Privacy Policy

The Asylum Project Substack

Effective Date: August 27, 2025

1. Our Commitment to Privacy

At The Asylum Project, we respect your dignity and your privacy. We collect as little information as possible, use it responsibly, and never sell your personal information. This policy explains what data we collect, how we use it, and what choices you have.

2. What We Collect

When you use this Substack, we may collect:

• Subscription Information: Your name and email address if you subscribe.

• Voluntary Information: Details you choose to share in comments, replies, or contact forms.

• Automatic Information: Basic technical details like your IP address, browser type, and how you interact with our posts (collected by Substack, not The Asylum Project directly).

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Send newsletters, updates, and content you’ve subscribed to.

• Improve our content and better understand our readership.

• Respond when you contact us.

We do not use your information for targeted advertising, and we do not sell or rent your data.

4. Who Can See Your Information

• The Asylum Project Staff & Volunteers: Limited access only to fulfill their role.

• Substack: As the platform provider, Substack processes subscriber data under its own Privacy Policy.

• Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law or if necessary to protect safety.

5. Your Choices and Rights

• Unsubscribe Anytime - Every email includes an unsubscribe link so you can stop receiving messages at any time.

• Access, Correction, and Deletion - You can request a copy of the information we have about you and ask us to correct or delete it by contacting us at info@theasylumproject.org (please use the subject line: “Substack Privacy Data”). We will acknowledge your request and respond within 30 days, in line with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable privacy laws. If more time is needed due to complexity or volume, we may extend this period by an additional 60 days and will inform you of the extension.

• Your Rights Under GDPR (European Union/EEA Residents) - If you are located in the EU or EEA, you also have the right to:

  • Withdraw your consent at any time (for example, unsubscribe from our emails).

  • Restrict or object to the processing of your data in certain circumstances.

  • Request data portability (a copy of your data in a structured, machine-readable format).

  • Lodge a complaint with your local Data Protection Authority if you believe your rights are being violated.

• Your Rights Under California Law (CCPA/CPRA) - If you are a California resident, you have the right to:

  • Know what categories of personal information we collect, use, or share.

  • Access the personal information we hold about you.

  • Request correction or deletion of your personal information (with certain legal exceptions).

  • Opt out of the “sale” or “sharing” of personal information (Note: TAP does not sell or share your data).

  • Limit the use and disclosure of sensitive personal information (Note: TAP does not collect or use sensitive personal information beyond what is necessary to provide our services).

  • Be free from discrimination for exercising your privacy rights.

To exercise your California rights, please contact us at info@theasylumproject.org (subject line: “California Privacy Request”). We will respond within 45 days as required by law. If more time is needed, we may extend the response once by an additional 45 days and will notify you of the extension.

• Commenting - Be cautious with personal information you share publicly in comments; those are visible to others.

6. Data Storage and Security

• Data is stored securely by Substack and The Asylum Project.

• We take reasonable steps to protect your information, but no online service is 100% risk-free.

• We retain your data only as long as necessary to provide our services or comply with legal obligations.

7. Children’s Privacy

This Site is not directed at children under 13 (or the age of digital consent in your jurisdiction). We do not knowingly collect information from children.

8. International Readers

If you access our Substack from outside the United States, your information may be transferred to and stored in the U.S. By using this Site, you consent to that transfer.

9. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy as our practices or laws change. The “Effective Date” at the top will be revised. Continued use of the Site means you accept the updated Policy.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions, requests, or concerns about your privacy:

📧 info@theasylumproject.org

📬 The Asylum Project, PO Box 355, Coquille, OR 97423

✨ Closing Note:

At The Asylum Project, we believe safety includes your personal information. We handle your data with the same care and respect we bring to all our work.