Midnight Thoughts

Last Updated: May 7th, 2025

This Privacy Policy describes how Midnight Thoughts ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and shares your personal information when you visit or use Midnight Thoughts (the "Publication") and its associated Services, including its website and newsletters.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information from you:

Information You Provide Directly:

Account Information: When you create an account, you may provide your name, email address, and password.

Subscription Information: If you subscribe to a paid newsletter or other paid features, we may collect your billing information (e.g., name, billing address) through our payment processor. We do not directly store your full payment information.

User Content: Any comments, feedback, or other content you post or submit on the Publication.

Communications: If you contact us directly through the direct messaging service on Substack, we may collect your name, and the content of your communication.

Information We Collect Automatically:

Log Data: Our servers automatically record certain information when you access or use the Services, such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, device information, pages you visit, and the dates and times of your access.

Cookies and Similar Technologies: We may use cookies, web beacons, and other similar technologies to collect information about your browsing activities on the Publication. Cookies are small data files stored on your device that help us improve your experience, understand user activity, and personalize content. You can control the use of cookies through your browser settings.

Information from Third Parties:

Substack itself collects certain information as outlined in their own privacy policy. We encourage you to review Substack's privacy policy as well.

2. How We Use Your Information

We may use your personal information for the following purposes:

To provide, operate, and maintain the Services.

To personalize your experience on the Publication, including tailoring content and recommendations.

To communicate with you, including sending newsletters, responding to your inquiries through direct messages, and providing updates about the Publication.

To process payments and manage subscriptions.

To monitor and analyze usage of the Services and improve its functionality and content.

To detect, prevent, and address technical issues, security incidents, and fraud.

To enforce our Terms of Use.

To comply with applicable laws and regulations.

3. How We Share Your Information

We may share your personal information with the following categories of recipients:

Service Providers: We may share your information with third-party service providers who assist us in operating the Services, such as payment processors and hosting providers. These service providers are contractually obligated to protect your information.

Substack: As the platform provider, Substack has access to and processes your information in accordance with their own privacy policy.

Other Users: If you post comments or other User Content that is publicly visible on the Publication, this information will be accessible to other users.

Legal Compliance: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to a valid legal request, such as a subpoena or court order.

Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or other corporate reorganization, your information may be transferred to the acquiring entity.

With Your Consent: We may share your information with third parties when we have your explicit consent to do so.

4. Your Choices and Rights

Account Information: You can review and update your account information through your Substack account settings.

Cookies: Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically block or delete cookies, but this may affect your ability to use certain features of the Services.

Communications: You can manage your email preferences and opt-out of certain communications from us through the unsubscribe links provided in our emails or through your account settings.

Data Access and Deletion: Depending on your location and applicable laws, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, such as the right to access, correct, or delete your data. Please contact us through the direct messaging service on Substack if you wish to exercise these rights. We will respond to your request in accordance with applicable law.

5. Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is completely secure. Therefore, we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your information.

6. Data Retention

We will retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

7. Children's Privacy

The Services are not intended for children under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under the age of 18. If you believe that we have collected personal information from someone under 18, please contact us immediately through the direct messaging service on Substack, and we will take steps to delete such information.

8. International Data Transfers

Your personal information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence, which may have data protection laws that are different from the laws in your country. By using the Services, you consent to the transfer of your information to these countries. We will take reasonable steps to ensure that your data is treated securely and in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. We will postany changes on this page and update the "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please use the direct messaging service on Substack to contact us.