Privacy Policy

Last Updated: [Insert Date]

This Privacy Policy explains how this website and newsletter (the “Site”) collects, uses, and protects information from visitors and subscribers. By accessing or using the Site, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

The Site may collect limited personal information from visitors and subscribers in the following ways.

Email Subscriptions

If you subscribe to the newsletter, you voluntarily provide your email address in order to receive updates, articles, and communications related to the Site.

This information is used solely for the purpose of delivering newsletter content and related communications.

Contact Information

If you contact the Site through a contact form, email, or other communication method, you may voluntarily provide information such as:

• name

• email address

• message content

This information is used only to respond to inquiries or communications.

Automatically Collected Information

Like most websites, the Site may collect limited technical information automatically when visitors access the Site, such as:

• IP address

• browser type

• device type

• referring website

• pages visited

• date and time of visits

This information is generally collected through analytics tools or the newsletter platform to understand how readers interact with the Site.

2. How Information Is Used

Information collected through the Site may be used for the following purposes:

• delivering newsletter content to subscribers

• responding to inquiries or communications

• improving the Site and its content

• analyzing readership trends and engagement

• maintaining the security and functionality of the Site

The Site does not sell personal information to third parties.

3. Email Communications

If you subscribe to the newsletter, you will receive periodic emails containing articles, commentary, and updates related to vaccine law, public health policy, and related topics.

Every newsletter email will include an unsubscribe link, allowing subscribers to opt out of future communications at any time.

4. Third-Party Service Providers

The Site may rely on third-party platforms or services to operate the newsletter and analyze site performance. These may include services that provide:

• newsletter distribution

• website hosting

• analytics tools

• email management

These third-party providers may process limited information as necessary to perform their services. The Site does not control the privacy practices of third-party platforms.

Users should review the privacy policies of those platforms for more information about how their data may be handled.

5. Cookies and Analytics

The Site or its hosting platform may use cookies or similar technologies to improve functionality and analyze how readers interact with content.

Cookies are small data files stored on a user’s device that allow websites to recognize returning visitors and understand usage patterns.

Most web browsers allow users to disable or manage cookies through browser settings.

6. Data Security

The Site takes reasonable steps to protect personal information against unauthorized access, misuse, or disclosure. However, no internet transmission or electronic storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

Users who provide personal information to the Site do so at their own discretion.

7. Children’s Privacy

The Site is intended for a general audience and is not directed toward children under the age of 13. The Site does not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

If it is discovered that such information has been collected inadvertently, reasonable steps will be taken to delete it.

8. External Links

The Site may contain links to external websites, research publications, or third-party resources. The Site is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of external websites.

Visitors should review the privacy policies of those websites before providing personal information.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically to reflect changes in the Site’s practices, technology, or applicable law.

Updates will be reflected by the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page.

Continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

10. Contact

If you have questions regarding this Privacy Policy, you may contact:

david.john.carney@gmail.com