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Privacy Policy
Put Ideas To Work / The Put Ideas To Work Newsletter
Last updated: 2026-05-26
1. Overview
Put Ideas To Work, also known as The Put Ideas To Work Newsletter (the “Publication”) is published by The Venture Operator and values the privacy of its readers and subscribers.
This Privacy Policy explains how personal information is handled in connection with the Publication, primarily through Substack, and how privacy is managed when content is shared on third-party platforms such as LinkedIn.
This policy is intended to be clear, proportionate, and reflective of how the Publication actually operates, consistent with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs). Where readers and subscribers are located in the European Economic Area or the United Kingdom, additional rights apply under the GDPR and UK GDPR, as set out in Section 10.
The Venture Operator operates a separate website at theventureoperator.com, with its own Privacy Policy governing information collected through that site and its associated services. If you interact with both, each policy applies to its respective context.
2. Information collected
Substack subscribers
When you subscribe to the Publication via Substack, the information collected may include:
Your email address
Subscription status (free or paid, if applicable)
Basic engagement information (such as email opens or clicks), as made available by Substack
This information is collected and processed by Substack, which acts as the primary platform and service provider for the Publication.
Readers on third-party platforms (e.g. LinkedIn)
Content from the Publication may also be shared on third-party platforms such as LinkedIn.
When you interact with content on those platforms:
Any personal data collected is governed by the platform’s own privacy policy
The Publication does not receive personal data about individual readers beyond what is publicly visible or aggregated
Please refer to the relevant platform’s privacy policy for details on how your data is handled in those environments.
3. How information is used
Subscriber information is used solely to:
Deliver the Publication via email
Manage subscriptions
Understand high-level engagement trends to improve content quality
The Publication does not:
Sell subscriber data
Rent or trade email addresses
Use subscriber information for third-party marketing
4. Data processing and platform roles
Substack
Substack:
Hosts the Publication
Manages subscriptions and email delivery
Processes subscriber data in accordance with its own Privacy Policy
The Publication relies on Substack’s infrastructure and does not independently control or export subscriber data beyond what the platform provides.
Third-party platforms
When content is shared on platforms such as LinkedIn:
Data collection, tracking, and analytics are controlled by the platform
Interactions are subject to the platform’s terms, policies, and algorithms
The Publication is not responsible for third-party platform data practices.
Where content is shared on third-party platforms, those platforms act as independent data controllers for any information collected. Their handling of your information is governed by their own privacy policies, which we recommend you review directly.
Processes subscriber data in accordance with its own Privacy Policy.
5. Cookies and Analytics
The Publication does not deploy custom tracking cookies or behavioural analytics of its own.
Limited analytics and performance measurement are used through:
Substack’s platform analytics, which provide aggregated engagement information such as opens and clicks
Google Search Console, which provides aggregated and anonymised data such as search queries, impressions, and page performance, and does not provide access to personally identifiable information about individual users
Google Search Console provides aggregated and anonymised data, such as search queries, impressions, and page performance. It does not provide the Publication with access to personally identifiable information about individual users.
Any cookies, analytics, or tracking technologies associated with these or other services where content is shared are governed by the respective privacy policies of:
Third-party platforms where Publication content is shared (such as LinkedIn, X, Threads, Instagram, and TikTok)
The Publication itself does not deploy cookies or tracking technologies outside those used by Substack or third-party platforms.
Any cookies, analytics, or tracking technologies used are governed by:
Substack’s Privacy Policy
The privacy policies of third-party platforms where content is shared
6. Data sharing
Subscriber information is not shared with third parties except:
Where required for the operation of the Publication via Substack
Where required by law
No personal data is shared for advertising or marketing purposes outside the Substack platform.
7. Data retention
Subscriber information is retained for as long as you remain subscribed or as required to operate the Publication.
You may unsubscribe at any time using the unsubscribe link provided in emails. Once unsubscribed, data handling is governed by Substack’s retention and deletion practices.
8. Data security
Subscriber information is accessed only as required to operate the Publication and is handled using the security measures provided by Substack and relevant third-party platforms. The Publication does not routinely maintain independent databases of subscriber information outside those platforms. Where any export or independent processing occurs (for example, for migration, analysis, or operational purposes), reasonable steps are taken to protect that information consistent with the Australian Privacy Principles.
9. International readers
The Publication is operated from Australia. Personal information collected in connection with the Publication is primarily processed by Substack, which operates from the United States. Information may also be processed in other jurisdictions depending on the third-party platforms involved.
By subscribing or engaging with the Publication, you acknowledge that your information may be processed and stored outside Australia and outside your country of residence. We take reasonable steps to engage reputable providers, and Substack's handling of subscriber data is governed by its own Privacy Policy.
10. Your rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights to:
Access personal information held about you
Request correction or deletion of that information
Withdraw consent by unsubscribing at any time
Requests relating to subscriber data are primarily handled through Substack's platform controls and privacy mechanisms.
Where the GDPR or UK GDPR applies to the handling of your personal information, the legal bases for processing are:
Consent, for newsletter subscription and marketing communications
Legitimate interests, for understanding engagement trends and improving content quality
In addition to the rights listed above, you have the following rights under the GDPR or UK GDPR:
Right of access, rectification, erasure, restriction, and objection
Right to data portability
Right to withdraw consent at any time
Right to lodge a complaint with your local supervisory authority
11. Audience and age
The Publication is intended for an adult audience, including founders, investors, operators, and others responsible for capital, execution, and decision-making in venture and enterprise contexts. The Publication is not directed to individuals under the age of 18, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under that age.
If you believe that an individual under 18 has subscribed or provided personal information in connection with the Publication, please contact us and we will take reasonable steps to remove that information through Substack’s platform controls.
12. External links
The Publication may contain links to external websites or resources.
This Privacy Policy does not apply to third-party sites. Please review the privacy policies of any external sites you visit.
13. Data breach notification
The Publication complies with the Notifiable Data Breaches scheme under Part IIIC of the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth). Subscriber data is primarily held and processed by Substack, which carries its own obligations as the platform operator. Where Substack notifies us of a data breach affecting subscriber information, we will pass on relevant notifications to affected subscribers and notify the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner where required by law.
14. Changes to this policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time to reflect changes in the Publication or platform practices.
Material changes will be reflected by an updated “Last updated” date at the top of this page.
15. Contact
For privacy-related questions or concerns regarding the Publication, existing subscribers can contact putideastowork@substack.com.
For all other privacy enquiries, including from non-subscribers or in relation to The Venture Operator more broadly, please refer to the contact details set out in The Venture Operator Privacy Policy.