Effective Date: 2026/07/24 Last Updated: 2026/07/24

Introduction

Welcome to gregwhitehead.com (the "Site"). This Privacy Policy explains how I collect, use, and protect information when you visit the Site. By using the Site, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

Who I Am

gregwhitehead.com is a personal website featuring reflective essays and writing by Greg Whitehead. If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, you can contact me at [Insert Contact Email].

Information I Collect

Information You Provide Voluntarily

If the Site includes a contact form, comment section, or newsletter signup, I may collect information such as your name, email address, and any message content you submit.

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit the Site, certain information may be collected automatically, including:

• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Device type
• Pages visited and time spent on the Site
• Referring website
• General location data (city/country level)

This information is typically collected through cookies, log files, and similar tracking technologies.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

The Site uses cookies to improve your browsing experience, analyze site traffic, and understand where visitors come from. Cookies are small text files stored on your device.

Below is a list of cookies currently used on this Site:

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of the Site.

How I Use Your Information

Information collected may be used to:

• Operate and maintain the Site
• Respond to inquiries or comments
• Analyze usage trends to improve content and site performance
• Send newsletters or updates, if you have subscribed
• Comply with legal obligations

Advertising (Google AdSense)

This Site uses Google AdSense to display advertisements. Google, as a third-party vendor, uses cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this Site or other websites. Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your visit to this Site and/or other sites on the Internet.

You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings. Alternatively, you can opt out of some third-party vendors' use of cookies for personalized advertising by visiting www.aboutads.info.

Ad partners may also collect information such as your IP address, browser type, and browsing behavior to serve relevant ads. For more information on how Google uses data when you use partner sites or apps, see Google's Privacy & Terms site.

Third-Party Services

The Site may use third-party services such as analytics providers (e.g., Google Analytics), advertising providers (e.g., Google AdSense), hosting providers, and cookie consent management tools (e.g., CookieYes). These third parties may collect information as described in their own privacy policies.

• Google Analytics: https://policies.google.com/privacy
• Google AdSense: https://policies.google.com/technologies/ads
• CookieYes: https://www.cookieyes.com/privacy-policy/

Data Sharing and Disclosure

I do not sell your personal information. Information may be shared with:

• Service providers who help operate the Site (e.g., hosting, analytics)
• Legal authorities, if required by law or to protect rights and safety

Data Retention

Information is retained only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law.

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights under applicable privacy laws (such as the GDPR or CCPA), including the right to:

• Access the personal information I hold about you
• Request correction or deletion of your information
• Object to or restrict certain processing
• Withdraw consent for cookies at any time via the cookie consent tool

To exercise these rights, contact me at greg@gregwhitehead.com.

Children's Privacy

The Site is not directed at children under 13, and I do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

Changes to This Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date.

Contact

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

Greg Whitehead greg@gregwhitehead.com gregwhitehead.com