This Privacy Policy outlines how Unhinged Librarian collects, uses, and protects your information. We believe in being transparent about data practices - that's core to who we are.
Data Collection
Contact Form
When you use the /contact.html form on our website, we collect:
- Your name
- Your email address
- Your message
This data is processed through Formspree, which securely transfers your message to our email inbox. We retain this information to respond to your inquiry and, if applicable, continue communication about consulting services.
Newsletter Signup
When you sign up for the Unhinged Librarian newsletter, we collect your email address and optionally your name. Newsletter subscriptions are managed through our email service provider. We use this data only to send you the newsletter content you've requested. You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in any newsletter email.
Analytics
We use Plausible Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our site. Plausible is privacy-first analytics software that:
- Does not use cookies
- Does not collect personal data
- Does not track users across websites
- Is GDPR compliant by default
We see aggregated, anonymized data about page views and traffic patterns. We cannot and do not identify individual visitors.
Data Usage
We use your information solely for the purposes it was provided:
- Contact form data: to respond to your inquiry
- Newsletter data: to send you the content you requested
- Analytics data: to improve site functionality and understand what content resonates
We never sell, trade, or share your personal data with third parties. Period.
Your Rights
GDPR (EU and UK Residents)
If you're a resident of the EU or UK, you have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate data
- Request deletion of your data
- Withdraw consent to processing at any time
- Object to processing
- Request portability of your data
CCPA (California Residents)
California residents have the right to:
- Know what personal information we collect
- Delete personal information
- Opt-out of the sale or sharing of personal information
- Non-discrimination for exercising your rights
To exercise any of these rights, /contact.html us at sam@unhingedlibrarian.com.
Data Security
We take security seriously. Contact form submissions go through Formspree's secure, encrypted channels. Newsletter data is stored securely by our email service provider. Analytics data is aggregated and anonymized.
While we implement reasonable security measures, no system is 100% secure. If we experience a data breach, we will notify affected individuals as required by law.
Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services:
- Formspree: Secure form processing
- Plausible Analytics: Privacy-first analytics
- Email Service Provider: Newsletter delivery
These services are bound by their own privacy policies. We've chosen them specifically because they share our commitment to privacy.
Cookies
We do not use cookies on this site. Plausible Analytics is configured to work without cookies. We do not use cross-site tracking pixels for advertising.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page. Significant changes will be announced in the newsletter.
Questions About Privacy?
If you have questions about how we handle your data, /contact.html me directly. I'm happy to explain our practices in detail.
Last updated: February 2, 2026