🔒 Privacy Policy

Last Updated: July 1, 2025
The Cellar is a publication by The JoyArchivist. This policy explains how your data is collected, used, and protected while engaging with this space.

We value your trust. Your data is treated with care, discretion, and the same slow reverence we pour into every ritual.

1. 🧾 What We Collect

When you subscribe or engage with The Cellar, we may collect:

• Your name (optional)

• Your email address

• Subscription tier (free, paid, or founding)

• Interaction history (likes, comments, restacks)

• Affiliate clicks (tracked anonymously by external platforms)

If you make a purchase or upgrade your subscription, payment data is handled securely by Stripe via Substack. The JoyArchivist does not store any payment or credit card details directly.

2. 💌 How We Use Your Data

Your information is used to:

• Send you posts, newsletters, and audio rituals

• Personalize your subscription experience

• Share relevant updates or exclusive offerings

• Honor your membership to The Inner Sanctum (if applicable)

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for advertising or list-building.

We may include affiliate links in posts. These links may set cookies through third-party platforms (such as Rakuten, Tapfiliate, CJ, or PartnerStack) to track referrals. You are never personally identified through these clicks.

3. 🔐 Your Privacy Choices

You may:

• Unsubscribe at any time by clicking the link in any email

• Request to view or delete your data by emailing:
  📧 joyarchivist@substack.com

Please note that deleting your data may mean you can no longer access paid or saved content associated with your account.

4. 🌍 Cookies & Analytics

We may use cookies or third-party tracking (e.g., Google Analytics) to understand how visitors engage with the publication or site. These tools help us improve content — not sell your attention.

You may disable cookies in your browser settings at any time.

5. 🧩 Third-Party Platforms

We use the following services to operate this publication and track affiliate offerings:

• Substack (email, posts, payments)

• Stripe (secure payment processing)

• Google Analytics (anonymous behavior tracking)

• Affiliate Platforms including Rakuten, CJ, Tapfiliate, ShareASale, and PartnerStack

Each service has its own privacy policy. You may view Substack’s Privacy Policy here.

6. 🚸 Children’s Privacy

This site is intended for individuals 21 years of age or older, due to references to wine, sensuality, and adult themes.

If we become aware that data has been collected from someone under 21, we will delete it immediately.

7. 🔁 Policy Updates

This Privacy Policy may be updated as The Cellar evolves. You will be notified of material changes via email or post. Your continued presence here signifies acceptance of those changes.

📬 Contact

For all privacy-related inquiries, please contact:
The JoyArchivist
📧 joyarchivist@substack.com
📍 548 Market Street PMB 72296
San Francisco, CA 94104