Effective Date: February 15, 2026
At Real CEO Stories, we advocate for ownership—and that includes ownership of your data. We are committed to transparency regarding how we collect, use, and protect your information as you engage with our platform.
1. Information We Collect
We collect information to provide a more tailored and insightful experience for our community of leaders:
- Voluntary Information: This includes names, email addresses, and professional details provided when you subscribe to our newsletter, submit a story, or inquire about partnerships.
- Automated Information: Like most digital platforms, we use cookies and similar technologies to analyze site traffic, understand user behavior, and improve our content delivery. This may include your IP address, browser type, and pages visited.
2. How We Use Your Data
Your data is used to fuel growth and connection, specifically:
- To deliver the “Blueprint” newsletter and leadership updates.
- To process and vet story submissions for publication.
- To analyze platform performance and improve our “Practical Insight” features.
- To ensure the security and integrity of our global community.
3. Data Ownership & Protection
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for their marketing purposes. We implement industry-standard security measures to safeguard your data against unauthorized access or disclosure.
4. Third-Party Integrations
Our platform may utilize trusted third-party services (such as analytics providers or email marketing tools) to enhance our operations. These partners are vetted to ensure they maintain the same high standards of data integrity that we uphold.
5. Your Choices
You have the right to:
- Opt-out of any marketing communications at any time via the “unsubscribe” link.
- Request access to or deletion of the personal data we hold about you.
- Disable cookies through your browser settings, though this may impact certain site functionalities.
6. Updates to This Policy
As the leadership landscape evolves, so may our practices. We will notify our community of any significant changes by updating the effective date at the top of this page.