Privacy Policy for The Luxe Materialist

Effective Date: October 13, 2025
Last Updated: October 13, 2025

This Privacy Policy explains how The Luxe Materialist (“we,” “us,” or “our”)—owned and operated by Jessica Pinard—collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you visit our website, subscribe to our newsletter, engage with our content, or interact with our related services.

1. Who We Are

The Luxe Materialist is an independent fashion newsletter and media platform created by Jessica Pinard, focusing on luxury materials, sustainable sourcing, and creative education.
For questions about this policy, contact:
Jessica Pinard
Email: theluxematerialist@substack.com
Location: New York, NY USA

2. Information We Collect

We collect personal and technical information in the following ways:

• Information you provide directly

• Name and email address when you subscribe or contact us

• Optional demographic or professional information you choose to share

• Automatically collected information

• IP address, device type, browser, and approximate location

• Usage data such as email opens, link clicks, and website navigation

• Cookies and similar technologies for analytics and performance

• Third-party sources

We may receive limited analytics or subscription data from service providers such as Substack, email platforms, or analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics).

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Send newsletters, updates, and marketing communications you opt in to

• Manage subscriptions and user preferences

• Improve our content, design, and reader experience

• Comply with legal obligations and prevent misuse

We do not sell or rent your personal information.

4. Legal Basis for Processing (Pursuant to GDPR)

For readers in the EU and UK, we rely on the following legal bases:

• Consent (for subscribing and receiving marketing emails)

• Legitimate interest (to improve content and website function)

• Legal obligation (to retain limited records where required)

5. How We Share Information

We may share limited personal data with:

• Email delivery and analytics providers (e.g., Substack, ConvertKit, Mailchimp)

• Cloud or web-hosting services that securely store data

• Payment or commerce platforms if you purchase future digital products

• Legal or regulatory authorities when required by law

All third-party partners are bound by confidentiality and data-processing agreements consistent with GDPR standards.

6. International Data Transfers

Because The Luxe Materialist may serve an international audience, your data may be transferred to and stored on servers in the United States or other countries whose data-protection laws may differ from those in your jurisdiction.
When such transfers occur, we ensure appropriate safeguards under applicable laws (e.g., Standard Contractual Clauses).

7. Data Retention

We keep your information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described above or as required by law.
When data is no longer needed, it is deleted or anonymized in a secure manner.

8. Your Rights

Depending on where you live, you may have the right to:

• Access a copy of your personal data

• Request correction or deletion

• Withdraw consent at any time

• Object to or restrict processing

• Request data portability

To exercise these rights, contact jessicapinardny@gmail.com

Unsubscribe links are included in every email we send.

9. Cookies and Tracking

Our site and newsletter may use cookies or similar technologies to personalize content, analyze traffic, and measure engagement.
You can control cookies through your browser settings.
By using our site, you consent to this use unless you disable cookies.

10. Security

We maintain reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect personal information against unauthorized access, disclosure, or loss.
While we strive to protect your data, no online platform can guarantee absolute security.

11. Children’s Privacy

Our content is intended for adults and general audiences.
We do not knowingly collect or store information from children under 16.
If you believe a minor has provided us with personal data, please contact us to remove it.

12. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically.
Changes will appear with a new “Last Updated” date.
If material changes occur, we will notify subscribers via email or a site notice.

13. Contact Us

For privacy inquiries, data requests, or concerns, contact:

Jessica Pinard
The Luxe Materialist
Email: theluxematerialist@substack.com
Location: New York, NY USA

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