Privacy

PaulLinehan.co is where I publish my writing, videos, projects, and resources. I also send The Climb newsletter. This policy explains what information is collected when you use the site or sign up for emails.

What information gets collected

When you subscribe, send a message, leave a comment, or fill out a form, you may provide your name, email address, and whatever you put in the message or answers.

Newsletter records include the details needed to send you emails. The email service can also record delivery, opens, and link clicks.

The site uses analytics, cookies, and server logs. These can include information about your browser, device, pages you visit, and approximate location. Server and security logs may also include your IP address. Some cookies come from the services used on the site.

What I use it for

I use this information to send what you signed up for, answer messages, help with resources or existing purchases, and deal with spam and security problems. Site usage information helps me see what people read and use, and what needs fixing.

I don't sell your personal information.

The services involved

The site relies on other services to run. MailerLite handles newsletter subscriptions and emails. Google Analytics is installed to measure visits and activity on the site. Forms use Fluent Forms, and the contact form uses Cloudflare Turnstile to help block spam. Hosting and email providers also process information needed to run the site and deliver messages.

Stripe has been used to process payments. If you follow a link to buy the journal on Amazon, Amazon handles that order.

These services process information as part of doing their jobs and have their own privacy policies. Visiting a linked website or using an embedded feature can also share information with that provider.

Newsletter and email

You can unsubscribe using the link in a newsletter email. If you contact me, I may email you back about your message.

Email delivery, open, and click information can help me understand which emails people use and spot delivery problems.

What you send me

Please leave passwords, payment-card details, medical records, and other highly sensitive information out of forms and emails. Send enough detail for me to understand the question or problem.

If you're asking about an existing purchase or completion claim, I'll use the details you send to respond.

Keeping and deleting information

Information is kept as needed to run the site, provide what you requested, handle support, and meet legal or security requirements.

Unsubscribing stops newsletter emails. It doesn't automatically erase every record connected to your email address. You can ask for deletion at paul@paullinehan.co. Some records may need to be kept for legal or security reasons, or to keep an unsubscribed address from being added back to a mailing list.

Your choices

You can unsubscribe from the newsletter, change your browser's cookie settings, or ask to access, correct, or delete your personal information where applicable. Blocking cookies may affect how parts of the site work.

Send privacy requests to paul@paullinehan.co.

Security

I take reasonable steps to protect your information, but I can't promise perfect security. Please don't send highly sensitive details through forms or email.

Children's privacy

This site is for a general audience and isn't designed to collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has sent personal information, contact me so I can work to remove it.

Changes to this policy

If I update this policy, I'll change the date at the top of the page.