# Privacy Policy

**Last Updated: January 7, 2026**

## Introduction

This Privacy Policy describes how margaretmsimon.com ("we," "our," or "the Site") collects, uses, and protects information when you visit our website.

## Information We Collect

### Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our Site, we automatically collect certain information about your device and browsing activity through Google Analytics, including:

- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Pages you visit on our Site
- Time and date of your visit
- Time spent on pages
- Referring website addresses
- Your IP address (anonymized)
- General geographic location (country/city level)

This information is collected through cookies and similar tracking technologies.

## How We Use Your Information

We use Google Analytics to:

- Understand how visitors use our Site
- Improve our Site's content and functionality
- Analyze traffic patterns and user behavior
- Monitor Site performance

We do not use this information to personally identify individual visitors.

## Google Analytics

Our Site uses Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google LLC. Google Analytics uses cookies to help us analyze how users interact with our Site.

The information generated by the cookie about your use of the Site (including your IP address) will be transmitted to and stored by Google on servers in the United States. Google will use this information to evaluate your use of the Site, compile reports on website activity, and provide other services relating to website activity and internet usage.

For more information about Google Analytics and privacy, visit: [Google Analytics Privacy Policy](https://policies.google.com/privacy)

## Cookies

Cookies are small text files stored on your device. You can control cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of this and many other websites you visit.

To opt out of Google Analytics tracking, you can install the [Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on](https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout).

## Third-Party Links

Our Site contains links to third-party websites (Amazon, Barnes & Noble, IndieBound, Goodreads). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to read their privacy policies.

## Data Retention

Google Analytics data is retained for 26 months from your last interaction with our Site, after which it is automatically deleted.

## Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights regarding your personal information, including:

- The right to access information we hold about you
- The right to request deletion of your information
- The right to opt-out of tracking

To exercise these rights or for questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: jamescoon2016@gmail.com

## Children's Privacy

Our Site is not directed to children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13.

## Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date.

## Contact Information

For questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact:

Mitch Coon  
jamescoon2016@gmail.com

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*This site is operated and maintained by Mitch Coon.*