Effective Date: April 8, 2025
Website: https://williamlbeyne.com
Author: William Lbeyne
This Privacy Policy describes how your personal information is collected, used, and shared when you visit or interact with https://williamlbeyne.com (the “Site”).
1. Information We Collect
When you visit the Site, we may collect the following types of information:
a. Personal Information You Provide
- Name and email address (e.g., when subscribing to a newsletter, filling out a contact form, or commenting)
- Other information you choose to share voluntarily
b. Automatically Collected Information
We may automatically collect certain data such as:
- IP address
- Browser type
- Device type
- Pages viewed and referring website
- Time and date of visit
This data is used to understand visitor behavior and improve site performance.
2. How We Use Your Information
We may use the information collected for the following purposes:
- To respond to inquiries and messages
- To send email newsletters or updates (if you subscribe)
- To monitor and analyze usage and trends
- To protect, maintain, and improve the website and services
We will never sell or rent your personal information to third parties.
3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
The Site may use cookies and similar technologies to:
- Enhance user experience
- Track website usage statistics
- Remember your preferences
You can disable cookies through your browser settings. However, this may affect your experience on the Site.
4. Third-Party Services
We may use third-party tools and plugins, such as:
- Google Analytics (to collect traffic and usage data)
- Email marketing services (e.g., Mailchimp, ConvertKit, etc. — depending on what you use)
- Embedded content (e.g., YouTube videos, social media widgets)
These third parties may collect data according to their own privacy policies.
5. Email Communications
If you subscribe to receive updates, we may send you emails about new blog posts, books, appearances, or promotions. You can opt out at any time using the unsubscribe link in the email.
6. Data Security
We take reasonable precautions to protect your data, including using SSL encryption and secure third-party services. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.
7. Your Rights (GDPR Considerations)
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have certain rights:
- The right to access, update, or delete your personal data
- The right to withdraw consent at any time
- The right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at contact@williamlbeyne.com.
8. Children’s Privacy
This website is not intended for use by children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
9. Changes to This Policy
We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with a revised “Effective Date.” Continued use of the site after changes implies your consent to the updated policy.