Privacy Policy

Last updated: July 14, 2026

Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how Seth Comire (“I,” “me,” “my”) collects, uses, discloses, and safeguards your information when you visit my website (the “Site”) and use my content and services.

By using this Site, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the Site.

Information I Collect

Information You Provide Directly

  • Contact information (such as name and email address) when you:
  • Subscribe to my newsletter
  • Submit a contact form
  • Leave a comment on a post
  • Any information you include in messages or comments you send to me

Automatically Collected Information

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

  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Device type and operating system
  • Referring and exit pages, URLs, and timestamps
  • Pages viewed and links clicked
  • General location based on IP (country/region)

This data may be collected through:

  • Server logs
  • Cookies and similar tracking technologies
  • Analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics or similar)

Comment Data

If you leave a comment:

  • I collect the data shown in the comment form (name, email, comment content)
  • Your IP address and browser user agent string may be collected to help with spam detection
  • An anonymized string created from your email address may be provided to third-party services for spam protection and avatar display, if enabled

How I Use Your Information

I use collected information for purposes including:

  • To operate, maintain, and improve the Site and its content
  • To send you newsletters, updates, and marketing communications you have opted into
  • To respond to your comments, questions, and support requests
  • To analyze usage and performance of the Site (traffic, engagement, popular content)
  • To detect, prevent, and address technical issues, fraud, or security concerns
  • To comply with legal obligations and enforce my Terms of Use

I do not sell your personal information.

Legal Basis for Processing (for International Visitors)

For visitors from jurisdictions that require a legal basis for processing (such as the EU/UK under GDPR), I typically rely on:

  • Consent: When you voluntarily subscribe to my email list, submit forms, or accept cookies
  • Legitimate interests: For analytics, security, improving my services, and preventing abuse, provided these interests are not overridden by your rights
  • Contract performance: When I respond to requests or provide resources you ask for
  • Legal obligations: To comply with applicable laws, regulations, or court orders

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

I use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Remember your preferences
  • Understand how visitors use the Site
  • Support affiliate links and tracking when you click on recommended products or services
  • Support future advertising and measurement (if and when implemented)

For more details about how I use cookies and how you can manage them, please see my separate Cookie Policy.

How I Share Your Information

I may share information with:

Service Providers and Partners

Third parties who help me operate the Site and services, such as:

  • Email marketing platforms (for newsletters)
  • Analytics providers (for traffic and performance analysis)
  • Web hosting providers
  • Security and spam-prevention tools

Affiliate Programs and Networks

When you click on an affiliate link, certain information (such as that you came from my Site, IP address, browser data, and purchase events) may be tracked by the affiliate partner or network to calculate commissions.

Legal and Security Purposes

  • To comply with applicable laws, regulations, or legal processes
  • To protect my rights, property, and safety, and that of users or others

I do not share your personal information with third parties for their direct marketing purposes unrelated to my services.

Data Retention

I retain your information only for as long as necessary for the purposes set out in this Privacy Policy, including:

  • Newsletter data: Retained while you remain subscribed and for a reasonable period thereafter for record-keeping, unless you request deletion sooner
  • Comments: Retained as long as the comment remains published on the Site or as required for legal or operational reasons
  • Analytics data: Retention periods may vary by provider; typically aggregated and anonymized after a set period

Data Security

I use reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure. I cannot guarantee absolute security of your information.

Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:

  • Access: Request a copy of the personal information I hold about you
  • Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
  • Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal requirements
  • Objection/Restriction: Object to or request restriction of certain processing activities
  • Portability: Request transfer of your personal information to you or another provider where technically feasible

You can also:

  • Unsubscribe from my email newsletter at any time by using the link provided in each email
  • Manage cookies via your browser settings and, where available, via tools or banners I provide

To exercise your rights or request information, contact me at hello@sethcomire.com.

Children’s Privacy

This Site is not directed to children under 13 years of age, and I do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If I become aware that I have collected such information, I will take steps to delete it.

International Data Transfers

If you are accessing the Site from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored in, and processed in the United States and other countries where my service providers are located. By using the Site, you consent to such transfers, subject to applicable privacy laws.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

I may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will take effect when posted on this page, with an updated “Last updated” date. Your continued use of the Site after such changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated Policy.

Contact Me

If you have questions or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact me at:

Seth Comire
Email: hello@sethcomire.com