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Privacy Policy
Last updated: 6/19/2025

At Living the I/O Life, your privacy matters. This privacy policy outlines how your personal information is collected, used, and protected when you subscribe to or interact with this Substack publication, authored by Dr. Marla J. Albertie and operated under Truth Speaks Group LLC.


1. Information Collected

When you sign up for this newsletter (free or paid), we collect:

  • Email Address

  • Name (if you choose to share it)

  • Payment Information (for paid subscribers; handled securely via Substack's payment processor)

Additional data may be collected through optional features like comment replies, surveys, or feedback forms.


2. How Your Information is Used

We use your information to:

  • Deliver newsletters and updates to your email inbox

  • Manage your subscription (free or paid)

  • Provide access to exclusive content and member benefits

  • Respond to your inquiries or feedback

  • Understand reader engagement and improve our content

We do not sell, rent, or trade your information to third parties.


3. Third-Party Services

Living the I/O Life is hosted on Substack, and payment services are provided through their secure platform. Substack may collect and store additional information as described in their Privacy Policy.

We may also use tools like Google Analytics or Substack analytics to understand how readers engage with content. These tools collect aggregated, anonymized data only.


4. Cookies

Substack may use cookies or similar tracking technologies to improve user experience. You can adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies if desired.


5. Email Communication

By subscribing, you consent to receiving emails from Dr. Marla J. Albertie through Substack. You may unsubscribe at any time using the link provided in each email. Unsubscribing will stop all future communications unless you resubscribe.


6. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights to:

  • Access your personal data

  • Correct or update your information

  • Request deletion of your data

  • Object to or restrict certain processing

Please email hello@truthspeaksgroupllc.com to make a request regarding your data.


7. Data Security

We take reasonable steps to protect your information from unauthorized access or misuse. Payment details are encrypted and handled securely via Substack’s payment infrastructure.


8. Children's Privacy

This publication is not directed toward individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect information from minors.


9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. If significant changes occur, we will notify subscribers via email. Continued use after changes implies acceptance of the updated policy.


10. Contact

Questions? Please contact
📧 hello@truthspeaksgroupllc.com
📍 Truth Speaks Group LLC