Your privacy is important. This privacy policy outlines the types of information collected when you visit this site, how that data is used, and the limited cases in which information may be shared.
Information Collected
This site collects limited information in the following ways:
- Email Addresses: If you subscribe to the newsletter, your email address is collected and stored via Beehiiv, a third-party email marketing platform.
- Contact Form Submissions: Messages submitted through contact forms are stored securely in the WordPress database and sent directly to the site owner via email. These are only used for communication initiated by you.
- Analytics Data: The site uses Google Analytics and Jetpack to track general site usage trends. This data is anonymized and helps improve content and functionality.
- Local Personalization Signals: Anonymous interaction data may be stored locally in your browser to provide personalized messaging. This data is not stored on the server or used to identify you, and no personally identifiable information (PII) is collected or transmitted.
Use of Information
Information collected on this site is used solely for the purposes described below. No personal data is sold or shared with third parties, except as required to operate core services you engage with:
- Newsletter Delivery: Email addresses are used to send newsletters via Beehiiv. You can unsubscribe at any time using the link provided in each email.
- Visitor Analytics: Aggregate usage trends are analyzed using Google Analytics and Jetpack to improve content and site performance.
- Personalization: Locally stored, anonymous data may be used to provide personalized homepage content using OpenAI's generative models. No identifiable information is used.
- Communication: If you contact the site owner, your message is retained for reference and potential follow-up.
Third-Party Services
This site uses the following third-party services, each of which has its own privacy policies and data handling practices:
- Beehiiv: Used for managing and delivering the email newsletter.
- Google Analytics: Collects anonymized data about how visitors use the site.
- Jetpack: Provides additional analytics, security, and performance features.
- OpenAI APIs: Used in generating homepage messaging personalization, relying only on anonymous browser signals stored locally.
- Gumroad: Linked to for plugin extensions; any purchases or interactions there are governed by Gumroad’s own policies.
Cookies and Local Storage
This site does not use third-party advertising cookies. However, the site may utilize local storage in your browser to enhance your experience. This includes anonymous interaction data used solely for personalization on your next visit. No personal data or identifiers are stored.
Affiliate Links
This site occasionally includes affiliate links to services or products that the site owner personally uses and recommends. If you click on these links and make a purchase, the site may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you. These links are clearly disclosed and do not impact your privacy or browsing experience.
Data Retention
Only minimal data is retained and only for as long as needed for the specific purpose it was collected:
- Newsletter subscriptions remain active until you unsubscribe.
- Contact form messages are retained for communication history unless you request deletion.
- Analytics data is stored by third-party services in accordance with their own retention policies.
- No personal data is retained for personalization features.
Your Rights
You have the right to access, update, or delete any personal data this site may have about you. Since this site collects very limited personal information, such requests typically apply to newsletter subscriptions or contact form messages. To make a request, simply reach out via the contact form.
Legal Basis for Processing
For visitors from regions with data protection regulations (such as the EU or California), this site processes personal data under the following lawful bases:
- Consent: For newsletter subscriptions and contact form submissions, data is collected only with your active consent.
- Legitimate Interests: Anonymous analytics and personalization features are implemented to improve user experience and site performance.
Data Security
Reasonable technical and organizational measures are taken to protect any data handled by this site. While no system is completely immune to risk, this site limits data collection and uses secure platforms for data processing and storage.
Contact
If you have any questions or concerns about this privacy policy or the handling of your data, please feel free to get in touch using the contact form available on this site.