Privacy Statement

Last updated: June 22nd, 2026

Jerald Hoffert ("we," "our," or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you provide when visiting this website.

This Privacy Policy explains what information is collected, how it is used, and the choices available to you regarding your information.

By using this website, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

Introduction

You may voluntarily provide personal information when you:

  • Contact us through the contact form
  • Subscribe to our newsletter
  • Send an email inquiry

This information may include:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Any information you choose to include in your message

You are never required to provide personal information simply to browse this website.

Like most websites, we automatically collect certain technical information, including:

  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Device type
  • Operating system
  • Pages visited
  • Date and time of your visit
  • Referring website
  • General geographic location based on IP address

This information is collected for website administration, security, and analytics purposes.

This website may use cookies and similar technologies to improve your browsing experience.

Cookies may be used to:

  • Remember your preferences
  • Analyze website traffic
  • Improve website performance
  • Support embedded third-party content

You can disable cookies through your browser settings, although some features of the website may not function properly.

If you subscribe to our newsletter, your email address will be used solely for:

  • New book announcements
  • Author news and updates
  • Blog notifications
  • Special announcements related to Jerald Hoffert's writing

You may unsubscribe at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link included in every email.

We do not sell, rent, or share subscriber lists with third parties for marketing purposes.

When you submit a message through our contact form, the information you provide is used only to respond to your inquiry.

We will not use your information for unrelated marketing purposes unless you have specifically requested to receive updates.

This website may contain links to third-party websites, including:

  • Online bookstores
  • Social media platforms
  • Publisher websites
  • External articles or resources

These websites operate independently and have their own privacy policies. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party websites.

This website may use website analytics tools to better understand visitor behavior and improve the user experience.

Analytics data is collected in an aggregated and anonymous manner whenever possible and is used only for website performance and content improvement.

Reasonable administrative and technical measures are implemented to help protect the information submitted through this website.

However, no method of electronic transmission or storage can be guaranteed to be completely secure. While every reasonable effort is made to safeguard your information, absolute security cannot be guaranteed.

Personal information is retained only for as long as necessary to:

  • Respond to inquiries
  • Maintain newsletter subscriptions
  • Comply with applicable legal obligations
  • Protect the security and integrity of the website

You may request removal of your personal information at any time, subject to legal or administrative requirements.

This website is intended for a general audience and is not directed toward children under the age of 13.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If such information is discovered, it will be removed as soon as reasonably practicable.

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:

  • Request access to your personal information
  • Request correction of inaccurate information
  • Request deletion of your personal information
  • Withdraw consent for future communications
  • Request information about how your data is processed

Requests may be submitted through the contact page of this website.

If you access this website from outside the United States, you acknowledge that your information may be processed and stored in jurisdictions with privacy laws that differ from those of your country of residence.

This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically to reflect changes in legal requirements or website functionality.

Any revisions will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date.

Continued use of the website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.

If you have questions regarding this Privacy Policy or the handling of your personal information, please use the contact form available on this website.