Privacy Policy & Terms
Last updated: April 16, 2026
Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy describes how Zack Simon ("I", "me") collects, uses, and protects information you provide when signing up for The Build Log newsletter.
Information Collected
When you subscribe, I collect:
- Email address (required)
- Phone number (optional, for SMS updates)
How Your Information Is Used
Your information is used solely to send you The Build Log — a periodic newsletter covering what I'm building, decisions I'm making, and progress updates. Specifically:
- Your email address is used to send newsletter emails.
- Your phone number, if provided, is used to send SMS text message updates.
Your information is never sold, rented, or shared with third parties for marketing purposes.
Data Storage
Subscriber information is stored securely on AWS (Amazon Web Services) infrastructure located in the United States.
Opting Out
- Email: Reply to any email with "unsubscribe" or use the unsubscribe link included in every message.
- SMS: Reply STOP to any text message to unsubscribe immediately. Reply HELP for help.
Contact
For any privacy-related questions, contact me at zacksimon13@gmail.com.
Terms & Conditions
By subscribing to The Build Log, you agree to the following terms.
SMS Messaging Terms
- By providing your phone number and checking the consent box, you expressly consent to receive recurring automated SMS text messages from Zack Simon about The Build Log newsletter.
- Message frequency varies. You may receive up to a few messages per week.
- Message and data rates may apply depending on your mobile carrier and plan.
- To stop receiving SMS messages at any time, reply STOP to any message. After the confirmation, no further messages will be sent.
- For help, reply HELP or contact zacksimon13@gmail.com.
- Consent to receive SMS messages is not a condition of any purchase or service.
Email Messaging Terms
- By providing your email address, you consent to receive periodic emails from Zack Simon related to The Build Log.
- You may unsubscribe at any time by replying "unsubscribe" or clicking the unsubscribe link in any email.
Changes to These Terms
These terms may be updated from time to time. Continued subscription after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.