Privacy Policy

Last update: July 2025

Thank you for visiting donaldharoldyoung.com. Your privacy is important to me. This policy outlines how I collect, use, and protect your personal information.

1. Information I Collect

I may collect personal information when you:

  • Subscribe to the newsletter

  • Submit a message through the contact form

  • Comment or engage with embedded content (e.g. Substack or social media)

  • Use the website (via cookies or analytics)

Types of data collected may include:

  • Name

  • Email address

  • IP address

  • Browser/device info

2. How Your Information Is Used

I use your information to:

  • Send emails or newsletters you’ve subscribed to

  • Respond to contact form submissions

  • Improve website functionality and performance

  • Track basic engagement analytics

3. Email Communications

If you join my mailing list, you’ll receive occasional updates, essays, and announcements. You can unsubscribe at any time using the link in any email, or by contacting me directly at info@donaldharoldyoung.com.

4. Cookies & Tracking

This site may use cookies or third-party tools (like Google Analytics or Substack embeds) to track basic engagement metrics. This helps improve the reading experience, but does not collect personal details unless voluntarily submitted.

You can control cookie preferences in your browser settings.

5. Data Sharing

I do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. Your data will only be shared with trusted third-party services necessary for operating this website (e.g., email newsletter platforms, analytics tools), and only under secure and privacy-compliant terms.

6. Embedded Content & External Links

Pages on this site may include embedded content (e.g., Substack, podcasts, YouTube). These external sites may collect data as if you visited them directly and are subject to their own privacy policies.

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access the personal data I hold about you

  • Request correction or deletion of your data

  • Withdraw consent at any time

To do so, contact me at info@donaldharoldyoung.com.

8. Changes to This Policy

This policy may be updated from time to time. The latest version will always be available here with the most recent revision date.

9. Contact

If you have any questions about this privacy policy or your data, feel free to reach out:

info@donaldharoldyoung.com