Learning The Hard Way

Privacy Policy: Learning The Hard Way

Effective date: February 7th, 2026

Learning The Hard Way (the “Publication”) is created and written by Dane Sanders and hosted on Substack. By subscribing or reading, you consent to the handling of your information as described here and in Substack’s own Privacy Policy, which governs how Substack collects, stores, and secures your data.

What I see and how I use it

When you subscribe, Substack shares certain information with me, such as your email address, name (if provided), subscription status, and any comments you choose to post. I use this information only to send you emails, improve the Publication, engage with the community, and occasionally share updates about related projects like Men & Women of Discomfort. I do not sell your personal information to third parties for their independent marketing.

Substack’s role

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Your choices

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Changes

I may update this policy periodically to reflect changes in how the Publication operates or in Substack’s practices. When I do, I’ll update the “Effective date” above, and your continued use of the Publication after that date will mean you accept the updated version.