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Privacy Policy
Effective date: January 13, 2026
This Privacy Policy explains how Ari Armstrong collects, uses, and protects information provided by users of the Sites.
1. Information You Provide Voluntarily
Ari Armstrong may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide, including through:
- Email subscriptions
- Donations or purchases
- Comment submissions
- Direct communications
This information may include your name, email address, and other information you choose to share.
2. Third-Party Services
The Sites use third-party services, which may collect or process information according to their own privacy policies. These services may include, but are not limited to:
- Mailchimp
- Patreon
- PayPal
- Amazon
- Hostinger (web hosting)
- GoatCounter (privacy-focused analytics)
Ari Armstrong does not control these third-party services and is not responsible for their data practices. Users should review the privacy policies of those services directly.
3. Analytics and Tracking
Some Sites use GoatCounter, a privacy-focused analytics service, to collect limited, aggregated information about site usage. Ari Armstrong does not directly collect personally identifiable tracking data beyond what users voluntarily provide.
4. Data Storage and Security
Personal information may be stored on computers, electronic devices, or servers owned or controlled by Ari Armstrong or by third-party service providers.
Ari Armstrong takes reasonable measures to safeguard personal information but cannot guarantee absolute security. You acknowledge that no method of electronic storage or transmission is completely secure.
5. Data Sharing and Sales
Ari Armstrong does not sell personal information to third parties.
Information may be shared with third-party service providers solely for purposes such as email delivery, payment processing, analytics, or site hosting, consistent with this Privacy Policy.
6. External Links
The Sites may link to external websites not operated by Ari Armstrong. This Privacy Policy does not apply to those sites, and Ari Armstrong is not responsible for their content or privacy practices.
7. Changes to This Policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time. Changes become effective upon posting.
8. Contact
Questions regarding these Terms of Use or Privacy Policy may be directed to Ari Armstrong via the contact information provided on the Sites.