Newsletter platforms track your subscriber relationships, content performance, and revenue. They see who reads your work and how they engage.
Side-by-side comparison of privacy scores across major newsletter platforms services.
| Service | Score | Grade | Key Privacy Issue | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
S
Substack
Best in Category
|
58 | C+ | Subscriber data used for network recommendations | View Review → |
|
G
Ghost
|
50 | C | Member engagement tracked for analytics | View Review → |
|
B
Buttondown
|
45 | C- | Open tracking default for all emails | View Review → |
|
R
Revue
Lowest in Category
|
40 | C- | Twitter integration shares subscriber data | View Review → |
Your subscriber list is a valuable asset stored by the platform.
Opens, clicks, and reading time tracked for each subscriber.
Paid subscription revenue and payment history visible.
Your writing may be analyzed for trending topics.
We also analyze newsletter platforms terms of service for consumer fairness issues like billing, cancellation, and liability.
View ToS Watchdog Newsletter Platforms →Click through for complete privacy analysis of each service.
If you're worried about how these services are using your data, or need help understanding your rights under privacy laws, I can help.