Privacy Policy - The Flux Report

Last updated: [07/15/2025]

My Philosophy on Privacy

I built this newsletter to deliver strategic intelligence, not harvest your data for profit. While surveillance capitalism platforms track every click to build advertising profiles, I operate differently.

Simple principle: I collect only what's needed to send you valuable content about government contracting. Nothing more.

What Information I Collect

Email and Name

• Your email address (required for newsletter delivery)

• Your name if you provide it (optional, for personalization)

• Source of how you found this newsletter (Substack tracking)

Basic Analytics

• Open rates and click rates (Substack's standard metrics)

• General geographic location (country/region level only)

• Device type (mobile vs. desktop) for formatting optimization

Communication Records

• Replies you send to newsletter emails

• Direct messages through Substack

• Any feedback or questions you share

What I Don't Collect

❌ No behavioral tracking across websites
❌ No advertising cookies or pixels
❌ No social media integration tracking
❌ No third-party analytics beyond Substack's basics
❌ No detailed browsing history or personal profiling
❌ No location tracking beyond general region

How I Use Your Information

Newsletter Delivery

• Send you The Flux Report and related updates

• Respond to your questions and feedback

• Improve content based on what readers find valuable

Content Improvement

• Understand which topics resonate most

• Adjust writing style and format preferences

• Track general engagement to improve quality

Communication

• Reply to your messages personally

• Provide additional resources when requested

• Address technical issues with delivery

What I Don't Do With Your Data

🚫 Never sell, rent, or share your information with third parties
🚫 Never use your data for advertising targeting
🚫 Never build detailed personal profiles for marketing
🚫 Never share your reading habits with other companies
🚫 Never add you to other mailing lists without explicit consent

Data Security

Your information is stored on Substack's secure servers. I don't maintain separate databases or export your data to other platforms.

What this means:

• Your data benefits from Substack's enterprise-grade security

• I can't accidentally lose your information through poor security practices

• No additional risk from multiple data storage locations

Your Control and Rights

Unsubscribe Anytime

• Use the unsubscribe link in any email

• Your removal is immediate and permanent

Data Access

• Request a copy of all data I have about you

• Ask questions about how your information is used

• Get clarification on any part of this policy

Why This Approach Matters

In government contracting, trust and transparency are fundamental. The same principles guide how I handle your privacy:

• No hidden agendas - I'm clear about what I collect and why

• Minimal data collection - Only what's necessary for the service

• Your control - Easy opt-out with no hassle or retention tricks

• No monetization of your personal information

Substack Platform This newsletter operates on Substack's platform. They provide:

• Email delivery infrastructure

• Basic analytics and metrics

• Payment processing (for paid subscriptions)

• Platform security and data protection

Substack's privacy policy governs their data handling practices. I chose Substack specifically because they don't monetize user data through advertising.

Bottom line: Your privacy matters. This newsletter exists to help you navigate government contracting more effectively, not to extract and monetize your personal data. That's a promise.