Privacy Policy

Effective date: July 23, 2026
Last updated: July 23, 2026

This Privacy Policy explains how Andy McPhee (“I,” “me,” or “we”) collects, uses, and protects information when you visit http://www.andymcphee.com (the “Site”). It also describes your rights regarding your personal information and how to exercise them.

By using the Site, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

1. Who I Am

I am Andy McPhee, an author of narrative nonfiction. This Site serves as my author website, where I share information about my books, publish written content, and offer ways for readers to get in touch or stay updated. For any privacy-related questions, you can reach me at andy@andymcphee.com.

2. Information I Collect

Information you provide directly
Contact form submissions. If you use a contact form, I collect the name, email address, and any message content you choose to provide.

Newsletter or mailing list sign-ups. If you subscribe to updates, I collect your email address and, where offered, your name.

Comments. If the Site allows comments, I collect the name, email address, and comment text you submit, along with your IP address and browser information to help detect spam.

Information collected automatically
When you visit the Site, certain information is collected automatically through cookies and similar technologies, including your IP address, browser type and version, device type, operating system, referring website, pages viewed, and the dates and times of your visits. This information helps me understand how visitors use the Site and improve it.

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

The Site uses cookies and similar technologies. Cookies are small text files stored on your device. I use them to:

  • Keep the Site functioning properly (essential cookies).
  • Understand how visitors use the Site so I can improve it (analytics cookies).
  • Measure and improve advertising campaigns (advertising cookies).

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling some cookies may affect how the Site functions. Where required by law, the Site will ask for your consent before placing non-essential cookies.

4. Third-Party Services

I use trusted third-party services to operate the Site and understand its audience. These providers process data under their own privacy policies:

  • Website hosting and platform. The Site is built on WordPress and hosted by [your hosting provider].
  • Google Analytics. I use Google Analytics to understand Site traffic and usage patterns. Google may collect information such as your IP address and browsing activity. You can opt out using Google’s Analytics opt-out browser add-on.
  • Google Ads. I use Google Ads to promote my books, which may use cookies to measure ad performance and show relevant ads.
  • Social media. The Site may link to or embed content from platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn, which may collect information about you subject to their own policies.
  • I do not sell your personal information.

5. How I Use Your Information

I use the information collected to:

  • Respond to your messages and inquiries.
  • Send newsletters or updates you have requested (and only until you unsubscribe).
  • Operate, maintain, and improve the Site.
  • Understand how visitors find and use the Site.
  • Promote my books through advertising and measure the effectiveness of that advertising.
  • Comply with legal obligations and protect against fraud or abuse.

6. How I Share Information

I do not sell or rent your personal information. I share information only in these limited circumstances:

  • Service providers who help operate the Site (such as hosting, analytics, and email services), acting on my behalf.
  • Legal requirements, where disclosure is necessary to comply with the law, respond to lawful requests, or protect rights and safety.

7. Data Retention

I keep personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes described in this policy. Newsletter subscriptions are retained until you unsubscribe. Contact form messages are retained for as long as needed to address your inquiry and for reasonable record-keeping. Analytics data is retained according to the settings of the analytics provider.

8. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on where you live, you may have some or all of the following rights regarding your personal information:

  • The right to access the information I hold about you.
  • The right to correct inaccurate information.
  • The right to delete your information.
  • The right to object to or restrict certain processing.
  • The right to withdraw consent at any time (for example, by unsubscribing).
  • The right to data portability.

To exercise any of these rights, contact me at andy@andymcphee.com. I will respond within the timeframe required by applicable law.

For visitors in the European Economic Area and United Kingdom (GDPR)

If you are located in the EEA or UK, my legal bases for processing your information are your consent, my legitimate interests in operating and promoting the Site, and compliance with legal obligations. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.

For California residents (CCPA/CPRA)

If you are a California resident, you have the right to know what personal information is collected, to request its deletion, to correct inaccurate information, and to opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information. I do not sell your personal information. You will not be discriminated against for exercising these rights.

9. International Data Transfers

The Site is operated from the United States. If you access it from outside the United States, your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States, where data protection laws may differ from those in your country.

10. Children’s Privacy

The Site is not directed to children under 13 (or the equivalent minimum age in your jurisdiction), and I do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided personal information, please contact me and I will delete it.

11. Data Security

I take reasonable measures to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and I cannot guarantee absolute security.

12. Links to Other Websites

The Site contains links to other websites, including online booksellers and social media platforms. I am not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites and encourage you to review their privacy policies.

13. Changes to This Policy

I may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When I do, I will revise the “Last updated” date at the top of this page. Significant changes may be communicated through a notice on the Site.

14. Contact Me

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact:

Andy McPhee
Email: andy@andymcphee.com
Website: http://www.andymcphee.com

ANDY MCPHEE
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