Privacy Policy
Last updated: 2026-04-23
This privacy policy explains how gregmaxfield.com collects, uses, and protects information when you visit this site. I take your privacy seriously and collect only what's necessary to understand how the site is used and to communicate with readers who opt in.
Information Collected
Analytics (Google Analytics)
This site uses Google Analytics (ID: G-BNVECLV39M) to understand how visitors use the site — which pages are read, how long visitors stay, and where traffic comes from. Google Analytics collects data such as your IP address (anonymized), browser type, device type, and pages visited. This data is processed by Google and subject to Google's Privacy Policy. You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on .
Email Collection (Kit / ConvertKit)
If you subscribe to updates or a newsletter through this site, your email address is collected and stored by Kit (formerly ConvertKit). Providing your email is entirely voluntary. You can unsubscribe at any time using the unsubscribe link included in every email. Kit's privacy practices are governed by the Kit Privacy Policy.
Vercel Analytics
This site is hosted on Vercel, which may collect anonymized performance and usage data as part of its infrastructure. See the Vercel Privacy Policy for details.
Cookies
This site uses cookies primarily for analytics purposes (Google Analytics) and to maintain session state. No advertising or cross-site tracking cookies are used. You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect some site functionality.
Information Sharing
I do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties, except as described above (Google Analytics, Kit). Your data is never used for advertising targeting.
Data Retention
Analytics data is retained according to the default retention periods set by Google Analytics (26 months). Email subscriber data is retained until you unsubscribe or request deletion.
Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights regarding your personal data under applicable privacy laws, including:
- CCPA (California): The right to know what personal information is collected, the right to delete personal information, and the right to opt out of the sale of personal information. This site does not sell personal information.
- GDPR (European Union / UK): The right to access, rectify, erase, restrict, or port your personal data, and the right to object to processing.
To exercise any of these rights, or to request deletion of your data, contact me at greg@gregmaxfield.com.
External Links
This site contains links to external websites (Substack, Amazon, Bookshop.org, etc.). This privacy policy applies only to gregmaxfield.com. Please review the privacy policies of any external sites you visit.
Children's Privacy
This site is not directed at children under 13 and does not knowingly collect personal information from children.
Changes to This Policy
This policy may be updated occasionally. The "last updated" date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision.
Contact
Questions about this privacy policy? Reach me at greg@gregmaxfield.com or through the About page.