Last updated: June 2026
This policy explains what information this site collects, how it is used, and your rights regarding that information. This site does not sell anything, and I do not sell or share your personal information.
1. Information Collected
Information you provide voluntarily:
Your name and email address, if you sign up for my mailing list or contact me through this site.
Information collected automatically:
Basic usage data such as pages visited, time spent on the site, and referring URLs. This is collected through my website hosting platform and/or analytics tools (such as Google Analytics) and is aggregated and anonymous.
Standard technical information such as your browser type, device type, and IP address, which is logged automatically by most web servers.
I do not collect sensitive personal information such as financial data, government ID numbers, or health information.
2. How Your Information Is Used
Your information may be collected to:
- Respond to messages or inquiries you send me
- Send you my newsletter or other updates you have opted into
- Understand how visitors use the site so I can improve it
I will never use your information to send unsolicited commercial messages unrelated to my work as an author.
3. Mailing List
If you subscribe to my mailing list, your email address is stored with a third-party email service provider (such as Mailchimp, Kit, or Substack). These providers have their own privacy policies governing how they handle your data, and you are responsible for apprising yourself of their policies. You may unsubscribe at any time using the link included in every email I send.
4. Cookies
This site may use cookies — small text files stored on your device — to support basic site functionality and analytics. Most browsers allow you to control or disable cookies through their settings. Disabling cookies may affect your experience on some parts of the site.
5. Third-Party Services
This site may use third-party services such as Google Analytics, social media plugins, or embedded content (for example, from YouTube or Instagram). These services may collect data about your visit independently, subject to their own privacy policies. I do not control how those services collect or use your data.
6. Data Retention
I retain your contact information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purpose for which it was provided — for example, as long as you remain subscribed to my mailing list. You may request deletion of your information at any time by contacting me.
7. Your Rights
Depending on where you live, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:
- Access: the right to request a copy of information I hold about you
- Correction: the right to ask me to correct inaccurate information
- Deletion: the right to ask me to delete your information
- Opt-out: the right to unsubscribe from communications at any time
California residents: Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), you have additional rights regarding your personal information. I do not sell personal information.
European residents: If you are located in the European Economic Area, you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including the right to lodge a complaint with your local supervisory authority.
8. Children's Privacy
This site is not directed at children under the age of 13, and I do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
9. Changes to This Policy
I may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision. Continued use of the site after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.