Privacy Policy
1. Introduction
I respect your privacy and am committed to protecting your personal data. This policy explains how I handle information when you visit my website and subscribe to my newsletter, Long Ago & Far Away, currently hosted by Substack.
2. Information I Collect
When you sign up for my newsletter, I collect the email address you provide. I do not collect any other personal information (such as your name, address, or phone number) unless you explicitly send it to me via a direct contact email.
3. How I Use Your Data
I use your email address exclusively to:
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Send you the Long Ago & Far Away newsletter.
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Provide updates regarding my books, art, and research.
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Respond to any direct inquiries you send me.
I will never sell, rent, or trade your email address with third parties for marketing purposes.
4. Third-Party Services (Substack)
My newsletter is currently managed through Substack. When you subscribe, your email address is stored on Substack’s secure servers. They provide the tools I use to send my updates and manage my subscriber list. You can view Substack’s Privacy Policy on their website for details on how they protect your data. Additionally, I maintain periodic independent backups of my subscriber list to ensure I can continue to communicate with you should I change service providers or for business continuity purposes.
5. Cookies
This website is built using WordPress and the Divi theme, which may use "cookies" (small text files) to improve your browsing experience and analyze site traffic. These do not identify you personally. You can choose to disable cookies in your browser settings at any time.
6. Your Rights
You can opt out of my newsletter at any time by clicking the "Unsubscribe" link at the bottom of any email. You may also contact me directly to request that your data be deleted from my records.
7. Contact
If you have any questions about this policy, please contact me at: contact@marshhawkmedia.com (my publisher).