Privacy Policy

The Short Version

We respect your privacy. We collect only what’s needed to run this Substack and communicate with you. We don’t sell your data. We don’t play games with it.

Who We Are

This Substack is operated by Pineapple Innovate Inc.
Contact: kay@smartpineapple.ai

What Information We Collect

Depending on how you interact with this Substack, we may collect:

• Name and email address

• Subscription status (free or paid)

• Engagement data (email opens, clicks, comments)

• Information you voluntarily provide in replies, forms, or surveys

Payment information for paid subscriptions is processed by Substack and its payment partners. We do not store or access payment details.

Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), we process personal data based on:

• Consent – when you subscribe or opt in to communications

• Contractual necessity – to deliver paid subscriptions or requested content

• Legitimate interests – to operate the publication, improve content quality, and understand readership trends

You may withdraw consent at any time.

How We Use Information

We use your information to:

• Deliver content and subscriber communications

• Respond to messages and inquiries

• Improve content relevance and performance

• Notify you of updates or related offerings from Pineapple Innovate Inc.

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal data for advertising or marketing by third parties.

Cookies & Platform Analytics

This Substack is hosted on Substack, which uses cookies and analytics to operate the platform. We receive aggregated, non-identifying insights about readership.

We do not track individual users across unrelated websites.

Data Sharing

Your information may be processed by trusted service providers (such as Substack) solely to operate this publication. These providers are required to follow applicable data protection laws and are restricted from using your data for their own purposes.

We do not sell personal information as defined under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) or California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA).

Your Privacy Rights (GDPR & CCPA/CPRA)

Depending on your location, you have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you

• Request correction or deletion of your data

• Object to or restrict certain processing

• Withdraw consent at any time

• Request data portability (GDPR)

• Opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information (CCPA/CPRA — note: we do not sell or share data)

Most preferences can be managed directly through Substack. You may also contact us to exercise your rights.

Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary to provide the Substack and meet legal or operational obligations.

Data Security

We take reasonable steps to protect your information. However, no system is completely secure, and internet transmission always carries some risk.

Children’s Privacy

This Substack is intended for adults. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under the age of 13.

International Readers

If you access this Substack from outside the United States, your information may be processed in the United States or other jurisdictions where our service providers operate.

Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Continued use of the Substack constitutes acceptance of the current version.

Contact

For privacy-related questions or requests:
kay@smartpineapple.ai

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