Last updated: Nov 29, 2025
This Privacy Policy explains how Paul’s Field Notes (“we,” “our,” “the site”) collects, uses, and protects your personal information. By using paulsfieldnotes.com, you agree to the practices described here.
1. Information We Collect
We collect personal information in the following ways:
A. Information You Provide Directly
- Email address (when subscribing to the Field Notes newsletter through MailPoet)
- First name (optional, if provided)
- Messages you send through our contact form
B. Automatic Data Collection
When you visit the site, we may automatically collect:
- IP address
- Browser type
- Device information
- Pages visited
- Referring website
- Time spent on pages
This data is used for basic site analytics and performance monitoring.
C. Cookies
We may use cookies to:
- Remember if you have already subscribed (so we don’t show duplicate signup forms)
- Improve site functionality
- Maintain security
You can disable cookies through your browser settings.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information only for the following purposes:
- To send you the weekly Field Notes email
- To deliver special or seasonal email content (if you choose to subscribe)
- To respond to messages sent through the contact form
- To maintain and improve the website
- To monitor site performance and protect against spam or abuse
We do not sell, trade, or share your information with third parties for marketing purposes.
3. Email Communication
We use MailPoet to manage our email newsletters.
When you subscribe:
- You will receive approximately one email per week
- You may receive occasional special updates for subscribers
- You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the link at the bottom of any email
MailPoet stores your data securely and is GDPR-compliant.
4. Third-Party Services
We use a few third-party tools to operate the site:
A. MailPoet
Used for newsletter management, subscriber lists, and email delivery.
B. Website Hosting
Our site is hosted on Hostinger, which stores website files and log data securely.
C. Analytics
We may use privacy-minded analytics tools (such as Jetpack Stats or a similar service) to understand how visitors use the site.
These services may process limited technical data to perform their functions.
5. Embedded Content and Links
Posts may occasionally include links to external websites or embedded content (e.g., videos, audio players).
External sites may collect their own data and have their own privacy policies. We are not responsible for their practices.
6. How We Protect Your Data
We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information, including:
- Secure hosting
- SSL encryption on all pages
- Limited access to subscriber information
- Secure newsletter systems
While no system is 100% secure, we make every effort to safeguard your data.
7. Children’s Privacy
This site is not directed to children under 16.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
8. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold
- Request corrections or deletions
- Withdraw your consent to email communications
- Request a copy of your data
To request any of these actions, email us at:
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
The “Last updated” date at the top of this page will reflect the most recent version.
10. Contact
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact:
Paul’s Field Notes
Email: paul.kaiser@gmail.com