🌱 Bloom Differently — Privacy Policy

Effective Date: January 1, 2026

This Privacy Policy explains how Bloom Differently, a publication by Sarah A. Potter, collects, uses, and protects your information when you subscribe, read, or interact with this publication.

1. Information Collected

When you subscribe or interact with Bloom Differently, the following information may be collected:

• Your email address

• Your name (if provided)

• Payment information (processed through Substack/Stripe; not stored directly by Sarah A. Potter)

• Engagement data (such as opens, clicks, and interactions)

This information is collected through Substack’s platform.

2. How Your Information Is Used

Your information may be used to:

• Send newsletter emails and updates

• Provide access to paid content (if applicable)

• Improve the quality and relevance of content

• Respond to messages or inquiries (when appropriate)

Your information is not used to provide individualized clinical care.

3. Third-Party Services

Bloom Differently is hosted on Substack, which may collect and process data according to its own privacy policies.

Payment processing is handled by third-party services (such as Stripe).

You can review their policies here:

• Substack: https://substack.com/privacy

• Stripe: https://stripe.com/privacy

Sarah A. Potter does not control how these third parties manage your data.

4. Email Communications

By subscribing, you consent to receive emails from Bloom Differently.

You may:

• Unsubscribe at any time using the link in any email

• Manage your subscription preferences through Substack

5. Confidentiality & Sensitive Information

This publication is a public, non-clinical space.

• Please do not share sensitive personal or health information via email or comments

• Confidentiality cannot be guaranteed in communications through this platform

• Messages are not part of a protected therapeutic relationship

5A. Client Confidentiality and Use of Examples

As a counselor in training, client confidentiality is strictly maintained at all times.

• No clients of Sarah A. Potter are ever discussed, referenced, or identifiable within this publication

• Any examples, scenarios, or descriptions included in Bloom Differently are composite, fictionalized, or conceptual in nature

• These examples are created for educational and illustrative purposes only and are not based on any identifiable individual

This approach is in alignment with professional ethical standards, including the ACA Code of Ethics, which prioritizes client privacy and confidentiality.

6. Data Security

Reasonable measures are taken to protect your information; however, no online system can guarantee complete security.

Information is stored and managed through Substack and its associated services.

7. Children’s Privacy

This publication is not intended for children under 13, and personal information is not knowingly collected from children.

8. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

• Access your personal data

• Request corrections

• Request deletion of your data

You can typically manage your information directly through your Substack account or by unsubscribing.

9. Changes to This Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically. Continued use of this publication indicates acceptance of any changes.

10. Contact

For general privacy-related questions, you may contact:
info@sarahapotter.com

Please note: this is not a secure or confidential channel for clinical communication.