Privacy Policy: The Heritage Hub

Effective Date: April 13, 2026
Owner: Kousik Pattanayak
Publication: The Heritage Hub (hosted on Substack)

At The Heritage Hub, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting the personal data you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information.

1. Information We Collect

When you subscribe to The Heritage Hub, we collect information that you voluntarily provide:

• Email Address: This is required to send you our historical deep dives and updates.

• Profile Information: If you create a Substack profile, we may see your display name and public bio.

• Payment Information: If you choose a paid subscription, your payment details (credit card, billing address) are processed securely by Stripe. Kousik Pattanayak does not see or store your full credit card details.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your data strictly for the following purposes:

• To deliver newsletters and articles directly to your inbox.

• To respond to your comments, questions, or feedback.

• To analyze which posts are most popular so we can improve the quality of our historical content.

• To send occasional updates regarding new projects, books, or community events related to The Heritage Hub.

3. Data Processing and Storage (Substack & Stripe)

The Heritage Hub is hosted on the Substack platform.

• Substack: Your data is stored on Substack’s secure servers. You should also review the Substack Privacy Policy for more details on their data handling.

• Stripe: All financial transactions are encrypted and managed by Stripe.

4. Cookies and Tracking

Substack uses cookies to keep you logged in and to provide analytics (such as open rates and link clicks). These help us understand what “The Heritage Hub” community enjoys reading most. You can manage cookie settings through your web browser.

5. Third-Party Sharing

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes. Your email is used exclusively for “The Heritage Hub” related communications.

6. Your Rights and Choices

You have full control over your data:

• Unsubscribe: You can opt-out of our emails at any time by clicking the “Unsubscribe” link at the bottom of any newsletter.

• Access/Delete: You can update your profile or delete your account through your Substack settings.

• Data Portability: You can request a copy of the data Substack holds about you.

7. Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your information. However, no electronic transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We encourage you to use strong passwords for your Substack account.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal reasons. Subscribers will be notified of any significant changes via email.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled at The Heritage Hub, please reach out via the contact button on our Substack About page.

Thank you for trusting us with your journey into history.