Privacy Policy
Last Updated: January 22, 2026
Thank you for visiting Whatever Matters ("we," "our," or "us"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect information about you when you visit any of our websites, including:
and any related services, including our newsletter, podcast, and any other service that links to this Privacy Policy (collectively, "Services").
1. Information We Collect
We may collect personal information from you in the following ways:
Information You Provide Directly: When you sign up for our newsletter, book coaching sessions, inquire about sponsorships, or communicate with us, we may collect information such as your name, email address, and any other details necessary to fulfill your requests.
Automatically Collected Information: We may collect certain information automatically when you visit our websites, including your IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, and other browsing information. This helps us improve our websites and provide a better user experience.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We may use cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience and provide analytics. You can control cookie preferences in your browser settings.
2. How We Use Your Information
We may use the information collected in the following ways:
To Provide and Improve Our Services: We use your information to deliver our services, respond to your inquiries, process coaching bookings, manage sponsorships, and enhance the functionality and performance of our websites.
For Communication Purposes: We use your contact information to send newsletter updates, coaching confirmations, sponsorship details, or other information related to our services. You can unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time.
For Analytics and Personalization: We analyze user behavior to improve our content, services, and marketing efforts and to personalize your experience on our websites.
3. Information Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information under the following circumstances:
With Service Providers: We may share your information with third-party service providers (including Substack for newsletter distribution and Topmate for coaching bookings) who assist us in operating our websites, conducting business, or providing services to you. These parties are authorized to use your information only as necessary to perform services on our behalf.
For Legal Reasons: We may disclose your information if required by law or if we believe such action is necessary to comply with legal obligations, protect our rights, or prevent fraud.
With Your Consent: We may share your information with third parties when you explicitly consent to such sharing.
4. Third-Party Services
Our Services integrate with third-party platforms:
Substack: Newsletter subscriptions are managed through Substack. By subscribing, you agree to Substack's privacy policy and terms of service.
Topmate: Coaching and consulting bookings are processed through Topmate. By booking a session, you agree to Topmate's privacy policy and terms of service.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third-party services.
5. Security of Your Information
We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of data transmission or storage is completely secure. We encourage you to take steps to protect your information when using the internet.
6. Your Choices
Updating Your Information: You can update or correct your information by contacting us at narayanan@chalkmeout.com.
Opt-Out of Marketing Communications: If you no longer wish to receive marketing emails from us, you can opt-out by clicking the unsubscribe link in the email or contacting us directly.
Cookies: You can control the use of cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our websites.
7. International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence, including the United States and Germany. By using our Services, you consent to such transfers.
8. Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide our Services, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. You may request deletion of your information by contacting us.
9. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:
The right to access your personal information
The right to correct inaccurate information
The right to request deletion of your information
The right to object to processing of your information
The right to data portability
To exercise these rights, please contact us at narayanan@chalkmeout.com.
10. Children's Privacy
Our websites are not intended for children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn that we have collected information from a child under 13, we will promptly delete it.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on our websites and updating the "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of our Services constitutes your acceptance of any revised Privacy Policy.
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
Chalkmeout Inc.
Email: narayanan@chalkmeout.com