Privacy Policy
Last updated: March 2026
1. Introduction
pennd. ("we," "us," or "our") operates pennd. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you use our platform. By using our services, you agree to the collection and use of information as described in this policy.
2. Information We Collect
We collect the following types of information: Email address — when you subscribe to a creator's journal or submit an application to join the platform. Payment information — when you subscribe, your payment is processed by Stripe. We do not store your credit card details. Stripe's privacy policy applies to payment processing. Usage data — we may collect basic analytics about how you interact with our website, including pages visited and actions taken.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to: — Deliver journal entries from creators you subscribe to — Send transactional emails such as welcome messages and subscription confirmations — Respond to inquiries submitted through our application form — Improve the platform and user experience — Comply with legal obligations
4. Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services to operate our platform: Stripe — payment processing. Visit stripe.com/privacy for their privacy policy. Resend — email delivery. Visit resend.com/privacy for their privacy policy. Supabase — database and file storage. Visit supabase.com/privacy for their privacy policy. We do not sell your personal information to any third party.
5. Email Communications
When you subscribe to a creator's journal, you will receive: — A welcome email upon subscribing — Weekly journal entries from the creator you subscribed to — Transactional emails related to your subscription You can cancel your subscription at any time through the link in any email or by contacting us directly at matt@firstdraftplatform.com.
6. Data Retention
We retain your email address and subscription information for as long as your subscription is active. If you cancel, your data may be retained for up to 12 months for record-keeping purposes before being deleted. You may request earlier deletion by contacting us at matt@firstdraftplatform.com.
7. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data: — The right to access the personal information we hold about you — The right to request correction of inaccurate information — The right to request deletion of your personal information — The right to opt out of marketing communications To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at matt@firstdraftplatform.com. We will respond within 30 days.
8. Cookies
Our website may use cookies to maintain your login state. We do not use tracking or advertising cookies. You can disable cookies in your browser settings, though this may affect the functionality of the site.
9. Children's Privacy
Our platform is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child, please contact us immediately at matt@firstdraftplatform.com.
10. Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or loss. All payment processing is handled by Stripe using industry-standard encryption. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the new policy on this page with an updated date. Your continued use of the platform after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: pennd. Email: matt@firstdraftplatform.com