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Privacy Policy

Overview

Doug Sjoquist (“Doug,” “the Author,” “this website”) respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what
information may be collected when you visit this website, how that information may be used, and what choices
you have.

Note: This policy is provided for general informational purposes and is not legal advice.

Information Collected

This website may collect information in the following ways:

1) Information you provide

Email subscriptions: If you sign up for an email list, you may provide an email address and optionally a name.
Contact forms: If you send a message, you may provide contact details and the content of your message.
Comments: If comments are enabled, you may provide a name, email address, and comment text.

2) Information collected automatically

Usage data: Pages viewed, links clicked, approximate location (city/region), device/browser type, and referring pages.
Log data: IP address and other technical details used to operate and secure the site.

How Information Is Used

Information may be used to:

Operate and improve the website (performance, layout, content relevance).
Respond to inquiries and provide requested information.
Send newsletters or updates if you opt in (you can unsubscribe anytime).
Analyze traffic patterns and site usage to understand what readers find helpful.
Protect the website from spam, abuse, or security threats.

Cookies and Similar Technologies

This website may use cookies (small text files stored on your device) and similar technologies to
provide site functionality, remember preferences, and measure site performance.

Types of cookies that may be used

Essential cookies: Required for the site to function properly.
Analytics cookies: Help understand how visitors use the site.
Preference cookies: Remember settings (if applicable).

You can control cookies through your browser settings and, where available, any on-site cookie banner/controls.
Disabling cookies may impact some site features.

Analytics

This website may use analytics services to measure traffic and understand how readers interact with pages.
Analytics providers may set cookies and collect usage data.

Providers: [e.g., Google Analytics]
Purpose: measuring site traffic and improving content and usability.

If you do not use analytics, remove this section.

Email Newsletter

If you subscribe, your email address (and any optional details you provide) may be stored by an email service
provider to send updates such as new releases, behind-the-scenes notes, and occasional announcements.

You can unsubscribe using the link in any email.
Unsubscribing removes you from future marketing emails, though certain transactional emails may still occur (if applicable).

Email provider: ConvertKit

Third-Party Services and Embedded Content

Some pages may include embedded content (for example, videos, maps, or social media posts). Embedded content
from other websites behaves as if you visited those sites directly and may collect data, use cookies, or track
your interaction.

Third-party tools may also be used for hosting, security, spam prevention, forms, email delivery, or analytics.
These providers may process information on this website’s behalf according to their own privacy policies.

This website does not sell your personal information. Information may be shared only when necessary to:

Operate the website via trusted service providers (hosting, email delivery, analytics, spam prevention).
Comply with legal obligations or respond to lawful requests.
Protect the rights, safety, and security of the website, its visitors, or others.

Data Retention

Personal information is retained only as long as needed for the purposes described in this policy, unless a
longer retention period is required by law or legitimate business needs (for example, maintaining subscriber
lists until you unsubscribe).

Security

Reasonable measures are used to protect your information. However, no website or transmission method can be
guaranteed 100% secure. Visitors should use caution when sharing sensitive information online.

Your Choices and Rights

Unsubscribe: You can unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time.
Cookies: You can manage cookies through your browser settings and any site cookie controls.
Access/Deletion: You may request access to or deletion of personal information where applicable.

To make a request, contact: admin@dougsjoquist.com

Children’s Privacy

This website is not directed to children under 13, and it does not knowingly collect personal information from children. If a parent or guardian believes a child has provided personal information,
please contact admin@dougsjoquist.com to request deletion.

Changes to This Policy

This policy may be updated from time to time. The “Effective date” at the top indicates the latest revision.
Continued use of the website after changes are posted means you accept the revised policy.

Contact

Questions about this Privacy Policy can be sent to:
Doug Sjoquist
Email: admin@dougsjoquist.com