Effective Date: January 27, 2026
Richard Trotter (“we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting any personal information you provide while using this website. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, safeguard, and manage your information.
By accessing or using this website, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect personal and non-personal information in several ways.
- Personal Information
You may voluntarily provide personal information, including but not limited to:
- Full name
- Email address
- Messages submitted through contact forms
- Podcast inquiries or submissions
- Any information you choose to share in communications
We only collect personal information when you willingly provide it.
- Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our website, certain information may be collected automatically, such as:
- IP address
- Browser type
- Device type
- Operating system
- Pages visited
- Time spent on pages
- Referring URLs
This data is used for analytics and site optimization purposes only.
- Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We may use cookies or similar technologies to:
- Improve website performance
- Understand visitor behavior
- Track traffic patterns
Cookies do not contain personally identifiable information.
You may disable cookies through your browser settings, though doing so may affect website functionality.
2. How We Use Your Information
Your information may be used to:
- Respond to inquiries or emails
- Communicate about podcast participation
- Improve website experience
- Analyze site traffic
- Promote books or related content
- Maintain internal records
- Prevent fraud or misuse
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.
3. Legal Basis for Processing Information
We process your data based on:
- Your consent
- Legitimate business interests
- Compliance with legal obligations
You may withdraw consent at any time by contacting us.
4. Sharing of Information
We do NOT sell your personal information.
We may share information only:
- With trusted service providers assisting website operations (such as hosting or analytics)
- When required by law
- To protect our rights or safety
- In connection with a business transfer or restructuring
All third-party service providers are required to maintain confidentiality.
5. Third-Party Links
This website may contain links to third-party websites (such as book retailers or podcast platforms).
We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of external sites. Please review their privacy policies separately.
6. Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill its intended purpose or comply with legal obligations.
You may request deletion of your personal information at any time.
7. Data Security
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information.
However, no internet transmission is completely secure. By using this website, you acknowledge that you provide information at your own risk.
8. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights including:
- Access to your personal data
- Correction of inaccurate information
- Deletion of your information
- Restriction of processing
- Objection to processing
- Data portability
To exercise these rights, contact us using the details below.
9. Children’s Privacy
This website is not intended for children under 13 years of age.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware of such data, it will be deleted.
10. International Visitors
If you access this website from outside the United States, your information may be transferred to servers located in the U.S.
By using the website, you consent to this transfer.
11. Email Communications
If you contact us via email:
- We will use your address only to respond or communicate about relevant content
- You may request removal from future communications at any time
We do not send unsolicited spam.
12. Analytics Services
We may use analytics tools (such as Google Analytics) to understand how visitors interact with the website.
These services may collect anonymized data such as IP addresses and browsing behavior.
13. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time.
Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.
Continued use of the website indicates acceptance of changes.
14. Your Consent
By using this website, you consent to this Privacy Policy.
15. Contact Information
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact:
