Privacy Policy — Gen X: The Perspective Files

Last updated: [October 2025]

Welcome to Gen X: The Perspective Files, a Substack publication written and created by Tina Louise Mackey (that’s me — your creative chameleon, storyteller, and caffeine-powered overthinker).

This Privacy Policy explains how I (and Substack, the platform that hosts this publication) collect, use, and protect your personal information when you subscribe, comment, or interact with this site. Because your trust means everything — and because oversharing is for social media, not privacy pages. ☕

1. What I Collect (and Why)

When you subscribe to Gen X: The Perspective Files, I collect the basic information you provide — usually your name and email address.
That’s it. No tracking cookies, no secret data mining, no hidden pop-ups from 2002.

I use your info to:

• Send you newsletters and updates

• Notify you about new posts or community discussions

• Occasionally, share offers, rewards, or exclusive subscriber content

• Keep in touch about your subscription status

Everything runs through Substack, which securely handles emails, payments (for paid subscriptions), and analytics.

2. Payments

If you choose to upgrade to a paid subscription (and thank you if you do 💛), your payment details are processed securely by Substack and Stripe.
I never see or store your financial information.

3. Comments & Community

If you leave a comment or participate in discussions, your name (or chosen display name) will be visible to others.
Please be kind, respectful, and mindful — this is a community built on conversation, not confrontation.

4. Analytics & Tracking

Substack provides anonymous statistics to help me understand what readers enjoy most (for example: which articles are most read, or how many people clicked a mixtape link).
No personal or identifying data is ever shared or sold.

5. Your Choices

You’re always in control of your subscription.
You can:

• Unsubscribe anytime by clicking the link at the bottom of any email

• Manage your preferences directly in your Substack account

• Contact me if you have questions or want your data deleted — I’ll make sure it’s handled quickly and respectfully

6. Third-Party Services

This publication runs through Substack, so please review their official Privacy Policy for more details on how they handle data, cookies, and subscriptions.

7. Protecting Your Information

Your privacy matters — a lot.
I don’t sell, rent, trade, or share your information with anyone.
Your data is protected through Substack’s encrypted systems, and I only use your information for communication related to Gen X: The Perspective Files.

8. Updates to This Policy

If this policy changes (for example, if Substack updates its platform), I’ll post an updated version here and let you know.

In short:

I’ll only use your information to send you thoughtful, nostalgic, caffeine-fueled insights — never spam or sales-y nonsense. Your privacy is safe here.

If you have any questions or concerns, you can reach me directly at creativechameleoncanada@gmail.com