Privacy Policy

Last updated: September 18, 2026

This is the personal website of Jesse R. Traynham. I keep data collection focused on running the site, answering messages, and sending updates you requested.

Information I collect

Contact and mailing list forms

When you contact me, I collect the name, email address, subject, and message you provide so I can respond. When you join the mailing list, I collect your email address and any name you choose to provide so I can send the updates you requested.

Cookies

The site uses cookies for essential functions, such as keeping you signed in and remembering information during your visit. These are not used for advertising tracking.

Website visits and feeds

Visits to pages and blog feeds may record basic information such as your IP address, browser information, referring page, and pages requested. This helps maintain reliability, troubleshoot problems, and protect the site. Blog feeds contain publicly available post information.

How I use your information

• To operate and improve the site.
• To respond to your messages.
• To send mailing list updates if you subscribe.
• To prevent fraud and spam and protect the site.

Sharing your information

I do not sell or rent your personal information or use third-party advertising or tracking cookies. I may disclose information when required by law or when necessary to protect my rights or other users.

How long information is kept

Contact messages are kept as needed to respond and maintain records. Mailing list information is kept while you remain subscribed or until the list is retired. Information used to remember your visit is short-lived; visit records are kept for a limited period for security and reliability, then deleted or summarized.

Your choices

• You can unsubscribe from mailing list emails using their unsubscribe link or the contact form.
• If you have created an account and signed in, you can also adjust your mailing list settings in your account.
• You can ask me to correct or delete your contact information or message history through the contact form.
• You can block cookies in your browser, although some site features may not work correctly.

Protecting your information

I take reasonable steps to protect your information from unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure. No website or method of storing information is completely secure.

Children

This site is not directed to children under 13, and I do not knowingly collect their personal information.

Changes to this policy

I may update this policy as the site evolves. The date above will indicate when it was last updated.

Contact

Have privacy questions or requests? Use the contact form and include “Privacy” in the subject.