Privacy Policy

Last updated: June 7, 2026

What I Collect

When you voluntarily subscribe through the subscription form, this website collects the following personal information:

• Email address
• Phone number

In addition, when you read blog posts on this site, I automatically record your IP address, the approximate location (city, region, and country) derived from it, and the time of your visit. I use this only to understand where my readers are and how often posts are read. This information is not sold or shared with third parties, and collecting it is not required to read the blog.

This site also uses Vercel Web Analytics, a privacy-friendly analytics service that measures aggregate site traffic. It does not use cookies and does not collect personally identifiable information; it records only anonymized data such as the pages visited, the referring site, and general device and browser type.

How I Use Your Information

Your email address or phone number is used solely to send you updates about new blog posts published on this website. That's it. Your information is not used for any other purpose.

Who I Share Your Information With

I do not sell, trade, or share your personal information with any third parties. Your email address and phone number are stored securely and are only accessible by me. The only third-party services involved are the email and SMS delivery providers used to send you the notifications you opted into.

SMS/Text Messages

SMS notifications are a completely optional service. The blog and all other content on this website are freely accessible without providing a phone number or any other contact information. If you voluntarily choose to subscribe with your phone number, you consent to receive recurring automated SMS/text messages about new blog posts published on this website. These messages are sent only to the phone number you provide at the time of subscription.

• What is sent: Notifications about new blog posts, including the post title and a link to read it.
• Frequency: Message frequency varies based on how often new posts are published. You will only receive messages when new content is available.
• Opt-out: You can stop receiving text messages at any time by replying STOP to any message, visiting the unsubscribe page, or contacting largejamie@gmail.com.
• Rates: Message and data rates may apply depending on your mobile carrier and plan.
• How your phone number is used: Your phone number is collected solely to send you the text message notifications you opted into. It is not sold, shared, or used for any other purpose.
• Consent to receive text messages is not a condition of any purchase or service.

Data Storage

Your information is stored securely and is retained only for as long as you remain subscribed. You can unsubscribe at any time by replying STOP to any text message, using the unsubscribe page, or by contacting me at largejamie@gmail.com.

Cookies

This website uses cookies only for authentication purposes (to remember that you have entered a password to access protected pages). No tracking or analytics cookies are used.

Contact

If you have any questions about this privacy policy or want to request deletion of your data, contact me at largejamie@gmail.com.