Effective date: March 1, 2026. This policy explains how The Relevant Leader (operated by Relevant Leader Network) collects, uses, and protects your information when you visit our website or subscribe to our newsletter.
1. Information We Collect
We collect information you provide directly to us, including:
- Email address — when you subscribe to our newsletter or create an account
- Name — when you submit a contact form, comment, or contributor application
- Payment information — when you purchase merchandise or books (processed securely by Stripe; we do not store card details)
- Message content — when you contact us or submit a pitch
We also automatically collect certain technical information when you visit our site, including your IP address, browser type, pages visited, and time spent on pages. This is collected through standard server logs and analytics tools.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Send our weekly newsletter and editorial communications (only with your explicit consent)
- Process and fulfill orders from our shop
- Respond to your inquiries and messages
- Improve our website, content, and user experience
- Understand how our audience engages with our content
- Comply with legal obligations
We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for their marketing purposes. Ever.
3. Email Communications
When you subscribe to The Relevant Leader newsletter, you consent to receiving our weekly digest and occasional announcements. Every email we send includes an unsubscribe link. You can opt out at any time, and we will remove you from our list within 10 business days.
We use a third-party email service provider to send newsletters. Your email address is shared with this provider solely for the purpose of delivering our emails.
4. Cookies
Our website uses cookies — small text files stored on your device — to:
- Remember your preferences (such as dark/light mode)
- Understand how visitors navigate our site (via analytics)
- Enable essential site functionality
You can disable cookies through your browser settings. Note that some features of our site may not function properly without cookies.
5. Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services that may collect or process data on our behalf:
- Google Analytics — website traffic and behavior analysis
- Stripe — secure payment processing for shop purchases
- Email service provider — newsletter delivery
- Webflow — website hosting and infrastructure
Each of these services has its own privacy policy governing their data practices. We encourage you to review them.
6. Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, or as required by law. If you unsubscribe from our newsletter, we will remove your email from our active list. If you request deletion of your account or data, we will fulfill that request within 30 days.
7. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights regarding your personal data, including:
- The right to access the personal information we hold about you
- The right to correct inaccurate information
- The right to request deletion of your data
- The right to withdraw consent for communications
- The right to data portability
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at [email protected].
8. Children's Privacy
Our website is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child, please contact us immediately and we will delete it.
9. Security
We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, loss, or disclosure. However, no internet transmission is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the "last updated" date at the top of this page. For significant changes, we will notify subscribers via email. Your continued use of our site after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
11. Contact Us
If you have questions about this privacy policy or how we handle your data, please contact us:
- Email: [email protected]OCTYPE html>
Privacy Policy — The Relevant Leader Skip to main contentLegalPrivacy Policy
Effective date: March 1, 2026. This policy explains how The Relevant Leader (operated by Relevant Leader Network) collects, uses, and protects your information when you visit our website or subscribe to our newsletter.
1. Information We Collect
We collect information you provide directly to us, including:
- Email address — when you subscribe to our newsletter or create an account
- Name — when you submit a contact form, comment, or contributor application
- Payment information — when you purchase merchandise or books (processed securely by Stripe; we do not store card details)
- Message content — when you contact us or submit a pitch
We also automatically collect certain technical information when you visit our site, including your IP address, browser type, pages visited, and time spent on pages. This is collected through standard server logs and analytics tools.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Send our weekly newsletter and editorial communications (only with your explicit consent)
- Process and fulfill orders from our shop
- Respond to your inquiries and messages
- Improve our website, content, and user experience
- Understand how our audience engages with our content
- Comply with legal obligations
We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for their marketing purposes. Ever.
3. Email Communications
When you subscribe to The Relevant Leader newsletter, you consent to receiving our weekly digest and occasional announcements. Every email we send includes an unsubscribe link. You can opt out at any time, and we will remove you from our list within 10 business days.
We use a third-party email service provider to send newsletters. Your email address is shared with this provider solely for the purpose of delivering our emails.
4. Cookies
Our website uses cookies — small text files stored on your device — to:
- Remember your preferences (such as dark/light mode)
- Understand how visitors navigate our site (via analytics)
- Enable essential site functionality
You can disable cookies through your browser settings. Note that some features of our site may not function properly without cookies.
5. Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services that may collect or process data on our behalf:
- Google Analytics — website traffic and behavior analysis
- Stripe — secure payment processing for shop purchases
- Email service provider — newsletter delivery
- Webflow — website hosting and infrastructure
Each of these services has its own privacy policy governing their data practices. We encourage you to review them.
6. Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, or as required by law. If you unsubscribe from our newsletter, we will remove your email from our active list. If you request deletion of your account or data, we will fulfill that request within 30 days.
7. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights regarding your personal data, including:
- The right to access the personal information we hold about you
- The right to correct inaccurate information
- The right to request deletion of your data
- The right to withdraw consent for communications
- The right to data portability
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at [email protected].
8. Children's Privacy
Our website is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child, please contact us immediately and we will delete it.
9. Security
We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, loss, or disclosure. However, no internet transmission is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the "last updated" date at the top of this page. For significant changes, we will notify subscribers via email. Your continued use of our site after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
11. Contact Us
If you have questions about this privacy policy or how we handle your data, please contact us:
- Email: [email protected]OCTYPE html>
Privacy Policy — The Relevant Leader Skip to main contentLegalPrivacy Policy
Effective date: March 1, 2026. This policy explains how The Relevant Leader (operated by Relevant Leader Network) collects, uses, and protects your information when you visit our website or subscribe to our newsletter.
1. Information We Collect
We collect information you provide directly to us, including:
- Email address — when you subscribe to our newsletter or create an account
- Name — when you submit a contact form, comment, or contributor application
- Payment information — when you purchase merchandise or books (processed securely by Stripe; we do not store card details)
- Message content — when you contact us or submit a pitch
We also automatically collect certain technical information when you visit our site, including your IP address, browser type, pages visited, and time spent on pages. This is collected through standard server logs and analytics tools.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Send our weekly newsletter and editorial communications (only with your explicit consent)
- Process and fulfill orders from our shop
- Respond to your inquiries and messages
- Improve our website, content, and user experience
- Understand how our audience engages with our content
- Comply with legal obligations
We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for their marketing purposes. Ever.
3. Email Communications
When you subscribe to The Relevant Leader newsletter, you consent to receiving our weekly digest and occasional announcements. Every email we send includes an unsubscribe link. You can opt out at any time, and we will remove you from our list within 10 business days.
We use a third-party email service provider to send newsletters. Your email address is shared with this provider solely for the purpose of delivering our emails.
4. Cookies
Our website uses cookies — small text files stored on your device — to:
- Remember your preferences (such as dark/light mode)
- Understand how visitors navigate our site (via analytics)
- Enable essential site functionality
You can disable cookies through your browser settings. Note that some features of our site may not function properly without cookies.
5. Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services that may collect or process data on our behalf:
- Google Analytics — website traffic and behavior analysis
- Stripe — secure payment processing for shop purchases
- Email service provider — newsletter delivery
- Webflow — website hosting and infrastructure
Each of these services has its own privacy policy governing their data practices. We encourage you to review them.
6. Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, or as required by law. If you unsubscribe from our newsletter, we will remove your email from our active list. If you request deletion of your account or data, we will fulfill that request within 30 days.
7. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights regarding your personal data, including:
- The right to access the personal information we hold about you
- The right to correct inaccurate information
- The right to request deletion of your data
- The right to withdraw consent for communications
- The right to data portability
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at [email protected].
8. Children's Privacy
Our website is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child, please contact us immediately and we will delete it.
9. Security
We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, loss, or disclosure. However, no internet transmission is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the "last updated" date at the top of this page. For significant changes, we will notify subscribers via email. Your continued use of our site after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
11. Contact Us
If you have questions about this privacy policy or how we handle your data, please contact us:
- Email: [email protected]OCTYPE html>
Privacy Policy — The Relevant Leader Skip to main contentLegalPrivacy Policy
Effective date: March 1, 2026. This policy explains how The Relevant Leader (operated by Relevant Leader Network) collects, uses, and protects your information when you visit our website or subscribe to our newsletter.
1. Information We Collect
We collect information you provide directly to us, including:
- Email address — when you subscribe to our newsletter or create an account
- Name — when you submit a contact form, comment, or contributor application
- Payment information — when you purchase merchandise or books (processed securely by Stripe; we do not store card details)
- Message content — when you contact us or submit a pitch
We also automatically collect certain technical information when you visit our site, including your IP address, browser type, pages visited, and time spent on pages. This is collected through standard server logs and analytics tools.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Send our weekly newsletter and editorial communications (only with your explicit consent)
- Process and fulfill orders from our shop
- Respond to your inquiries and messages
- Improve our website, content, and user experience
- Understand how our audience engages with our content
- Comply with legal obligations
We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for their marketing purposes. Ever.
3. Email Communications
When you subscribe to The Relevant Leader newsletter, you consent to receiving our weekly digest and occasional announcements. Every email we send includes an unsubscribe link. You can opt out at any time, and we will remove you from our list within 10 business days.
We use a third-party email service provider to send newsletters. Your email address is shared with this provider solely for the purpose of delivering our emails.
4. Cookies
Our website uses cookies — small text files stored on your device — to:
- Remember your preferences (such as dark/light mode)
- Understand how visitors navigate our site (via analytics)
- Enable essential site functionality
You can disable cookies through your browser settings. Note that some features of our site may not function properly without cookies.
5. Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services that may collect or process data on our behalf:
- Google Analytics — website traffic and behavior analysis
- Stripe — secure payment processing for shop purchases
- Email service provider — newsletter delivery
- Webflow — website hosting and infrastructure
Each of these services has its own privacy policy governing their data practices. We encourage you to review them.
6. Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, or as required by law. If you unsubscribe from our newsletter, we will remove your email from our active list. If you request deletion of your account or data, we will fulfill that request within 30 days.
7. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights regarding your personal data, including:
- The right to access the personal information we hold about you
- The right to correct inaccurate information
- The right to request deletion of your data
- The right to withdraw consent for communications
- The right to data portability
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at [email protected].
8. Children's Privacy
Our website i