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dalejohnsonjr.com

Privacy Policy

 

Effective Date: February 27, 2026

Last Updated: February 27, 2026

Website: https://dalejohnsonjr.com

Contact: dalejohnsonjr@hotmail.com

 

1. Introduction

Welcome to dalejohnsonjr.com (the “Site”). This Privacy Policy explains how Dale Johnson Jr. (“I,” “me,” or “my”) collects, uses, and protects information when you visit this website.

This Site is a personal author website featuring personal essays, non-fiction writing, cultural reviews, and information about original published works. It is not a commercial platform or a data-driven service. My commitment to your privacy is simple: I collect as little information as necessary, I do not sell your data, and I am transparent about what I do collect and why.

By using this Site, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the Site.

 

2. Information I Collect

2.1 Information You Provide Directly

I only collect information you voluntarily provide. This may include:

  • Your name and email address, if you contact me through the email link on the Site
  • The content of any message you send me directly
  • Any other information you choose to include in your message

I do not operate a contact form, newsletter signup, or user registration system at this time. All contact is initiated through a direct email link.

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you visit the Site, certain information is collected automatically through third-party analytics tools (see Section 4). This may include:

  • Your IP address (anonymized where possible)
  • Browser type and version
  • Operating system
  • Pages visited and time spent on each page
  • Referring website or source (how you arrived at the Site)
  • General geographic location (country or city level, not precise location)
  • Device type (desktop, mobile, tablet)

This information is collected in aggregate to help me understand how readers find and use the Site. It is not used to identify you personally.

2.3 Information I Do Not Collect

To be clear, I do not collect or store:

  • Payment information of any kind
  • Social Security numbers or government identification
  • Health or medical information
  • Precise geolocation data
  • Information from children under 13 years of age (see Section 9)

 

3. How I Use Your Information

Any information collected through this Site is used solely for the following purposes:

  • To respond to messages or inquiries you send me directly
  • To understand how readers engage with the Site and its content, in order to improve the reading experience
  • To monitor site performance and identify any technical issues
  • To comply with applicable laws and legal obligations

I do not use your information for advertising, marketing campaigns, or automated decision-making. I do not build user profiles or track individual behavior over time.

 

4. Third-Party Services & Analytics

This Site uses the following third-party services, each of which may collect certain data independently. I encourage you to review their respective privacy policies.

4.1 Google Analytics

This Site uses Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google LLC. Google Analytics uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect anonymized data about how visitors use the Site. This data is processed by Google on servers that may be located outside your country of residence.

Data collected by Google Analytics may include: pages visited, session duration, traffic source, device type, and approximate geographic location. This data is aggregated and does not identify you personally.

You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on, available at: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout

Google’s Privacy Policy is available at: https://policies.google.com/privacy

4.2 Google Search Console

Google Search Console is used to monitor the Site’s presence in Google search results. This service does not collect personal information about individual visitors.

4.3 WordPress & Hosting Provider

This Site is built on WordPress and hosted through a third-party hosting provider. Your hosting provider may collect server logs that include IP addresses and access times as part of standard server operations. Please refer to your hosting provider’s privacy policy for more information.

4.4 Elementor Page Builder

This Site uses the Elementor page builder plugin for WordPress. Elementor may collect anonymized usage data related to the performance of the plugin. It does not collect personal information about Site visitors.

4.5 Social Media Links

This Site contains links to external social media platforms including Threads and Instagram. Clicking these links will take you to third-party websites governed by their own privacy policies. I am not responsible for the privacy practices of these platforms.

 

5. Cookies

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. This Site uses cookies in the following ways:

5.1 Analytics Cookies

Google Analytics places cookies on your device to track aggregate visitor behavior. These cookies help me understand how readers navigate the Site. No personal information is stored in these cookies.

5.2 WordPress Functional Cookies

WordPress may set functional cookies necessary for the Site to operate correctly. These are session-based and do not track your activity across other websites.

5.3 Managing Cookies

You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies, delete existing cookies, or be notified when cookies are set. Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of some features on this Site.

For more information on managing cookies, visit: https://www.allaboutcookies.org

 

6. Data Sharing & Disclosure

I do not sell, rent, trade, or share your personal information with third parties for commercial purposes. Period.

The only circumstances under which information may be disclosed are:

  • To third-party service providers listed in Section 4, as described, solely to operate the Site
  • To comply with a legal obligation, court order, or government request
  • To protect my rights, property, or safety, or that of others, where required by law

No other sharing occurs. I have no advertising partners, affiliate arrangements, or data broker relationships.

 

7. Data Retention

Email communications: If you contact me by email, I retain your message and contact information for as long as necessary to respond to your inquiry and for a reasonable period thereafter for record-keeping purposes. I do not maintain permanent marketing lists.

Analytics data: Google Analytics retains data according to its own retention settings, which I have configured to the minimum available period. Aggregated, anonymized analytics data may be retained longer for site performance evaluation.

You may request deletion of any personal information I hold about you at any time by contacting me at the email address listed at the top of this policy.

 

8. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information. These may include:

8.1 Right to Access

You have the right to request information about what personal data I hold about you, if any.

8.2 Right to Correction

You have the right to request correction of any inaccurate personal information I hold about you.

8.3 Right to Deletion

You have the right to request that I delete personal information I hold about you. Please note that some information may need to be retained to comply with legal obligations.

8.4 Right to Opt Out of Analytics

You may opt out of Google Analytics data collection at any time using the opt-out tool referenced in Section 4.1, or by adjusting your browser’s cookie settings.

8.5 California Residents (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including 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. As stated in this policy, I do not sell personal information. To exercise your CCPA rights, contact me at the email address listed above.

8.6 European Residents (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including the right to access, rectify, erase, or port your personal data, and the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority. The legal basis for processing any personal data collected through this Site is legitimate interest (analytics) and consent (direct communications). To exercise your GDPR rights, contact me at the email address listed above.

 

9. Children’s Privacy

This Site is not directed to children under the age of 13. I do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child under 13 has provided personal information through this Site, please contact me immediately at the email address listed above and I will take steps to delete that information promptly.

This Site contains personal essays and non-fiction writing intended for a general adult audience. Content is not specifically targeted at minors.

 

10. Data Security

I take reasonable measures to protect any personal information collected through this Site. These measures include using HTTPS encryption for all Site communications, limiting access to personal communications to myself only, and using reputable third-party service providers with their own security standards.

However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. While I strive to protect your information, I cannot guarantee absolute security. If you have reason to believe that your interaction with this Site has been compromised, please contact me immediately.

 

11. External Links

This Site contains links to external websites, including cultural review subjects (films, albums, television shows), social media platforms, and other resources. These external sites are not operated by me and are governed by their own privacy policies.

I am not responsible for the content or privacy practices of any third-party website. Clicking an external link from this Site means you are leaving dalejohnsonjr.com and entering a site over which I have no control. I encourage you to review the privacy policy of any website you visit.

 

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

I may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in my practices, legal requirements, or the addition of new features to the Site. When I make changes, I will update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this document.

I encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically. Your continued use of the Site following any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy. If the changes are significant, I will make reasonable efforts to notify visitors by posting a notice on the Site.

 

13. Contact Information

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or the handling of your personal information, please contact me directly:

 

Dale Johnson Jr.

Website: https://dalejohnsonjr.com

Email: dalejohnsonjr@hotmail.com

Location: Severn, Maryland, United States

 

I will make every effort to respond to privacy-related inquiries within 30 days of receipt.

 

This Privacy Policy applies solely to dalejohnsonjr.com and does not extend to any third-party websites linked from this Site.

dalejohnsonjr.com  •  Privacy Policy  •  Effective February 27, 2026