Last Updated: December 19, 2025

This Privacy Policy describes how John F. Holliday ("I," "me," or "my") collects, uses, and protects information when you visit johnholliday.net (the "Site") or subscribe to my newsletter.

Information I Collect

Information You Provide

  • Newsletter Subscription: When you subscribe, I collect your email address and name (if provided).
  • Contact Form: When you submit the contact form, I collect your name, email, company, project details, and any other information you choose to provide.

Information Collected Automatically

  • Essential Cookies: The Site uses only essential cookies required for functionality (e.g., session management, membership authentication). I do not use analytics or tracking cookies.

How I Use Your Information

  • To send you newsletter content and updates
  • To respond to your inquiries submitted through the contact form
  • To evaluate potential consulting engagements
  • To improve the Site and my services

Third-Party Services

The Site uses the following third-party services that may process your data:

Service Purpose Privacy Policy
Ghost Newsletter and membership platform ghost.org/privacy
Stripe Payment processing for memberships stripe.com/privacy
Tally Contact form submissions tally.so/help/privacy-policy

I do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for their marketing purposes.

Data Retention

  • Newsletter subscribers: Your email is retained until you unsubscribe.
  • Contact form submissions: Retained for the duration of any business relationship, then deleted within 2 years unless required for legal purposes.

Your Rights

You may:

  • Unsubscribe from the newsletter at any time using the link in any email
  • Request access to the personal data I hold about you
  • Request deletion of your personal data
  • Request correction of inaccurate data

To exercise these rights, email me at [your email address].

Security

I implement reasonable security measures to protect your information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.

Children's Privacy

The Site is not intended for children under 13. I do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

Changes to This Policy

I may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The "Last Updated" date at the top reflects the most recent revision.

Contact

For questions about this Privacy Policy:

John F. Holliday
Amelia Island, Florida
john@johnholliday.net