Some finger-pointing at SubStack, and a warning?

I will just put this here, make of it what you will!

Protecting Your Privacy Should be a High Priority in 2023 – Beware of Substack! (healthimpactnews.com)

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”.