I will just put this here, make of it what you will!
To quote:
“I have tried subscribing to a few Substack authors, and when their newsletter is delivered to you via email, all the links in the email are appended with Google tracking codes. So I know, at the very least, that Substack is making data available to Google.
Here is a list of personal data that Substack admits to collecting:
What Information does Substack collect?
We collect and process Personal Information about you when you interact with us and our services, as well as when you subscribe to any of our paid or unpaid services. This may include:
your first and last name;
your email address;
your phone number;
your payment details (including billing address, credit card details, where you make a purchase from us);
your location and/or mailing address;
your photograph;
your marketing preferences, including any consents you have given us;
information related to the browser or device you use to access our website (including your IP address);
any information we collect online from you and maintain in association with your account, such as your username and password;
your subscription status with Substack newsletters;
any other information you provide us when communicating with us.
We also collect information on the use of our website via Cookies. (Source.)
So, there you have it. There’s lots more in that article. Personally, I am cognisant of the data provided and take the view “How else could SubStack operate? Maybe with all the security measures detailed as features?”
Anyway, thought I would “share”.
Thank you for the heads up. As with any site that has relitive free speech someone will try to exploite it. I find it usualy comes from lazy people that want to have an easy living without effort. Just like we lost our freedoms a little at a time we wont get them back over night. We are like the frog in the boiling water. so many are used to the lower level of freedoms it has become normal. At what point will citizens say enough? When the only path to freedom is violent. ---------- I, Grampa
Thank you ... the problem seems to be that so many companies that exist on the internet use google as a way to generate more income. It saddens me greatly. Sometimes I like that when I visit YouTube (I no longer have a google account or a YouTube by proxy) they still know (likely by my device ID), what videos I would be interested in (mostly computer music related).
I like the technology, but very much do not like those that control and run the places. Places like substack/etc. need to drop these things and if making less money is the cost, then they should do that. It's like making money from those that intend to do you great harm.