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Privacy Policy — Bill Faruki Newsletter
Last updated: February 22, 2026
Who I Am
This newsletter is published by Bill Faruki, Founder & CEO of MindHYVE™ and Chairman of the California Institute of Artificial Intelligence. This privacy policy explains how your information is collected, used, and protected when you subscribe to or interact with this Substack newsletter.
What I Collect
When you subscribe, Substack collects your email address on my behalf. If you choose a paid subscription in the future, Substack also collects payment information — I never see or store your payment details directly.
I may also receive:
Your name (if provided)
Engagement data (open rates, click-throughs) provided by Substack’s analytics
Any information you voluntarily share by replying to emails or leaving comments
How I Use Your Information
Your email is used solely to deliver this newsletter and occasional updates related to its content. I will never sell, rent, or share your email address with third parties for marketing purposes.
Engagement analytics are used only to understand what content resonates and to improve the newsletter.
Third-Party Platforms
This newsletter is hosted on Substack. By subscribing, you are also subject to Substack’s own Privacy Policy (https://substack.com/privacy). I encourage you to review it.
Data Retention
Your information is retained for as long as you remain a subscriber. If you unsubscribe, your email is removed from my active mailing list. Substack may retain certain data per their own policies.
Your Rights
You can at any time:
Unsubscribe using the link at the bottom of any email
Request deletion of your data by emailing bill@mindhyve.io
Request a copy of any personal data I hold about you
If you are located in the EU/EEA, you have additional rights under GDPR including the right to access, rectification, erasure, and data portability. If you are a California resident, you have rights under the CCPA including the right to know, delete, and opt out of sale of personal information. I do not sell personal information.
Security
I take reasonable measures to protect your information. However, no method of electronic transmission is 100% secure, and I cannot guarantee absolute security.
Children’s Privacy
This newsletter is not directed at individuals under 16. I do not knowingly collect information from minors.
Changes to This Policy
If this policy is updated, I will note the revision date at the top. Continued subscription after changes constitutes acceptance.
Contact
Questions about this policy? Email me directly: bill@mindhyve.io