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Privacy Policy for Roots & Resonance Musing Publications
At Sacred Aura & Co, your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect any information you provide when subscribing or interacting with our Substack publications.
1. Information Collection
We may collect personal information such as your name and email address when you subscribe to our publications, comment on posts, or participate in surveys or giveaways. This information is used to send you content updates, newsletters, or other communications related to Sacred Aura & Co.
2. Use of Information
The information you provide is used solely for the purpose of enhancing your experience with Sacred Aura & Co and ensuring you receive the most relevant content. We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties unless required by law.
3. Cookies and Tracking
We may use cookies or similar tracking technologies to improve your experience on our site and Substack publications. This data is used for analytics and optimizing our content.
4. Data Security
We are committed to keeping your personal information secure. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
5. Third-Party Links
Our publications may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those third-party sites.
6. Your Rights
You have the right to unsubscribe from our mailing list at any time, and you may request access to or deletion of any personal information we hold about you by contacting us directly.
By interacting with Sacred Aura & Co's Substack, you agree to this privacy policy. We reserve the right to update or modify this policy as needed, and any changes will be posted on this page.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding this policy, please contact us at rootsandresonance@substack.com subject ‘Privacy on Substack’.
Privacy Policy for Legacy Project Publications
Effective Date: July 22, 2025
Project Title: Folklore, Rituals & Cosmologies of the Haitian and Dominican Diaspora Legacy Project
Hosted by Roots & Resonance | Viergelyn Chery-Reed
1. What We Collect
When you submit a story, you may share:
A name or pseudonym (optional)
An email address (optional, used only for communication)
Your location or cultural background (if offered)
The content of your submission (story, ritual, dream, image, audio, etc.)
You may remain anonymous. We do not require identifying personal data unless you wish to be credited by name or receive updates.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information you provide to:
Attribute submissions when appropriate
Notify contributors about project updates (if you opted in)
Safely archive the cultural knowledge you’ve shared
Curate content for publication, events, or education in alignment with our mission
Your data is never sold, and we will not contact you for unrelated purposes.
3. Communal Knowledge Notice
We recognize that many submissions are based on ancestral, collective, or folkloric knowledge with no known “original” author. In these cases:
We treat your submission as a shared cultural contribution
If you request anonymity or partial credit (e.g., "Haitian diaspora, Brooklyn"), we will honor that
We will notify the community of future projects through Substack/email updates rather than individual approval for each use
4. How Your Data Is Stored
Your submission data may be collected via:
Google Forms
Substack (newsletter and post interactions)
Secure cloud storage or local archives for project continuity
We take reasonable steps to protect this data and never publish your contact information publicly.
5. Your Rights
You have the right to:
Request your story be updated, edited, or removed
Choose how you’re credited (full name, pseudonym, anonymous)
Unsubscribe from any email updates at any time
To make any changes to your information or submission, please contact us at:
📧 rootsandresonance@substack.com