Last updated: 05/02/2026
This Privacy Policy explains how ToddHapgood.com collects, uses, and protects information when you visit this website.
I’ll keep this as clear as possible because privacy policies have a special talent for making normal human language disappear into a legal fog machine. That’s not really the goal here.
ToddHapgood.com is a personal blog, writing portfolio, and content website operated by Todd Hapgood. The site may use tools like Google Analytics, WPConsent, and Amazon affiliate links to understand website traffic, manage cookie preferences, and support the site through affiliate commissions.
ToddHapgood.com may collect limited information in a few different ways.
Some information is collected automatically when you visit the website. This may include:
This type of information is generally used to understand website traffic and improve the site.
ToddHapgood.com may also collect information you choose to provide directly, such as your name, email address, or message if you contact me through email, a contact form, or another communication method.
ToddHapgood.com uses Google Analytics to understand how visitors find and use the website.
Google Analytics may collect information about your device, browser, pages visited, approximate location, and interactions with the site. Google explains that Analytics customers control their collected data, including collection, access, retention, and deletion settings. Google also states that Google Analytics processes data on behalf of its customers under its analytics terms and product settings.
This information helps me understand what people are reading, how visitors move through the site, and which pages may need improvement.
I’m not using Google Analytics to personally identify individual visitors. The goal is mostly traffic measurement and site improvement, not building some elaborate visitor dossier like this is a spy movie with worse lighting.
You can manage analytics cookies through the WPConsent cookie tool on ToddHapgood.com where available, or through your browser settings.
Google also provides information about how it uses cookies and similar technologies in its own privacy resources.
ToddHapgood.com uses WPConsent to help manage cookie consent.
When you visit the website, WPConsent may show a cookie banner or preference tool that lets you accept, reject, or manage certain categories of cookies.
Some cookies are essential for the website to work properly. Others, such as analytics cookies or certain tracking cookies, may be optional depending on your location and the consent options available to you.
You can also manage or delete cookies through your browser settings.
For more information, please see the Cookie Policy on ToddHapgood.com.
ToddHapgood.com may include affiliate links, including links through the Amazon Associates Program.
As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.
This means I may earn a small commission if you click an Amazon affiliate link and make a qualifying purchase, at no additional cost to you.
Amazon requires Associates to clearly identify themselves and include legally compliant disclosures when sharing affiliate links.
Affiliate programs may use cookies or similar tracking technologies to determine whether a purchase should be credited to this website.
Affiliate links don’t change the price you pay, and they don’t guarantee that I’ll recommend something just because there’s a commission involved. The goal is to keep recommendations, reviews, and mentions useful, honest, and reader-first.
If you contact me by email, contact form, or another communication method, I may collect the information you choose to provide.
This may include:
I use this information to respond to your message, answer questions, manage communication, or follow up when appropriate.
Please don’t send sensitive personal information through a contact form or email unless it’s actually necessary.
Information collected through ToddHapgood.com may be used to:
ToddHapgood.com doesn’t sell your personal information.
ToddHapgood.com may use third-party services that collect, process, or store information according to their own privacy policies.
These may include:
These third-party services may collect information directly from your browser or device when you interact with the website.
ToddHapgood.com doesn’t control every detail of how third-party services process information, so you should review their privacy policies if you want more detail.
ToddHapgood.com keeps information only as long as reasonably needed for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy.
Analytics data may be retained according to the settings configured in Google Analytics.
Messages sent through email or contact forms may be retained as needed to respond, maintain records, or manage ongoing communication.
ToddHapgood.com uses cookies and similar technologies for basic site functionality, analytics, cookie consent management, and affiliate tracking.
Cookies are small files stored on your device when you visit a website. Some cookies help the website work properly, while others help measure traffic or track affiliate referrals.
You can manage cookie preferences through WPConsent where available or through your browser settings.
For more detail, please see the Cookie Policy on ToddHapgood.com.
Depending on where you live, you may have certain rights related to your personal information.
These rights may include the ability to:
To make a privacy-related request, contact:
ToddHapgood.com is operated from California.
If you’re a California resident, you may have certain rights under California privacy laws, depending on how the law applies to this website.
ToddHapgood.com doesn’t sell personal information.
If you have questions about your privacy rights or want to make a request related to personal information you’ve provided, contact:
ToddHapgood.com isn’t directed toward children under 13.
This website doesn’t knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided personal information through this website, contact me at support@toddhapgood.com so the information can be reviewed and deleted if appropriate.
ToddHapgood.com may link to other websites, products, services, articles, tools, or affiliate pages.
Once you leave ToddHapgood.com, the privacy practices of those other websites apply. I’m not responsible for the content, privacy policies, or practices of third-party websites.
This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time.
If changes are made, the updated version will be posted on this page with a new “Last updated” date.
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, you can contact me at:
Todd Hapgood
support@toddhapgood.com
ToddHapgood.com
