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# Privacy basics for small newsletters
- URL: https://letterharbor-demo.synaps.media/library/privacy-basics-for-newsletters/
- Published: 2026-08-07T13:00:00.000Z
- Updated: 2026-10-26T22:27:31.000Z
- Description: Consent, data, and what to tell readers, in plain language. Not legal advice.
- Author: Avery Lin
- Tags: Reference, #resource

This is a plain-language overview, not legal advice. Laws differ by country, so check the rules that apply to you and your readers.

## Consent

- Only add people who asked to subscribe.
- Make it clear at signup what they will receive and how often.
- Keep a record of when and how each person subscribed. Most platforms do this for you.

## Data you hold

- Collect only what you need. An email address is usually enough.
- Know where your subscriber data is stored and who can access it.
- Delete data when someone asks you to.

## What to tell readers

A short privacy page should say what you collect, why, where it is stored, and how to ask for it to be deleted. Link it from your signup form and footer.

## Tracking

Open and click tracking is common, but tell readers you do it. If you add analytics to your website, choose a privacy-friendly option where possible.