You agree to the privacy policy below, and the Privacy Policy for Substack, the technology provider.

Privacy Policy

Effective Date: July 15, 2025

We respect your privacy. Here’s how we handle your data on The Creative Build:

1. What We Collect

We collect your name, email address, subscription status, and activity on the site (e.g., opens, clicks) to deliver and improve content. If you subscribe to paid services, our payment processor (Stripe) will collect billing information.

2. How We Use It

Your data is used to:

  • Send newsletters and subscriber-only content

  • Process payments for subscriptions

  • Offer support and respond to messages

  • Improve the reader and subscriber experience

We never sell your information to third parties.

3. Email & Communication

You can unsubscribe anytime by clicking the link in our emails. If you're a paid subscriber, you’ll still have access via the site unless your subscription expires.

4. Cookies & Tracking

We use standard cookies and analytics to understand what content resonates most. You can manage cookie preferences in your browser.

5. Your Rights

You can request access to, or deletion of, your data at any time by contacting us.

6. Data Storage

We use Substack to manage our platform. Your data is stored securely according to their privacy protocols.

7. Contact

For questions or concerns, contact: profstephenb@thecreativebuild.com.