Privacy Policy — jmasonica.com
Effective date: October 23, 2026.”
This Privacy Policy explains how Jmasonica – Future Proof Human (jmasonica.com), operated by Jonathan Mason in Lynwood, Illinois, collects, uses, and protects your information when you visit the site.
Information we collect
We collect only the information needed to run the blog and respond to you.
Information you give us
- Contact form: your name, email address, subject, and message when you get in touch.
- Newsletter: your email address (and name, if provided) when you subscribe.
- Comments: your name, email address, website (optional), and comment text if you comment on a post.
Information collected automatically
- Usage data: pages visited, time on page, referring website, and links clicked.
- Device data: browser type, operating system, device type, and approximate location (city or country) based on IP address.
- Cookies and similar technologies: described in the next section.
How we use your information
- To publish and improve the blog’s content and design
- To reply to messages sent through the contact form
- To send the newsletter you signed up for (you can unsubscribe at any time)
- To understand which articles are useful, using aggregated analytics
- To track affiliate referrals so the blog can earn commissions
- To protect the site from spam, abuse, and security threats
We do not sell your personal information.
Cookies and analytics
Cookies are small files stored on your device that help websites work and remember information. This site uses:
- Essential cookies: needed for the site to function, such as remembering comment details or security checks.
- Analytics cookies: we use Google Analytics to see how visitors use the site. Google may process this data under its own privacy policy. You can opt out with the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
- Affiliate cookies: placed by affiliate partners when you click an affiliate link, so they can credit this blog for a purchase.
You can block or delete cookies in your browser settings. Some features may not work properly if you do.
Affiliate links and disclosure
Some links on this blog are affiliate links. If you click one and make a purchase, the blog may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. I only recommend products and tools I have used or believe will genuinely help readers.
When you click an affiliate link, the partner’s website may collect information about your visit, including through cookies, under its own privacy policy. This blog does not control and is not responsible for third-party websites.
jmasonica – Future Proof Human may participate in affiliate programs including the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Amazon and third parties may place cookies, read cookies, or use web beacons to collect information when you click Amazon links on this site.
How we share information
We share information only with service providers that help run the blog, and only as needed:
- Website hosting and WordPress: to store and deliver the site
- Mailchimp: to manage and send the newsletter
- Google Analytics: to measure site traffic
- Affiliate partners: to track referrals from affiliate links
- Spam protection tools: to filter spam comments and form submissions
We may also disclose information if required by law or to protect the rights and safety of the site and its readers.
Your privacy rights
Depending on where you live, you may have the right to:
- Access the personal information we hold about you
- Ask us to correct or delete it
- Opt out of the newsletter at any time using the unsubscribe link in any email
- Object to or limit certain uses of your information
California residents have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to know what personal information is collected and the right to request deletion. We do not sell personal information.
Visitors from the European Economic Area and the UK may have rights under the GDPR. We process data based on your consent (newsletter, cookies), our legitimate interest in running and improving the blog (analytics, security), or to respond to your requests (contact form).
To make a request, contact us using the details below. We will respond within 30 days.
Children’s privacy
This blog is intended for adults. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has shared information with us, contact us and we will delete it.
Data retention and security
We keep personal information only as long as needed for the purposes above. Newsletter data is kept until you unsubscribe, and contact messages are kept as long as needed to respond. We use reasonable safeguards, including a secure (HTTPS) connection, to protect your information, but no method of online transmission or storage is completely secure.
Changes to this policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with a new effective date.
Contact
Questions about this policy or your information:
Location: Lynwood, Illinois, USA
Email: hello@jmasonica.com