Privacy Policy
Effective Date: January 23, 2026
James Derek Media (“we”, “us”, or “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website jamesderek.me or interact with our content and services.
Information We Collect
We collect the following types of information:
- Personal Information: Your name, email address, and any other information you voluntarily provide when you contact us, join a mailing list, or otherwise communicate with us.
- Usage Data: Information about how you access and use the site, such as IP address, browser type, device type, pages viewed, time spent on pages, and referring URLs.
- Cookies and Similar Technologies: We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to remember your preferences, understand how visitors use the site, and improve performance.
- Analytics Data: We may use analytics tools (such as Google Analytics or similar services) that collect aggregated information about site traffic and user behavior.
- Advertising and Affiliate Data: Our advertising and affiliate partners (including Google AdSense and Amazon Associates) may use cookies or tracking technologies to measure ad performance and understand when a purchase is made through one of our links.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for purposes such as:
- Providing, maintaining, and improving our website and content.
- Responding to your messages, questions, and requests.
- Monitoring site performance, usage, and trends to better understand our audience.
- Showing ads and measuring their effectiveness.
- Recommending products (such as books or tools) and earning affiliate commissions where applicable.
- Sending newsletters or updates if you have explicitly opted in (you can unsubscribe at any time).
Google AdSense and Cookies
We use Google AdSense to display ads on this site. Google may use cookies and similar technologies to serve ads based on your visits to this and other websites.
You can learn more about how Google uses data and how to manage your ad preferences by visiting Google’s Ads Settings and Privacy Policy.
Amazon Associates
James Derek Media participates in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.
When you click an Amazon link on this site and make a qualifying purchase, we may earn a commission at no additional cost to you. Amazon may collect and process information in accordance with its own privacy policy. We do not control how Amazon or other retailers handle your data once you leave our site.
Information Sharing
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information. We may share information in the following limited situations:
- With trusted third-party service providers who help us operate the website, analyze usage, or deliver content, as long as they agree to keep your information confidential and use it only for the services they provide.
- When required by law, regulation, or legal process, or to protect our rights, property, or safety or that of others.
- In connection with a business transfer (for example, if we restructure or transfer this site), subject to appropriate confidentiality protections.
Data Security
We use reasonable technical and organizational measures to help protect your information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100 percent secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.
Your Choices
- Email Communications: You may opt out of receiving promotional emails by following the unsubscribe instructions in those emails.
- Cookies: Most browsers let you refuse or delete cookies. If you disable cookies, some features of the site may not function properly.
- Do Not Track: Our site may not respond to “Do Not Track” signals from your browser, as there is no consistent industry standard for handling them.
Children’s Privacy
Our website is not intended for children under 13 years of age, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us so we can remove it.
Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites, products, or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or the content of those third-party sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the Effective Date at the top of this page. Your continued use of the site after any changes indicates your acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
This Privacy Policy is provided for general informational purposes and does not constitute legal advice.