Privacy Policy

At Scaling Masts, your privacy matters as much as keeping a steady course on the water. Here’s how I handle your information, in plain English—no legalese, no buried treasure maps.

1. What Information I Collect

When you subscribe to Scaling Masts, I collect the basics: your email address and (if provided) your name. If you leave a comment or send a message, I might also have those details. That’s it—no snooping, no hidden trackers.

2. How I Use Your Information

Your email address is used to send you Scaling Masts updates, posts, and the occasional nautical insight. I won’t spam you (who likes that?) or sell your info to third parties. It’s just me, Scott Mayer, sharing stories and tips about sailing.

3. Sharing Information

I don’t share your information with anyone, except when:

• Required by law (think court orders, not pirate demands).

• Necessary to maintain the functionality of Scaling Masts (e.g., email service providers).

4. Cookies & Analytics

I might use cookies or basic analytics tools to understand how people are using the site—things like which posts are popular or how many visitors came aboard this month. It’s all anonymous, and I don’t collect any personally identifiable information through these tools.

5. Keeping Your Information Safe

Your data is stored securely and handled responsibly. I take reasonable precautions to make sure your info stays safe, but, like sailing, no journey is completely risk-free.

6. Your Choices

• Unsubscribe Anytime: Don’t want emails? There’s an “unsubscribe” link in every one I send. It’s easy to turn me off, just unsubscribe, no hard feelings!

• Update Your Info: Need to change your email or name? Just let me know or update your Substack account.

7. Links to Other Sites

If I share a link to another site, keep in mind that I’m not responsible for their content or privacy practices. Once you’ve left Scaling Masts, you’re in their waters.

8. Changes to This Policy

I may update this policy from time to time as Scaling Masts grows. Any big changes will be announced, so you’re always in the loop.

Questions?

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, feel free to reach out to me at anytime.

Thanks for trusting me with your email and for being part of the Scaling Masts community.

Fair winds and following seas,