Privacy Policy

Who we are

Our website address is: https://dawsondecoded.com.
John Dawson is the owner and operator of this website.

Introduction

John Dawson respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website. By using our website, you agree to the practices described below.

Information We Collect

When you visit John Dawson’s website, we automatically collect certain information about your device, including your web browser, IP address, time zone, and some cookies installed on your device. As you browse the site, we may collect information about individual web pages you view, referring websites or search terms, and your interactions with the site. This is referred to as “Device Information.”

We may also collect personal information you voluntarily provide to us through forms, such as:

Your name
Email address
Telephone number
City of residence
Organization

Comments

When visitors leave comments, we collect the data shown in the comments form, along with the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help detect spam. An anonymized string (hash) from your email address may be provided to the Gravatar service to check if you are using it. (Gravatar’s privacy policy: https://automattic.com/privacy/)

Media

We use cookies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies may be used to:

Save your login information and preferences.
Recognize returning visitors.
Monitor site usage and performance.

You can manage cookies through your browser settings.

Embedded Content from Other Websites

Articles on this site may include embedded content (e.g., videos, images, articles) from other websites. Embedded content behaves exactly as if the visitor had visited the other website, which may collect data, use cookies, and monitor your interaction.

Why We Process Your Data

We process your data to:

Maintain and operate the website.
Communicate with you.
Fulfill agreements, such as subscriptions to newsletters.
Improve our website based on usage analytics.

Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.

Data Retention

If you leave a comment, the comment and its metadata are retained indefinitely to recognize and approve any follow-up comments automatically. If you register an account (if applicable), we store your personal information in your user profile.

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service. If legally required (e.g., under subpoena), we may disclose your information.

International Transfers

If you are located outside the United States, your information may be transferred to, and processed in, the United States or other countries.

Your Rights

If you are a resident of the European Economic Area (EEA) or California (under CCPA), you have rights including:

Right to access your data.
Right to correct inaccurate data.
Right to delete your personal data.
Right to restrict or object to processing.
Right to data portability.
Right not to be subject to automated decision-making.

You may also request to receive an exported file of your personal data or request erasure. Requests can be made by contacting us at john@dawsondecoded.com.

Third-Party Websites

Our site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of other sites and encourage you to read their privacy policies.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page, and the “Effective Date” below will be updated accordingly.

Contact Information

For any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us at:

John Dawson

Email: john@dawsondecoded.com

Effective Date: April 26, 2025