substack account settings
Note: Some tracking is necessary for the Newsletter to function properly (e.g., processing unsubscribe requests).
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11. THIRD-PARTY LINKS
The Newsletter may contain links to third-party websites, services, or resources. This Privacy Policy does not apply to those third parties.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.
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12. CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect:
- Changes in our practices
- Changes in applicable laws
- New features or services
When we make material changes, we will:
- Update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this policy
- Notify you via email or through the Newsletter
- Provide a summary of key changes
Your continued use of the Newsletter after changes take effect constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.
We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.
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13. CONTACT US
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, contact us:
Email: rav@mrdecentralize.com
Website: mrdecentralize.com
For GDPR-related requests, please include “GDPR Request” in your subject line.
For CCPA-related requests, please include “CCPA Request” in your subject line.
We will respond to your inquiry within 30 days (or as required by applicable law).
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ACKNOWLEDGMENT
By subscribing to the Newsletter, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to this Privacy Policy.
Last Updated: [24-Jan-2026]