Privacy Policy

Last Updated: April 16, 2026

Steffie Jean Lee, LLC (”we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting it through our compliance with this policy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website at steffiejeanlee.com and our associated subdomains, newsletters, and storefronts (collectively, the “Site”).

Please read this privacy policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this privacy policy, please do not access the site.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information that identifies, relates to, describes, or could reasonably be linked to you (”Personal Information”) in the following ways:

• Information You Provide to Us: * Account & Subscription Data: When you subscribe to our free or paid newsletter tiers, you provide your email address. If you create an account to comment or participate in the community, you may also provide a name or username.

  • Transaction Data: If you purchase a premium subscription, digital workbook, or consulting session, you will provide billing information. Note: We do not store full credit card numbers on our servers. All payments are processed securely through third-party payment gateways (such as Stripe via Substack or Gumroad).

  • Communication Data: If you contact us directly via email or participate in community spaces like The SideBar or The Prayer Closet, we collect the contents of your messages and comments.

• Information Collected Automatically:

  • Usage Data & Cookies: Our hosting platform (Substack) automatically collects certain information about your device and your interactions with the Site. This includes your IP address, browser type, operating system, pages viewed, and email open/click rates. This data is collected using cookies and similar tracking technologies to ensure the platform functions properly and to help us understand our audience.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to operate our platform and provide a safe, valuable experience. Specifically, we use your data to:

• Deliver our weekly newsletters, The SideBar, and The Prayer Closet content directly to your inbox.

• Process your transactions, manage your subscription tier, and send you related administrative emails (like receipts or renewal notices).

• Facilitate community discussions and moderate the comment sections to maintain a secure environment.

• Analyze website performance and content engagement to improve our writing and resources.

• Respond to your customer service inquiries or direct emails.

3. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your Personal Information. We only share your information in the following specific situations:

• Service Providers: We share data with trusted third-party vendors who assist us in operating our platform. This includes our hosting and email delivery provider (Substack), our custom domain registrar, our payment processors, and our digital product storefront hosts (e.g., Gumroad). These providers are bound by strict data privacy agreements.

• Legal Obligations: We may disclose your information if required by law, in response to a subpoena, or to protect the rights, property, and safety of Steffie Jean Lee LLC, our users, or the public.

• Community Features: If you choose to leave a comment on our posts or participate in subscriber chats, your name, profile picture, and the content of your comment will be visible to other members of the community based on the specific access tier of that post.

4. Your Privacy Choices

You have control over your data and how we communicate with you:

• Email Communications: You can opt out of receiving our newsletters at any time by clicking the “Unsubscribe” link located at the bottom of every email. You can also manage your specific subscription tier and email preferences directly within your Substack account settings.

• Cookies: Most web browsers are set to accept cookies by default. You can adjust your browser settings to decline cookies, but please note that doing so may affect the functionality of the Site, including the ability to log in or leave comments.

• Data Access and Deletion: Depending on your location, you may have the right to request access to the personal data we hold about you or request that we delete it. You can manage and delete your Substack account directly through your user settings, or you can contact us to request data deletion.

5. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative and technical security measures to protect your Personal Information. By utilizing enterprise-level platforms like Substack and secure third-party payment processors, we rely on industry-standard encryption to protect your sensitive data. However, please be aware that no security measures are perfect or impenetrable, and no method of data transmission over the internet can be guaranteed to be immune to interception or other misuse.

6. Children’s Privacy

The Site is not intended for children under 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can delete it.

7. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of any material changes by updating the “Last Updated” date at the top of this policy and, if you are a subscriber, by sending a notification via email.

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us at: Email: contact@steffiejeanlee.com