Sparker’s Soapbox LLC
Effective Date: April 20, 2026
Sparker’s Soapbox LLC (“we,” “us,” or “our”) operates the website located at sparkers-soapbox.com. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices available to you.
1. Information We Collect
a. Information You Provide Voluntarily
We collect personal information you choose to provide, including:
- First and last name
- Email address
- Any message or comment submitted through our contact form
This information is collected when you submit a contact form on our website.
b. Newsletter Subscriptions (Substack)
Our website includes an embedded subscription form provided by Substack, where you may enter your email address to subscribe to Sparker’s Soapbox updates.
Although the form appears on our website, the information you provide is collected and processed by Substack. Subscriber data is managed by Substack in accordance with its own privacy policy. We do not store or manage subscriber data directly on our website.
c. Automatically Collected Information
Like most websites, we may automatically collect certain information when you visit the site, such as:
- IP address
- Browser type
- Pages visited
- Date and time of visits
This information may be collected through tools such as Google Analytics, Jetpack, and the Facebook Pixel, or similar analytics and tracking services.
We use this information to understand how visitors use our site, to improve content and performance, and, if applicable, to support outreach efforts such as informing or measuring the effectiveness of advertising.
2. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website may use cookies, pixels, and similar technologies to:
- Enable basic site functionality
- Analyze site usage
- Improve user experience
- Measure the effectiveness of communications or outreach
This includes the use of tools such as the Facebook Pixel, which may collect information about your interactions with our website and may be used to support advertising or outreach efforts on platforms such as Facebook.
Embedded services such as newsletter subscription forms may also use cookies or similar technologies.
You can control cookies through your browser settings.
3. How We Use Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Respond to inquiries submitted through our contact form
- Provide access to and manage newsletter subscriptions (via Substack)
- Improve website content, functionality, and performance
We do not use your information for advertising or profiling.
4. Sharing of Information
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.
We may share information only with trusted third-party service providers necessary to operate the website, such as:
- Website hosting providers
- Analytics services
- Email/newsletter platforms (e.g., Substack)
These providers process information in accordance with their own privacy policies.
5. Your Choices and Rights
You have the right to:
- Request access to personal information you have provided
- Request correction or deletion of your information
- Unsubscribe from email communications at any time
To make a request, contact us at:
sandy@sparkers-soapbox.com
If you receive emails through Substack, you can also unsubscribe using the link included at the bottom of each email.
6. Data Retention
We retain personal information only as long as necessary to:
- Respond to inquiries submitted through our contact form
- Maintain website functionality and performance
Information submitted through our contact form may be retained for recordkeeping purposes unless a deletion request is received.
Newsletter subscription data is managed by Substack and is retained in accordance with Substack’s policies.
7. Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your information, but no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is completely secure.
8. Children’s Privacy
This website is not intended for children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
9. External Links
Our website may contain links to other websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The updated version will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.
11. Contact
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, contact:
Sparker’s Soapbox LLC
Email: sandy@sparkers-soapbox.com