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Privacy Policy

Last updated: March 22, 2026

This Privacy Policy describes how roarofwinchester.com and anenduringspark.com (the "Sites"), operated by Nick Dowbiggin, handle your information.

1. Information We Collect

Newsletter subscribers: If you subscribe, we collect your email address. That's it. We use Listmonk (self-hosted) for email delivery. Your email is stored on our servers and never shared with third parties.

Analytics: We use Google Analytics 4 (GA4) to understand how visitors use the Sites. GA4 collects anonymized data including pages visited, session duration, device type, browser, and approximate geographic region. No personally identifiable information is collected through analytics.

Server logs: Standard web server logs record IP addresses, request timestamps, and pages accessed. Logs are retained for up to 90 days for security purposes.

2. What We Do NOT Collect

• We do not collect payment information (there is nothing to purchase on these Sites)
• We do not collect names, phone numbers, or physical addresses
• We do not use advertising trackers or retargeting pixels
• We do not use social media tracking scripts

3. Cookies

The Sites use a minimal number of cookies:

• Google Analytics (_ga, _ga_*): Anonymized usage tracking. Can be blocked via browser settings or the GA opt-out add-on.
• Cloudflare (__cf_bm): Security and bot detection. Session-based.

We do not use advertising, marketing, or social media cookies.

4. How We Use Your Information

• Email addresses: solely to send book updates and newsletter content
• Analytics data: to understand which content resonates and improve the Sites
• Server logs: security monitoring and troubleshooting

5. Information Sharing

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with anyone. The only third parties that process data in connection with these Sites are:

• Google Analytics: Anonymized usage data
• Cloudflare: CDN and security (processes request metadata)

6. Your Rights

You may at any time:

• Unsubscribe from the newsletter using the link in any email
• Request deletion of your email from our subscriber list
• Block analytics cookies through your browser settings

For Canadian residents: your rights under PIPEDA are respected. For EU visitors: your rights under GDPR are respected. Contact us to exercise any data rights.

7. Data Security

All data is transmitted over HTTPS. Our servers use standard security practices including firewalls and access controls.

8. Children's Privacy

These Sites are not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be reflected by the "Last updated" date above.

10. Contact

For privacy questions or data requests, contact the author through the Sites.