Privacy Policy

Last updated: 1st January 2026

Mother of Readers values your privacy and is committed to being transparent about how information is handled on this website.

This Privacy Policy explains what data is (and is not) collected when you visit Mother of Readers, how it is used, and the choices available to you.

1. Information We Collect

Website Visits

Like most websites, Mother of Readers may collect limited, non-personal information such as:

  • Browser type

  • Device type

  • Pages visited

  • Referring URLs

This data is collected in aggregate and is used only to understand how the site is used and to improve the reading experience.

2. Newsletter & Subscriptions (via Substack)

Mother of Readers does not directly collect or store newsletter subscription data.

Email subscriptions are managed through Substack, a third-party platform. When you subscribe:

  • Your email address and related data are collected and processed by Substack

  • Substack acts as an independent data controller

  • Mother of Readers does not have access to your password or full account information

Please refer to Substack’s Privacy Policy to understand how your data is stored, used, and protected on their platform.

3. Cookies

Mother of Readers does not use cookies to collect personally identifiable information.

Third-party services (such as embedded content or analytics tools, if enabled) may set their own cookies according to their policies.

4. Embedded Content from Other Websites

Articles and pages on this site may include embedded content (for example, audio players or social media embeds).

Embedded content from other websites behaves in the exact same way as if you visited the other website directly. These websites may collect data about you, use cookies, or track your interaction with the embedded content.

5. Third-Party Services

Mother of Readers may rely on trusted third-party platforms (such as Substack or hosting providers) to operate the website efficiently. These services operate under their own privacy policies and data protection practices.

6. How Your Data Is Used

Any information collected is used only to:

  • Improve website performance and usability

  • Understand reader interests at an aggregate level

  • Deliver content you have explicitly chosen to receive

Your data is never sold or shared for marketing purposes.

7. Data Retention

Mother of Readers does not store personal user data directly on the website.

Any data collected by third-party platforms is retained according to their respective retention policies.

8. Your Rights (GDPR)

If you are located in the EU or UK, you have the right to:

  • Access the personal data held about you

  • Request correction or deletion of your data

  • Withdraw consent where applicable

For newsletter-related requests, please contact Substack directly.

9. Changes to This Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time to reflect changes in content, tools, or legal requirements. The updated version will always be available on this page.

10. Contact

For questions related to this Privacy Policy or the website, you may contact:

Mother of Readers.