You agree to the privacy policy below, and the Privacy Policy for Substack, the technology provider.

Privacy Policy

Last Updated: August 2026

1. What We Collect

When you subscribe to ARPA CORP, we collect:

  • Your email address.

  • Your name (as provided).

  • Your subscription tier (free or paid).

  • Anonymous usage data via Substack’s built-in analytics.

2. How We Use Your Data

We use your information to:

  • Deliver newsletters and research directly to your inbox.

  • Understand reader engagement to improve our content.

  • Communicate important updates about the Publication.

  • Occasionally send surveys to better serve our community.

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data to third parties. Period. We only collect the data collected by Substack by default.

3. Payment Processing

All payments are processed securely through Substack and Stripe. We do not store your credit card information on our servers.

4. Cookies and Analytics

We use Substack’s native analytics to track open rates and click-through rates. This helps us understand what resonates with our readers. You can disable cookies in your browser settings at any time.

5. Data Retention

We retain your email address for as long as you remain a subscriber. If you unsubscribe, we delete your information from our active systems within 30 days, unless legally required to retain it.

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access the personal data we hold about you.

  • Request corrections to your data.

  • Request deletion of your data (unsubscribe).

  • Opt out of marketing communications.

To exercise these rights, simply reply to any email or contact us directly.

7. Third-Party Services

We use Substack as our publishing platform. Their privacy policy governs how they handle data on their infrastructure. We encourage you to review Substack’s privacy policy as well.

8. Children’s Privacy

ARPA CORP is not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect data from minors.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy as our Publication evolves. We will notify subscribers of any material changes via email.

10. Contact

For privacy concerns or data requests: legal@arpacorp.net