Footwear Magazine Newsletter — Privacy Policy

Publisher: RETAILBOSS INC., doing business as (DBA) Footwear Magazine
Effective Date: April 2026
Publication: Footwear Magazine Newsletter (published via Substack)

1. Overview

RETAILBOSS INC., doing business as Footwear Magazine (”we,” “us,” or “our”), is committed to protecting the privacy of our subscribers and readers. This Privacy Policy explains what information is collected when you subscribe to or read the Footwear Magazine Newsletter, how that information is used, and your rights as a subscriber.

2. Information We Collect

The Footwear Magazine Newsletter is distributed through Substack. When you subscribe, the following information may be collected:

• Email address — required to deliver the newsletter

• Name — if voluntarily provided during signup

• Payment information — for paid subscribers, processed and stored securely by Substack; RETAILBOSS INC. does not store payment card details

• Subscription tier and status — free or paid

• Engagement data — such as open rates and click activity, as provided through Substack’s analytics tools

3. How We Use Your Information

RETAILBOSS INC. uses subscriber information solely for the following purposes:

• Delivering the Footwear Magazine Newsletter to your inbox

• Communicating subscription-related updates, including billing notices and policy changes

• Analyzing aggregate readership trends to improve editorial content

• Responding to subscriber inquiries or support requests

We do not use subscriber data for targeted advertising, data profiling, or any purpose unrelated to the newsletter.

4. Data Sharing and Third Parties

RETAILBOSS INC. does not sell, rent, or trade subscriber data to any third party.

Subscriber data is processed through Substack, our newsletter platform provider. Substack operates under its own Privacy Policy, available at substack.com/privacy. By subscribing, you also agree to Substack’s data practices.

We do not share individual subscriber information with affiliate partners, sponsors, or advertisers. Affiliate and sponsorship relationships have no access to subscriber data.

5. Affiliate Links and Tracking

The Footwear Magazine Newsletter may include affiliate links. Clicking these links may allow third-party retailers or affiliate networks to place cookies or tracking pixels on your device in accordance with their own privacy policies. RETAILBOSS INC. does not control third-party tracking technologies and encourages readers to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites they visit.

6. Cookies

The Footwear Magazine Newsletter is delivered via email and the Substack web platform. Substack may use cookies and similar technologies on its web properties. Please refer to Substack’s Cookie Policy for full details.

7. Data Retention

Subscriber data is retained for as long as your subscription is active. If you unsubscribe, your data is managed per Substack’s data retention and deletion policies. You may request deletion of your personal data by contacting us directly or through Substack’s account settings.

8. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Access — request a copy of the data we hold about you

• Correction — request correction of inaccurate information

• Deletion — request that your data be deleted

• Opt-out — unsubscribe at any time using the unsubscribe link in any newsletter email

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us via the email listed on the Footwear Magazine Substack publication page.

9. Children’s Privacy

The Footwear Magazine Newsletter is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has subscribed without parental consent, please contact us and we will remove the account promptly.

10. Security

RETAILBOSS INC. takes reasonable measures to protect subscriber data. As newsletter distribution is handled through Substack, the security infrastructure of Substack’s platform applies. We encourage subscribers to use strong, unique passwords for their Substack accounts.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

RETAILBOSS INC. reserves the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. Material changes will be communicated to subscribers via the newsletter or a notice on the Substack publication page. Continued subscription following any update constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

12. Contact

For privacy-related questions or data requests, please contact us via the contact information listed on the Footwear Magazine Substack publication page.

The Footwear Magazine Newsletter is owned and operated by RETAILBOSS INC., DBA Footwear Magazine — an independent editorial publication. We are committed to transparency, editorial integrity, and the responsible handling of subscriber data.