Last updated: January 28, 2026
This Privacy Policy describes how mattwarren.co (“we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, and shares information about you when you visit our website.
Information We Collect
Information You Provide
Email Address: If you subscribe to our newsletter or contact us directly, we collect your email address. This is voluntary and only collected when you explicitly provide it.
Information Collected Automatically
Analytics Data: We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our website. This service collects:
- Pages visited and time spent on pages
- Referring website or source
- Browser type and device information
- General geographic location (country/region level)
- Anonymized IP address
Google Analytics uses cookies to collect this information. You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Cookies: Our website uses cookies for:
- Essential cookies: Required for the website to function (WordPress session management)
- Analytics cookies: Used by Google Analytics to distinguish users and track site usage
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect your experience on our site.
Information We Do Not Collect
- We do not enable comments on blog posts
- We do not collect payment information
- We do not collect sensitive personal information
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Send you our newsletter (if you subscribed)
- Understand how visitors use our website to improve content and user experience
- Respond to your inquiries if you contact us directly
How We Share Your Information
We do not sell your personal information. We may share information with:
Service Providers: We use third-party services to operate our website:
- Google Analytics (analytics): Google Privacy Policy
- WordPress.com / Automattic (website hosting): Automattic Privacy Policy
- Email service provider (newsletter delivery): Your email is stored with our email marketing service to deliver newsletters you’ve subscribed to
Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law or in response to valid legal requests.
Data Retention
- Email addresses: Retained until you unsubscribe from our newsletter
- Analytics data: Retained according to Google Analytics’ data retention settings (currently set to 14 months)
Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:
- Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
- Correction: Request correction of inaccurate information
- Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
- Opt-out: Unsubscribe from our newsletter at any time using the link in any email
To exercise these rights, contact us at the email address below.
California Residents (CCPA)
California residents have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act:
- Right to know what personal information is collected
- Right to delete personal information
- Right to opt-out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell personal information)
- Right to non-discrimination for exercising your rights
European Residents (GDPR)
If you are in the European Economic Area, you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation including:
- Right to access, rectify, or erase your personal data
- Right to restrict or object to processing
- Right to data portability
- Right to withdraw consent at any time
- Right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority
Our legal basis for processing your data is:
- Consent: For newsletter subscriptions and non-essential cookies
- Legitimate interests: For analytics to improve our website
Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to read their privacy policies.
Children’s Privacy
Our website is not directed at children under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the new policy on this page with an updated date.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, contact us at:
Email: matt@mattwarren.co
This privacy policy is provided for informational purposes. For legal advice specific to your situation, consult with a qualified attorney.