Privacy Policy

At JacobCornelius.com, your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and how we protect it. This policy applies to visitors to our website and subscribers to our content.

Information We Collect

We may collect non-identifying information automatically through cookies, log files, and analytics services, including Google Analytics and Google AdSense. This may include your IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, and referring URLs.

Personal Information

We collect personal information when you voluntarily provide it, such as when you:

  • Subscribe to our newsletter via the EmailOctopus form
  • Fill out a contact form or other interactive features on the site

This may include your name, email address, and any other details you choose to share. We use this information solely to communicate with you, deliver requested content (e.g., newsletters or responses), and improve your experience on the blog.

Forms and Security (Google reCAPTCHA)

Certain forms on this website (such as newsletter sign-up and contact forms) are protected by Google reCAPTCHA, a service provided by Google LLC, to prevent spam, abuse, and automated bots. reCAPTCHA analyzes user behavior and device information—including your IP address, browser type, operating system, referrer URL, mouse movements, keystrokes, and interaction patterns—to distinguish humans from automated software. This may involve cookies or similar technologies.

The data collected by reCAPTCHA is processed by Google and is subject to Google's Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. We use reCAPTCHA solely for security and spam prevention and do not combine this data with other personal information except as necessary for those purposes. For more details, please review the Google links above.

Newsletter via EmailOctopus

Our newsletter subscription form is powered by EmailOctopus, a third-party email service provider. When you subscribe, your email address (and optionally your name) is collected and stored by EmailOctopus on our behalf to send you newsletters, updates, or promotional content (if you opted in). EmailOctopus may also process related data such as IP addresses (for open/click tracking and approximate location) and device information.

EmailOctopus acts as our data processor and processes this information in accordance with our instructions. Their use of your data is governed by EmailOctopus's Privacy Policy. We do not sell or share your email address with other third parties except as described here or required by law.

How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information to:

  • Send newsletters, updates, or promotional emails (with your consent/opt-in)
  • Respond to your inquiries, comments, or requests
  • Improve website content, services, and user experience
  • Analyze traffic patterns and performance
  • Serve relevant advertisements via Google AdSense and affiliate networks

Data Protection and Sharing

Your personal information is stored securely and is never sold. We do not share it with third parties except:

  • With approved service providers (e.g., EmailOctopus for newsletters, Google for analytics/ads/reCAPTCHA) who act as data processors under strict agreements
  • As required by law, to protect our rights, or in response to legal requests

Opt-Out and Unsubscribe

You can unsubscribe from newsletters at any time using the link in every email or by contacting us at hello@jacobcornelius.com. You may also request access, correction, or deletion of your personal data by emailing us.

Cookies

Cookies and similar technologies help improve site performance, analyze usage, and deliver personalized ads. You can manage or disable cookies in your browser settings, though some features may not function properly. For more details, see our Cookie Policy (if separate) or the third-party services mentioned above.

Affiliate Links and Ads

This site contains affiliate links. If you click an affiliate link and make a purchase, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you—this helps support the blog. We also use Google AdSense to display ads. These services may use cookies to track visits and serve targeted ads. We are not responsible for their privacy practices—please review their policies.

Consent

By using this website or submitting information via our forms, you consent to the collection, use, and processing of your data as described in this Privacy Policy.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted here with an updated effective date.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your data, contact us at hello@jacobcornelius.com.

Effective Date: January 2026