Introduction
Welcome to kevinataylor.com ("Website"). Kevin A Taylor ("I," "me," or "my") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how I collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit the Website.
Information I Collect
Personal Information You Provide
- Contact forms & inquiries. Name, email address, subject, and message content when you send a message.
- Newsletter sign‑up. Email address and any preferences you submit.
Automatically Collected Information
- Usage data. IP address, browser type/version, pages viewed, time stamps, referring URL, and other diagnostic data collected via cookies and server logs.
- Cookies and similar technologies. Small files stored on your device to improve functionality (e.g., remembering preferences) and analytics.
How I Use Your Information
- To respond to inquiries. Reply to your questions, provide support, and fulfill any requests.
- To send newsletters. With your consent, deliver updates, promotions, and blog posts.
- To improve the Website. Analyze usage patterns to optimize content, design, and performance.
- To protect security. Monitor and prevent fraud, abuse, or other illegal or harmful activity.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
I use cookies and similar tracking technologies for:
- Essential functionality. To enable core features (e.g., contact form submission).
- Analytics. Via Google Analytics to understand site traffic and usage (see "Third‑Party Services" below).
- Preferences. To remember your choices (e.g., language settings).
You can manage or disable cookies using your browser settings, but this may affect your ability to use certain features of the Website.
Third‑Party Services
I may share aggregated, non‑identifiable data with service providers for analytics and hosting. Key partners include:
- Google Analytics. Tracks and reports Website traffic.
- Email service provider. (e.g., Mailchimp) for managing newsletter subscriptions.
These providers have their own privacy policies; I encourage you to review them.
Information Sharing and Disclosure
I will not sell or rent your personal information. I may share information:
- With service providers. Who perform services on my behalf (e.g., hosting, email delivery).
- To comply with laws. When required by law or to protect rights and safety.
- In connection with business transfers. If the Website is sold, merged, or transferred.
Data Retention
I retain your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined here, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements.
Security
I implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information. However, no security system is impenetrable. Please use caution when transmitting data to the Website.
Your Rights and Choices
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:
- Access, correct, or delete your personal information.
- Object to or restrict processing.
- Withdraw consent at any time (e.g., unsubscribe from newsletters).
To exercise these rights, please contact me using the information below.
Children’s Privacy
The Website is not intended for anyone under the age of 13. I do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe I have done so, please contact me to have it removed.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
I may update this policy from time to time. When changes are made, I will revise the "Effective Date" above and post the updated policy here. Continued use of the Website after changes constitutes your acceptance of the new policy.
Contact Information
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or my data practices, please contact me at: hello@kevinataylor.com
