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Cast Forward Privacy Policy

Effective Date: January 29, 2025

This Privacy Policy explains how Cast Forward (“we,” “us,” “I”) collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you subscribe, access content, or interact with any of our services.

By subscribing to Cast Forward, you agree to the terms outlined below.


1. What Information We Collect

When you subscribe to Cast Forward via Substack, we may receive access to:

  • Your name and email address

  • Public profile info associated with your Substack account

  • Engagement metrics (such as opens, clicks, likes, or comments)

We do not collect or store your payment information. All payments are securely handled by Substack and its payment processor (currently Stripe).


2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we receive to:

  • Deliver newsletters and exclusive content

  • Communicate with you via email

  • Analyze engagement to improve our services

  • Share updates about Cast Forward offerings, such as coaching services, workshops, or digital products


3. Hosting & Third-Party Tools

Cast Forward is hosted through Substack, which manages data collection, storage, subscriptions, and payment processing in accordance with its own terms.

You can view Substack’s policies here:

We may also use tools provided by Substack to track newsletter engagement, as well as third-party platforms (e.g., Stripe) to process payments.


4. Data Protection

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties. Your data is used solely to manage your subscription, communicate with you, and improve Cast Forward content and services.

Substack uses industry-standard encryption and security protocols to help protect your data. However, no system is 100% secure.


5. Your Rights

You may unsubscribe at any time using the link included in our emails. You can also contact us at contact@thecastforward.com to:

  • Request access to your personal data

  • Ask for your data to be deleted

  • Request to be removed from external mailing lists


6. Cookies

Substack and its partners may use cookies or similar tracking technologies to personalize content and understand platform usage. You can manage cookie settings through your browser.


7. Policy Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy as needed to reflect changes in our services, Substack’s platform, or legal requirements. Any updates will include a revised “Effective Date.”


8. External Mailing List & Communications

By subscribing to Cast Forward, you may also be added to an external mailing list for occasional updates related to:

  • Coaching services

  • Digital products or templates

  • Workshops or casting resources

  • Announcements not sent through Substack

These emails are sent through a secure third-party email platform and will always include an unsubscribe link. You can opt out at any time.

If Substack’s platform becomes unavailable, we may continue to communicate with you via an alternative email provider using the email address you provided at sign-up.

We do not sell or rent your email address under any circumstances.


9. Content Usage Reminder

All premium emails, templates, and subscriber-only materials are for individual use only and may not be forwarded, copied, or redistributed without permission. Printing a personal copy for your own use is permitted. Unauthorized sharing is a violation of our Terms of Service and may result in revoked access. We appreciate your support in keeping this a respectful, members-only space.


10. Contact Us

If you have questions about this policy, your personal data, or your subscription, you can:

  • Message us directly using the “Message” button on our Substack profile

  • Or email us at: contact@thecastforward.com

We aim to respond within 3–5 business days.