Dr. Kimberley Palmiotto

Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 02/01/2026

Your privacy matters. This Privacy Policy explains how information is collected, used, and protected when you visit or subscribe to this Substack.

By using this Substack, you agree to the practices described below.

1. Information Collected

When you subscribe or interact with this Substack, certain information may be collected, including:

• Your email address

• Your name or chosen display name (if provided)

• Subscription status (free or paid)

• Engagement data (such as opens, clicks, or listens)

This information is collected through Substack’s platform and tools, not through independent tracking by the author.

2. How Your Information Is Used

Your information is used solely to:

• Deliver written, audio, or visual content you’ve subscribed to

• Communicate with you about new posts, updates, or offerings

• Understand general readership engagement to improve content quality

Your information is never used to diagnose, evaluate, or analyze you personally, emotionally, psychologically, or otherwise.

3. Email Communication

By subscribing, you consent to receive emails related to this Substack, including posts, updates, and occasional announcements.

You may unsubscribe at any time using the link provided in any email. Unsubscribing will stop future communications.

4. No Sale or Sharing of Personal Data

Your personal information is not sold, rented, or shared with third parties for marketing or advertising purposes.

Substack may process your data as part of operating their platform, payment systems, or analytics, in accordance with their own Privacy Policy.

5. Third-Party Services

The Girl Within is hosted on Substack, which may use cookies, analytics, or other technologies to operate their service.

Any third-party tools used (such as payment processors for paid subscriptions) are governed by their own privacy and security policies. The author does not control or store your payment information.

6. Data Security

Reasonable measures are taken to protect your information through Substack’s platform. However, no method of electronic storage or transmission is 100% secure.

By using this Substack, you acknowledge and accept this risk.

7. Emotional Privacy & Boundaries

The Girl Within substack does not request or require you to share personal mental health history, trauma details, or sensitive personal information.

If you choose to comment, reply, or engage, please do so with awareness that public or semi-public spaces cannot guarantee confidentiality.

8. Children’s Privacy

The Girl Within Substack is intended for adults. It does not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under the age of 13.

9. Changes to This Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated occasionally. Any changes will be reflected by an updated effective date. Continued use of the Substack constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

10. Contact

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, you may contact Kimberley Palmiotto through the Substack platform.