Effective Date: October 1, 2025

Hello, and welcome. My name is Mark, and I run the VengaDragon publication and its associated website, VengaDragon.com (the “Site”). Your privacy and trust are important to me. This policy explains in plain English what little information I collect, why I collect it, and how I keep it safe.

My goal is to be as transparent as possible and to collect only what is necessary for this publication to function.

Please note that this publication is hosted on the Substack platform. Substack has its own privacy policy that also governs your use of this Site.

1. The Information I Collect

I keep data collection to an absolute minimum. The information I gather falls into two simple categories.

a) Information You Choose to Give Me

This is data you actively provide when you want to interact with the publication.

• Your Email Address: I collect this when you subscribe to the newsletter, leave a comment, or use the contact form to get in touch with me.

b) Information Collected Automatically

When you visit VengaDragon, some basic technical data is collected automatically to help the site run properly. This data is generally anonymous.

• Usage Data: This includes basic information like your device’s IP address, the type of browser you’re using (e.g., Chrome, Safari), your operating system, and the date and time you visited. I use this aggregated data to see which articles are popular and to ensure the Site is working correctly for everyone.

• Cookies: The Site may use essential cookies (small text files stored on your browser) to help it function and remember basic preferences. This is standard practice for most websites.

2. How I Use Your Information

I use the information I collect for a few specific purposes:

• To Communicate With You: If you subscribe, I’ll use your email to send you newsletters and updates. If you contact me directly, I’ll use your email to reply.

• To Improve the Site: By looking at anonymous Usage Data, I can understand what content resonates with readers and work on making the site better. It also helps me monitor security and stability.

• To Link to Other Content: VengaDragon often links to my content on other platforms (like YouTube or social media). When you click these links, you are leaving the Site, and the privacy policy of that third-party platform will apply.

3. Sharing Your Information (Or, More Accurately, Not Sharing It)

I will never sell or rent your personal information to third parties for marketing. That’s a promise.

I only disclose your information in these limited situations:

• With Service Providers: I rely on trusted third-party companies to operate this publication. This primarily includes Substack (for hosting and newsletter distribution) and may include basic analytics providers. These partners are contractually obligated to protect your data and only use it to provide the service I’ve requested.

• For Legal Reasons: If required by law, subpoena, or other valid legal process, I may need to disclose information to the authorities.

• With Your Explicit Consent: If a situation arises where I would need to share your information for any other reason, I would only do so after getting your direct permission.

4. My Policy on Age

The Site is intended for a general audience and is not directed at children.

• Under 13: I do not knowingly collect any personal information from children under the age of 13. If you are under 13, please do not provide any personal information on this Site. If I learn I have accidentally collected such information, I will delete it immediately.

• Ages 13 to 18: If you are between the ages of 13 and 18, you may only use this Site with the permission and supervision of a parent or legal guardian.

By using the Site, you confirm that you are at least 18 years old or are using it with parental consent.

5. Your Rights and Choices

You are in control of your information.

• Opt-Out: You can unsubscribe from my newsletter at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link at the bottom of every email.

• Access, Correct, or Delete: You have the right to request access to the personal information I hold about you, ask for it to be corrected, or request that it be deleted.

• Withdraw Consent: If you have given me consent to use your information, you can withdraw that consent at any time.

To exercise any of these rights, please get in touch with me using the contact information below.

6. Data Security

I take reasonable technical and administrative steps to protect the limited information I collect. However, please remember that no transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

7. Changes to This Policy

I may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. If I do, I will post the new version on this page and update the “Effective Date” at the top. I encourage you to check back periodically.

8. How to Contact Me

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please reach out to me, Mark, by private message.