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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.