Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy explains how Michael Charles Davis, writing as M.C. Davis (“I,” “me,” or “my”), collects, uses, and protects information when you visit michaelcharlesdavis.com (the “Site”). I respect your privacy and collect only what is needed to run this author website.

Information I collect

Information you provide. If you subscribe to my newsletter, I collect the email address (and any name) you submit. If you book a meeting or call, the scheduling tool collects the information you enter, such as your name, email address, and any message.

Information collected automatically. Like most websites, my Site and its service providers may automatically collect limited technical information such as your IP address, browser type, device type, referring pages, and pages viewed, along with cookies or similar technologies used to operate the Site and understand general traffic. I do not use this information to identify you personally.

I do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

How I use information

I use the information I collect to:

• send the newsletter and other updates you have requested;
• schedule and manage meetings or calls you book;
• operate, maintain, and improve the Site; and
• respond to your inquiries and comply with legal obligations.

How information is shared

I do not sell your personal information. I share information only:

• with the third-party service providers that operate features of the Site on my behalf (see below), and only as needed to provide those features;
• if required by law, legal process, or to protect rights, safety, or property; or
• in connection with a transfer of my publishing business or its assets, subject to this Policy.

Third-party services

This Site relies on third-party providers, each with its own privacy policy:

• Beehiiv— newsletter subscription and delivery.
• Google— appointment scheduling and/or calendar booking.

When you use these features, the relevant provider processes your information under its own privacy policy. I encourage you to review those policies.

Cookies

The Site may use cookies and similar technologies to operate properly and to understand aggregate usage. Most browsers let you refuse or delete cookies through your browser settings; some features may not function as intended if you do.

Your choices and rights

You may unsubscribe from the newsletter at any time using the link in any email. You may request access to, correction of, or deletion of the personal information I hold about you by contacting me at the address below. Depending on where you live, you may have additional rights under applicable privacy laws; I will honor those rights as required.

Data retention and security

I keep personal information only as long as needed for the purposes described here or as required by law, and I use reasonable measures to protect it. No method of transmission or storage is completely secure, however, and I cannot guarantee absolute security.

Changes to this Policy

I may update this Policy from time to time. The “Effective date” above reflects the most recent revision.

Contact

Questions or requests regarding this Policy may be directed to michael@merek.io.