Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 24th October 2025

1. Who I Am

This newsletter is published by Mara J. Ova (Barbora Jirincova). “Me”
It’s a romance-themed newsletter created to share articles, updates, and thoughts about love, writing, and storytelling.

If you have any questions about this policy, you can contact me at:
📧 barbora.jirincova@gmail.com


2. What Information I Collect

When you subscribe to my newsletter, I collect:

  • Your email address, so I can send you updates and articles.

Substack may also collect technical information (like IP address or browser type) in accordance with their own Privacy Policy.


3. How I Use Your Information

Your email address is used only to:

  • Send you my newsletter and related content (articles, updates, or news).

  • Understand overall subscriber activity through Substack’s analytics (e.g. open rates).

I do not:

  • Sell or rent your personal data.

  • Share your email with third parties for marketing purposes.


4. Legal Basis (for EU subscribers)

If you’re in the European Union, I process your data based on your consent when you subscribe.
You can withdraw that consent anytime by unsubscribing.


5. How to Unsubscribe

You can unsubscribe anytime using the link at the bottom of any email, or by contacting me directly.
Once you unsubscribe, your email address will be removed from the active mailing list.


6. Data Storage and Security

Your data is stored securely through Substack’s platform.
Substack’s servers may be located in the United States or other countries.
I rely on Substack to maintain appropriate security and privacy protections.


7. Your Rights (for EU/UK subscribers)

If you’re in the EU or UK, you have the right to:

  • Access your personal data.

  • Request correction or deletion.

  • Withdraw consent or object to processing.

To exercise these rights, contact me at [your email address].


8. Changes to This Policy

If I update this Privacy Policy, I’ll post the new version on this page and update the “Effective Date” above.


9. Substack

This newsletter runs on Substack. By subscribing, you also agree to Substack’s Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.