GENERAL PRIVACY STATEMENT
Effective date: February, 19, 2026
This Privacy Statement explains how www.scottshultz.com (“I,” “my”) collects, uses, shares, and protects information when you visit www.scottshultz.com, read my blog, or subscribe to my newsletter (collectively, the “Services”).
Information I Collect
I may collect the following categories of information:
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Information you provide: such as your name, email address, and any information you submit through forms, comments, surveys, or messages.
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Newsletter data: when you subscribe, we collect your email address and may collect preferences you choose to share. Our emails may include engagement data (e.g., opens/clicks) to help us improve content.
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Automatically collected data: such as IP address, device/browser type, pages viewed, time spent, referring URLs, and cookies or similar technologies used for analytics, performance, and security.
How I Use Information
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Provide and operate the Services (website, blog content, newsletter delivery).
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Communicate with you, including sending newsletters and updates you request.
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Improve and personalize content and user experience.
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Monitor, prevent, and address security issues, abuse, or technical problems.
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Comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms/policies.
Cookies and Analytics
I may use cookies and similar technologies to:
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Keep the site functioning properly.
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Understand how visitors use the Services (analytics).
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Remember preferences and improve performance.
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Some features may not function properly if cookies are disabled.
How I Share Information
I do not sell or share your personal information, except in cases where legal and safety disclosures when required by law or to protect rights, safety, and security.
Your Choices
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Newsletter opt-out: you can unsubscribe anytime using the link in any newsletter email.
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Access/updates/deletion: you may request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal information by contacting us at [privacy@yourdomain.com].
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Cookie controls: manage cookies via browser settings (and, if present, our cookie banner/preferences tool).
Data Retention
We retain personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes described above, including maintaining your subscription, providing the Services, complying with legal obligations, resolving disputes, and enforcing agreements.
Security
We use reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards to protect information. No method of transmission or storage is 100% secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Minor's Privacy
Our Services are not directed to minors under 18 (or the age defined by local law), and I do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
International Visitors
If you access the Services from outside the country where our servers or service providers are located, your information may be transferred and processed in those locations.
Changes to This Statement
I may update this Privacy Statement from time to time. We will post the updated version on this page and update the “Effective date” above.
Contact Me
Questions or requests regarding privacy can be sent to: