Jim Andresen

Privacy Policy

Overview

This Privacy Policy explains how Jim Andresen ("I", "me", or "my") collects, uses, and safeguards your personal information when you visit jimandresen.com (the "Site"). I am committed to protecting your privacy and handling your data transparently and responsibly.

By using this Site, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

Information I Collect

Information You Provide Directly

  • Newsletter subscriptions: When you subscribe to the newsletter, I collect your email address. This is the only piece of information required to subscribe.
  • Contact form submissions: When you use the contact form, I collect your name, email address, and the content of your message.

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit the Site, certain technical information may be collected automatically through standard web server logs and analytics tools, including:

  • Your IP address (anonymised where possible)
  • Browser type and version
  • Operating system
  • Referring URL
  • Pages visited and time spent on those pages
  • Date and time of your visit

This information is used solely to understand how visitors use the Site and to improve the experience. It is never used to identify you personally.

How I Use Your Information

I use the information I collect for the following purposes:

  • To send the newsletter you subscribed to, which contains essays and updates on legal practice and technology.
  • To respond to your enquiries submitted via the contact form.
  • To analyse Site usage in aggregate, so I can improve the content and functionality of the Site.
  • To comply with legal obligations as required by applicable law.

I will never sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for their marketing purposes.

Third-Party Services

ConvertKit

I use ConvertKit to manage newsletter subscriptions and send emails. When you subscribe, your email address is transmitted to ConvertKit and stored on their platform. ConvertKit is compliant with applicable data protection laws and maintains its own privacy policy, which you can review at convertkit.com/privacy.

ConvertKit acts as a data processor on my behalf and is contractually prohibited from using your data for any purpose other than providing the email service.

Hosting

This Site is hosted using third-party infrastructure providers. These providers may process request logs and technical data as part of normal hosting operations.

Cookies

This Site uses a small number of essential cookies necessary for the Site to function correctly (such as security tokens and session management). Analytics cookies may also be used to understand aggregate visitor behaviour.

For full details, please see the Cookie Policy.

Data Retention

  • Newsletter subscribers: Your email address is retained for as long as you remain subscribed. You may unsubscribe at any time using the link in any newsletter email, at which point your data will be removed from active mailing lists.
  • Contact form submissions: Messages submitted via the contact form are retained for a reasonable period to allow me to respond and for record-keeping purposes, and are then deleted.
  • Analytics data: Anonymised analytical data may be retained indefinitely in aggregate form.

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights in relation to your personal data:

  • Right of access: You may request a copy of the personal data I hold about you.
  • Right to rectification: You may ask me to correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
  • Right to erasure: You may request that I delete your personal data, subject to any legal obligations to retain it.
  • Right to object: You may object to the processing of your personal data in certain circumstances.
  • Right to data portability: You may request your data in a structured, machine-readable format.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact me using the contact form. I will respond within 30 days.

Children's Privacy

This Site is not directed at children under the age of 16. I do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided personal information through this Site, please contact me and I will take steps to remove it promptly.

Changes to This Policy

I may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in my practices or applicable law. When I do, I will update the date at the top of this page. Your continued use of the Site after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please reach out via the contact form.

Last updated: March 2026