Privacy Policy for Sanctum Scotia

Last updated: May 2025

Thank you for reading Sanctum Scotia. Your trust matters to me. This privacy policy outlines how your information is collected, used, and protected when you engage with this Substack publication.

1. Who I Am

My name is Sr. Margaret-Thomas MacIntosh-Graham, and I write Sanctum Scotia, a newsletter reflecting on faith, liturgy, theology, identity, and the quiet holiness of everyday life. You can reach me directly via the Substack contact form.

2. What Information Is Collected

When you engage with Sanctum Scotia, Substack may collect certain types of data:

• Your email address – when you subscribe.

• Browser and device information – collected automatically by Substack for security and analytics purposes.

• Comments and replies – anything you post or send directly in response to content.

• Payment details – if you choose to become a paid subscriber (handled securely by Substack’s payment processor; I do not see your full payment information).

3. How Your Information Is Used

Your data is used to:

• Send new posts and updates to your email inbox.

• Communicate with you when you comment or respond to posts.

• Provide access to subscriber-only content (if applicable).

• Monitor and improve the technical performance of the site.

I do not sell or share your personal information with any third parties.

4. Who Can Access Your Data

• I can see your email address, comments, and replies if you choose to share them.

• Substack may access your data to provide its platform services, operate the site, and comply with legal obligations. You can read Substack’s full privacy policy here: https://substack.com/privacy.

5. Cookies and Analytics

Substack may use cookies and similar technologies to improve your user experience and gather usage statistics. You can manage your cookie preferences through your web browser’s settings.

6. Your Rights

You are in control of your data:

• You can unsubscribe at any time via the link in any email from Sanctum Scotia.

• You can request to access or delete your data by contacting me or Substack directly.

• If you’re in the UK, EU, or another jurisdiction with specific data rights, those rights apply.

7. Updates to This Policy

This privacy policy may be updated from time to time to reflect changes in practice or law. The current version will always be available on Sanctum Scotia, with the most recent update date noted above.

If you have any questions or concerns about your privacy while reading Sanctum Scotia, please don’t hesitate to get in touch. Thank you for being here and for making this space a part of your journey.

With peace,

Sr. Margaret-Thomas