Last updated: June 25, 2026
This Privacy Policy explains how Benjamin Preston (“we”, “us”, or “this site”) collects, uses, and protects information when you visit benjaminpreston.com (the “Site”). It also explains your choices, including how to control cookies and withdraw consent at any time. For the full list of cookies, see our Cookie Policy.
Who we are
The Site is operated by Benjamin Preston. For any privacy question, contact benjamin@benjaminpreston.com.
Information we collect
- Information you provide: when you subscribe to the newsletter, leave a comment, or use a contact form, we collect details such as your name and email address.
- Automatically collected information: like most websites, our servers and analytics tools may record technical data such as your IP address, browser type, device, referring pages, and how you use the Site.
- Cookies and similar technologies: see our Cookie Policy for the full list of cookies and their purposes.
How we use information
We use information to operate and improve the Site, deliver the newsletter you request, respond to messages, measure traffic and performance, display advertising, and keep the Site secure.
Cookies and consent
When you first visit, a consent banner lets you accept or decline non-essential cookies. Non-essential cookies (analytics and advertising) are not set until you consent. You can change or withdraw your choice at any time using the “Manage consent” option on the Site, or by clearing your browser cookies. We use Google Consent Mode so your choice is passed to Google services. For details on each cookie, see the Cookie Policy.
Analytics
We use Google Analytics (through Google Site Kit and MonsterInsights) to understand how visitors use the Site. These tools run only after you consent to statistics cookies.
Advertising
We use Google AdSense to display ads. Google and its partners may use cookies to serve and measure ads. Advertising cookies are set only after you consent to marketing cookies. Where consent is declined or not given, ads may still be shown in a non-personalized form consistent with Google Consent Mode. You can learn more in Google’s policy on how it uses information from sites that use its services.
Email and newsletter
We use email tools (MailPoet and/or MailerLite) to manage subscriptions and send the newsletter. You can unsubscribe at any time using the link in any email.
Comments and spam
If you leave a comment, the comment and its metadata are retained. We use Akismet to filter spam, and comment metadata may be checked against the Akismet service.
Embedded content from other sites
Pages on this Site may include embedded content (for example, YouTube videos). Embedded content behaves as if you visited the other website, which may collect data, use cookies, and track your interaction with that content.
Third parties we rely on
Google (Analytics, AdSense, Site Kit), Automattic and Jetpack, Akismet, MailPoet, and MailerLite. Each processes data under its own privacy terms.
Data retention
We keep personal data only as long as needed for the purposes above or as required by law. Newsletter data is kept until you unsubscribe. Comments are kept unless removed.
Your rights
- EEA and UK (GDPR): you can request access, correction, deletion, portability, or restriction, and you can withdraw consent at any time.
- California (CCPA/CPRA): you can request access or deletion of personal information and opt out of the “sale” or “sharing” of personal information. We honor the Global Privacy Control (GPC) browser signal as a valid opt-out.
To exercise any right, contact benjamin@benjaminpreston.com.
Do Not Sell or Share my personal information
We do not sell personal information for money. Some advertising and analytics cookies may be considered a “sale” or “sharing” under certain US state laws. You can opt out by declining marketing cookies in the consent banner, using the “Manage consent” option, or by enabling Global Privacy Control in your browser.
Children
The Site is not directed to children under 16, and we do not knowingly collect their personal data.
Changes to this policy
We may update this policy from time to time. The current version is always published on this page.
Contact
Benjamin Preston
Email: benjamin@benjaminpreston.com