You agree to the privacy policy below, and the Privacy Policy for Substack, the technology provider.

Effective Date: April 22, 2025
Last Updated: April 22, 2025

Thank you for trusting First, See Differently, a publication of Lead Differently, LLC. I (Chris Trout) take your privacy seriously and want you to feel confident and safe being part of this community.

Here’s what you need to know — in simple, straightforward language:

1. What Information I Collect

When you subscribe to First, See Differently, I receive your name (if provided) and email address. If you're a paid subscriber, Substack also processes your payment information — I don’t see or store any of your financial details.

2. How I Use Your Information

I use your email address to send you new posts, occasional updates, and replies if you reach out. That’s it.

3. What I Don’t Do

  • I do not share, sell, or rent your personal information to anyone — ever.

  • I do not track you across the internet or use your information for targeted ads.

  • I do not store any information outside of what Substack provides as part of your subscription.

4. What Substack Does

Your subscription is managed through Substack, which may collect additional data as part of its platform. Substack’s use of your data is governed by their own Privacy Policy, which I encourage you to review.

5. Comments and Community

If you choose to comment on posts, your comments will be visible to others. Please be thoughtful and respectful — this is a space for meaningful dialogue.

6. Your Choices

You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the link at the bottom of any email from me. You can also manage your account settings through Substack.

7. Questions?

If you have any questions or concerns about your privacy, feel free to reach out to me directly through this link.

Thanks again for being here — I’m honored to share this journey with you.

Warmly,
Chris Trout
Lead Differently, LLC