Terms of Service & Privacy Policy

Effective Date: April 25, 2025

Welcome to Sustainability Skill Set. This document outlines the Terms of Service and Privacy Policy governing your use of our newsletter and any associated digital content. By subscribing, you agree to the terms below and consent to the collection and use of your data as described.

1. Purpose of the Newsletter

Sustainability Skill Set is a newsletter written for sustainability professionals. Our content includes updates from the Sustainability Skill Set Podcast—such as new episode announcements, summaries, guest insights—and curated resources related to sustainability careers. This may include articles, book summaries, and industry updates.

2. Subscription and Communication Frequency

Subscribers will typically receive emails on a weekly basis. On occasion, additional emails may be sent if there is timely or especially relevant content to share. We may also send promotional communications that align with the interests of sustainability professionals.

You may unsubscribe at any time by using the link provided in the footer of our emails. You may also manage your preferences to receive only specific categories of communication.

3. Information We Collect

When you subscribe, we may collect:

• Required: Your email address
  
• Optional: Your first and last name, company name, profession, industry, and stated interests
  
• Automatically collected: Technical data such as IP address, browser type, device information, and email engagement metrics (e.g., open and click-through rates), which are collected by our email service provider, BeeHiiv
  

4. How We Use Your Information

We use this information to:

• Send you the newsletter and related communications
  
• Customize content based on your professional interests
  
• Improve our newsletter by analyzing engagement trends
  
• Occasionally provide relevant promotional material
  

We do not use your information for profiling or automated decision-making.

5. Data Storage and Protection

All subscriber data is stored securely within the BeeHiiv platform. We do not store this information outside of BeeHiiv and do not grant access to third parties. BeeHiiv employs industry-standard safeguards to protect your personal information.

6. Data Sharing and Third Parties

Your personal information is never sold, traded, or rented. We do not share your data with any third parties outside of BeeHiiv and the internal team responsible for newsletter operations.

7. Your Rights

If you reside in the European Union, United Kingdom, or another jurisdiction with privacy protections, you have the right to:

• Access any personal information we hold about you
  
• Request corrections or updates
  
• Request deletion of your data (“right to be forgotten”)
  
• Object to or restrict how we process your data
  
• Withdraw consent at any time
  

To exercise any of these rights, email us at louis.demaso@sustainabilityskillset.com.

8. Cookies and Tracking

BeeHiiv uses cookies, pixels, and similar tracking technologies to monitor how subscribers interact with our emails (e.g., open rates, click activity). This helps us improve content relevance and delivery. You can manage cookies through your browser settings, though this may limit tracking functionality.

9. Content Ownership and Use

All content distributed via the Sustainability Skill Set newsletter—including text, graphics, episode summaries, and curated resources—is the intellectual property of Sustainability Skill Set, unless otherwise stated. No portion of the newsletter may be reproduced, republished, or distributed without our express written consent.

10. Disclaimers and Limitations

All content shared through this newsletter is provided for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to serve as professional, legal, financial, or business advice. While we strive for accuracy and relevance, we make no guarantees regarding completeness or applicability.

We disclaim liability for any direct or indirect loss arising from reliance on information presented in the newsletter.

11. Modifications and Termination

We reserve the right to modify the newsletter content, delivery schedule, or these terms at any time. We will notify subscribers of material changes when appropriate. Continued use of the newsletter following changes constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.

We also reserve the right to discontinue the newsletter at our discretion.

12. Contact

For questions about this policy or how your data is handled, contact:

Louis DeMaso
Email: louis.demaso@sustainabilityskillset.com