Privacy Policy

Effective Date: April 2026

Introduction

I, Nick Vogel, operate this website as an individual and am committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how I collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit my website.

Information I Collect

Information You Provide

• Newsletter Subscription: If you subscribe to my newsletter, I collect your email address and name through beehiiv, my newsletter service provider.
• Contact Information: If you contact me directly, I may collect your email address and any information you provide in your message.

Information Collected Automatically

• Analytics: I use Plausible Analytics, a privacy-focused analytics service, to collect anonymous usage data. This includes:
  • Page views
  • Referrer information
  • Browser and device type
  • Country (derived from IP address, but IP addresses are not stored)

Plausible does not use cookies and does not collect any personal information.

How I Use Your Information

I use the information I collect to:

• Send you newsletter updates (only if you've subscribed)
• Respond to your inquiries
• Improve the website and content based on anonymous analytics
• Comply with legal obligations

Data Storage and Security

• Newsletter subscriber data is stored securely by beehiiv
• I do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties
• I implement reasonable security measures to protect your information

Third-Party Services

This website uses the following third-party services:

• beehiiv: For newsletter management (beehiiv Privacy Policy)
• Plausible Analytics: For privacy-focused website analytics (Plausible Privacy Policy)
• YouTube: For embedded video content (YouTube Privacy Policy)

Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Unsubscribe from the newsletter at any time using the link in any email
• Request access to your personal information
• Request deletion of your personal information
• Opt-out of analytics by using any ad blocker (though Plausible respects Do Not Track)

Cookies

This website does not use cookies for tracking or analytics. Any cookies that may be set are strictly necessary for the website's functionality.

Children's Privacy

This website is not intended for children under 13 years of age. I do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

Changes to This Policy

I may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

Contact Information

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact me at:

Email: [email protected]

Last updated: April 2026