Privacy Policy

Last updated: August 3, 2026

Information collected through this website

You may browse this website without directly providing your name, email address, or other contact information. The website uses Google Analytics to understand how visitors find and use the site. Google Analytics may collect information such as:

• Pages visited and interactions with the website;
• Referring websites and outbound link clicks;
• Browser, device, and operating-system information;
• Approximate geographic location; and
• Session and usage statistics.

Google Analytics uses cookies and similar technologies, including a first-party cookie used to distinguish visitors and sessions. This information helps improve the website and understand which content is useful to readers. Duane does not ask Google Analytics to collect information that directly identifies you.

Newsletter subscriptions

The newsletter subscription form and author newsletter are provided through Substack. If you subscribe, Substack collects and processes information such as your email address, subscription status, and any profile information you choose to provide. Duane may receive subscriber information that Substack makes available to publication owners.

Subscriber information is used to send author updates, book announcements, practical observations, and related communications. You can unsubscribe at any time by using the unsubscribe link included in an email. Substack's handling of information is also governed by the Substack Privacy Policy.

Information you provide by email

If you contact Duane by email, the information contained in your message—such as your name, email address, and the contents of your inquiry—will be used to respond to you and maintain appropriate business records.

How information is shared

Personal information is not sold. Information may be processed by service providers that support this website and newsletter, including Google Analytics and Substack, according to their own terms and privacy practices. Information may also be disclosed when required by law or when reasonably necessary to protect legal rights or the security of the website.

External websites

This website contains links to Amazon, social-media platforms, Substack, book websites, and other third-party services. Those websites have their own privacy policies and practices. This policy does not control how third-party websites collect or use information after you leave DuaneMcHodgkins.com.

Your choices

You can limit or block cookies using your browser settings. You may also use the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on. Blocking cookies or using privacy tools may affect how some website features work.

To unsubscribe from the newsletter, use the unsubscribe link in any Substack email. To ask about, correct, or request deletion of information you have provided directly to Duane, use the contact information below. Information managed independently by Google or Substack may need to be addressed directly with those providers.

Data retention and security

Information is kept only as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this policy, legal obligations, or legitimate recordkeeping. Reasonable steps are taken to protect information, but no website, email system, or online service can guarantee absolute security.

Children's privacy

This website is intended for a general audience and is not directed to children under 13. Duane does not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 through this website.

Changes to this policy

This policy may be updated when website services or privacy practices change. The revised policy will be posted on this page with an updated date.

Contact

For questions or privacy-related requests, email Duane@duanemchodgkins.com.