What this policy covers
This Privacy Policy describes how Hay Stephen LLC collects, uses, stores, and protects personal information when you visit haystephen.com or interact with the site, including newsletter sign-ups and inquiry forms.
Information we collect
- Email address: When you subscribe to occasional letters, we collect your email address so we can send updates.
- Inquiry details: If you use the Work with Stephen form, we collect the name, email, organization, and message you choose to provide.
- Technical data: Our hosting provider may log standard server information such as IP address, browser type, and request timestamps for reliability and security purposes.
How we use information
- To send newsletters and occasional updates you requested.
- To respond to inquiries submitted through the contact form.
- To maintain website security, reliability, and performance.
- We do not sell personal information to third parties.
Cookies and analytics
We use only the cookies and local storage necessary for the site to function, such as remembering your session state. We do not use third-party advertising or analytics cookies by default. If analytics are added in the future, this section will be updated and visitors will be notified.
How information is stored
Data is stored through Lovable Cloud infrastructure, which includes managed database and authentication services. We rely on the platform's built-in security controls, including encrypted connections and access controls, while also limiting what we collect to what is necessary.
Your choices
- Unsubscribe: Every newsletter includes an unsubscribe link. You can also request removal at any time by emailing us.
- Access or deletion: You may ask us to access, correct, or delete the personal information we hold about you.
Data retention
We keep subscriber and inquiry information only as long as needed to provide the requested service or fulfill the related purpose. When you unsubscribe, your email is removed from active mailing lists.
Third-party services
We may link to external sites such as LinkedIn, YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts. Those services have their own privacy policies, and we encourage you to review them before sharing personal information there.
Changes to this policy
We may update this Privacy Policy as the site or our practices change. The latest version will always be posted here with an updated effective date.
Contact
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please email stephen@haystephen.com.