Richard Applegate
Last Updated: April 6, 2026 · Effective immediately upon posting
1. Information We Collect
We collect the minimum information needed to operate and improve this site. This includes:
- Information you provide: name, email address, or other details you submit via forms, account creation, or newsletter sign-ups.
- Usage data: IP address, browser type and version, pages visited, time and date of visits, and time spent on pages — collected automatically when you access the site.
- Cookies & tracking data: Small files placed on your device that help us understand how visitors use the site. See Section 3 for details.
We do not collect payment information directly. Any purchases are handled by third-party processors under their own privacy policies.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use collected data only for the following purposes:
- To operate, maintain, and improve the site
- To respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
- To send newsletters or updates you have explicitly opted into
- To detect, prevent, and address technical issues or abuse
- To analyze usage trends and improve user experience
- To comply with legal obligations
We will not use your information for automated decision-making or profiling that produces legal or similarly significant effects.
3. Cookies & Tracking
We use first-party cookies to maintain site functionality (such as session state) and analytics cookies to understand aggregate site usage. We do not use advertising or cross-site tracking cookies.
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect some site functionality. Where applicable, we will request consent before placing non-essential cookies on your device.
4. Disclosure of Your Information
We will never sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following limited circumstances:
- Service providers: Trusted third parties who assist us in operating the site (e.g. hosting, analytics), bound by confidentiality agreements.
- Legal obligations: When required to comply with a valid legal process, court order, or government request.
- Safety: When necessary to protect the rights, property, or safety of users or the public.
- Business transfers: In the event of a merger or acquisition, your information may transfer to the successor entity under equivalent privacy protections.
5. Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes described in this policy, or as required by law. When data is no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymize it.
You may request deletion of your personal data at any time by contacting us (see Section 11).
6. Your Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:
- Access: request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
- Correction: request that inaccurate data be corrected
- Deletion: request that your data be erased ("right to be forgotten")
- Portability: receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format
- Objection: object to processing based on legitimate interests or for direct marketing
- Withdraw consent: where processing is based on consent, withdraw it at any time
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at admin@richardapplegate.io. We will respond within 30 days.
7. Security
We implement commercially reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information — including HTTPS encryption in transit and access controls on stored data.
No method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security but will notify you promptly if a breach occurs that is likely to affect your rights or freedoms.
8. Third-Party Links
This site may contain links to external websites not operated by us. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content or privacy practices of those sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policy of any site you visit.
9. Children's Privacy
This site is not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us immediately and we will take steps to delete it.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes take effect immediately upon posting to this page, and the "Last Updated" date will reflect the revision. For material changes, we will make reasonable efforts to notify registered users directly.
We recommend reviewing this page periodically to stay informed.
11. Contact Us
For questions, requests, or concerns about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact:
Richard Applegate
admin@richardapplegate.io