You agree to the privacy policy below, and the Privacy Policy for Substack, the technology provider.
Last Updated: May 7, 2025
Welcome to Inside Hokie Nation, the unofficial fan-fueled newsletter created by Hokies, for Hokies. Your privacy matters to us — and just like your game-day keys, we don’t take it lightly.
This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and how we keep it safe.
🔐 1. What We Collect
When you subscribe to Inside Hokie Nation, we may collect:
Your email address
Your name (if you provide it)
Optional responses to polls, contests, or surveys
Basic analytics on email opens, clicks, and visits (via Substack or third-party tools)
We do not collect payment details or sensitive personal data unless clearly stated.
✉️ 2. How We Use Your Info
We use your information to:
Send you the weekly newsletter and special updates
Notify you about giveaways, polls, or fan submissions
Improve content based on what readers engage with
Respond to your questions or requests
We never sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties. Period.
🛠️ 3. Tools We Use
We use trusted platforms like:
Substack (to manage subscriptions and deliver the newsletter)
Google Analytics or similar tools (to understand how the site is being used)
Social media embeds (e.g., Facebook, Instagram) that may collect their own data per their terms
If you click on links to other websites, those sites have their own privacy policies we don’t control.
🧽 4. Your Rights
You can:
Unsubscribe at any time using the link at the bottom of any email
Request that we delete your email or personal data
Update your preferences through Substack
Want to make a request? Just email us at info@hokienation.us and we’ll take care of it.
🧢 5. Security
We do our best to keep your data safe using Substack’s secure platform and trusted third-party tools.
That said, no system is 100% bulletproof, so always protect your own devices and accounts too.
📝 6. Changes to This Policy
If we make updates to this Privacy Policy, we’ll post them here with a revised date. If the changes are major, we’ll give you a heads-up via email.
🤝 Contact Us
Have questions about privacy, content, or HokieBird’s dance moves?
Email us anytime at info@hokienation.us