Privacy Policy — The Quiet Arrival

Last updated: March 15, 2026

The Quiet Arrival (”we,” “us,” or “our”) operates the newsletter and website located at thequietarrival.substack.com. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit our website or subscribe to our newsletter.

What We Collect

When you subscribe to The Quiet Arrival, we collect:

• Email address — required to deliver the newsletter to your inbox

• Name — if voluntarily provided

• Payment information — if you choose a paid subscription (processed securely by Stripe; we do not store your card details)

We also automatically collect:

• Usage data — such as which posts you open, how long you read, and whether you click links (collected by Substack’s platform)

• Device and browser information — such as browser type, operating system, and general location (collected by Substack’s platform)

How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Deliver newsletter posts to your inbox

• Understand which content resonates with our readers

• Improve the quality and relevance of our writing

• Process payments for paid subscriptions (if applicable)

We do not use your information to:

• Send unsolicited marketing from third parties

• Sell, rent, or share your email address with anyone

• Target you with advertising

Third-Party Services

The Quiet Arrival is hosted on Substack, which has its own privacy practices. When you use our site, Substack may collect information as described in their privacy policy. We encourage you to review:

• Substack Privacy Policy

• Substack Terms of Use

If you subscribe to a paid tier, payments are processed by Stripe. Stripe’s privacy policy can be found at stripe.com/privacy.

Our newsletter may contain links to Pinterest (pinterest.com/thequietarrival) and other external sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of external websites.

Cookies

We do not set our own cookies. Substack may use cookies and similar technologies to operate the platform. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.

Your Rights

You can at any time:

• Unsubscribe from the newsletter using the link at the bottom of any email

• Request deletion of your data by contacting us at thequietarrival@substack.com

• Access your data by contacting us at the same address

If you are located in the European Union, you have additional rights under the GDPR, including the right to access, correct, delete, or port your personal data.

If you are a California resident, you have rights under the CCPA, including the right to know what personal information is collected and the right to request deletion.

Data Retention

We retain your email address and subscription data for as long as you remain subscribed. If you unsubscribe, your data will be removed from our active mailing list. Substack may retain certain data according to their own retention policies.

Children’s Privacy

The Quiet Arrival is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will take steps to delete it.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated date. Continued use of the newsletter after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

Contact

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, you can reach us at:

The Quiet Arrival thequietarrival@substack.com