Last updated: October 30, 2025
This Privacy Policy describes how Derek C Chance (“I,” “me,” or “my”) collects, uses, and protects personal information through derekchance.com (“the Site”).
1. Information I Collect
1.1 Personal Information
If you subscribe to my newsletter, contact me, or fill out a form on the Site, I may collect:
- Your name (optional)
- Your email address
1.2 Automatically Collected Information
When you visit the Site, certain data may be collected automatically, such as:
- IP address, device, and browser type
- Pages visited, referring/exit pages, and time spent
- Cookies or similar technologies (see Section 4)
This helps me understand how visitors use the Site and improve content over time.
2. How I Use Your Information
- Send email newsletters or updates (if you’ve subscribed)
- Respond to questions or requests
- Improve the Site’s performance and experience
- Maintain website security and compliance
I do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties.
3. Email Communications
If you subscribe to my newsletter, your email address will be used solely for updates about my books, stories, poems, events, or related projects. You can unsubscribe anytime via the “unsubscribe” link in any email.
My email list may be managed through a third-party provider (e.g., Mailchimp, MailPoet, or Substack), which processes data under its own privacy practices.
4. Cookies
The Site uses cookies and similar technologies to:
- Understand how visitors use the Site
- Enable basic functionality (e.g., remembering preferences)
A cookie consent banner appears on your first visit to accept or manage cookie settings. You can also disable cookies in your browser at any time.
If your consent tool offers a settings link or shortcode, place it here. For example (replace with your plugin’s option):
Manage cookies: [your_cookie_manager_shortcode]
5. Third-Party Services
The Site may include links to external services or embedded content (such as YouTube, Amazon, or newsletter platforms). These services may collect data according to their own privacy policies. I encourage you to review third-party privacy policies when you leave the Site.
6. Data Protection and Retention
I take reasonable measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse.
Personal information (like email addresses) is kept only as long as needed for the purposes described in this policy, or until you unsubscribe.
7. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights to access, correct, or delete your personal data and to withdraw consent for communications.
To make a request, contact me at [email protected]. I may need to verify your identity before fulfilling certain requests.
8. Updates to This Policy
I may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated date.
9. Contact
Derek C. Chance
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.derekchance.com