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Privacy Policy The Quietly Complex
Last updated: May 2026
Who I am The Quietly Complex is an independent publication written by Dr. Monica Band, a licensed trauma therapist. This privacy policy explains how I collect, use, and protect your personal information when you subscribe to or engage with this newsletter.
What information I collect When you subscribe, I have access to your name and email address through Substack. If you become a paid or founding member, Substack and Stripe also process payment information on my behalf. If you comment, engage in the community chat, or send a direct message, I can see the information included in those interactions.
How I use your information Your information is used solely to deliver The Quietly Complex to your inbox, process your subscription, and communicate with you about the publication. I do not sell, trade, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.
Third party platforms This newsletter is hosted on Substack and payments are processed through Stripe. Both operate under their own privacy policies, which govern how they handle your data independently. I encourage you to review Substack’s Privacy Policy and Stripe’s Privacy Policy directly.
A note on clinical content The Quietly Complex draws on clinical knowledge, lived experience, and cultural observation. All essay content uses composite, anonymized, and fictional examples. No content reflects the personal information of any identifiable individual.
Important: this is not therapy The content published in The Quietly Complex, including all essays, community discussions, and any direct correspondence, is intended for educational and reflective purposes only. Nothing here constitutes therapy, clinical advice, diagnosis, or any form of medical or mental health treatment. Reading this publication or engaging with this community does not establish a therapeutic or clinical relationship of any kind. If you are experiencing a mental health crisis or are in need of immediate support, please contact a licensed mental health professional, call 988 (the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline), or go to your nearest emergency room.
Community and chat If you participate in community discussions or chat, please be mindful that other subscribers can see your contributions. Direct messages on Substack are not end-to-end encrypted.
This community is intended to be a safe, respectful, and thoughtful space. Inappropriate, harassing, discriminatory, or abusive behavior of any kind will not be tolerated. Anyone found to be engaging in such behavior will be flagged, blocked, or banned from the community at my discretion and without prior notice.
Please note that the community chat is not continuously monitored. If you are in need of immediate help or are experiencing an emergency, do not use this chat as a resource. Please contact emergency services or a crisis line directly.
Your rights You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in any email. You may also request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal information by contacting me directly at drmonicapband@gmail.com.
Contact If you have any questions about this privacy policy, you can reach me at drmonicapband@gmail.com.