Privacy policy

Last updated: 15 January 2026

Introduction

Author F Stephan: We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect information when you visit or interact with our website authorfstephan.com (the “Site”). The Site contains only content published by the author and does not accept comments or other user-generated content.

Information we collect

  1. Information you provide voluntarily

Contact forms / newsletter sign-up: if you choose to contact us or subscribe to a mailing list, we collect the information you provide such as name and email address.

Purchases: Currently we do not sell product on our website.

  1. Information collected automatically
  • Log data: when you visit the Site, our servers automatically record certain information such as IP address, browser type, operating system, referring/exit pages, and timestamps.
  • Cookies and similar technologies: we may use cookies and similar technologies to improve site functionality, analyze usage, and remember preferences. See the Cookies section below for details.

How we use your information

We use collected information for the following purposes:

  • To respond to your inquiries and communicate with you.
  • To provide and manage subscriptions, purchases, or digital downloads.
  • To improve, maintain, and personalize the Site.
  • To send newsletters or other updates if you opt in. You may unsubscribe at any time.
  • To comply with legal obligations.

We do not sell your personal data to third parties.

Cookies and tracking technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Distinguish you from other users.
  • Remember your preferences.
  • Collect analytics data about site usage.

You can control cookies through your browser settings and opt out of certain analytics tracking. If you disable cookies, some features of the Site may not function properly.

Third-party services

We may use third-party services for hosting, analytics, payment processing, email delivery, and other site functions (for example, hosting provider, Google Analytics, Stripe, Mailchimp). These third parties may collect and process data as described in their own privacy policies. We recommend you review the privacy policies of these providers. We only share the minimum personal data necessary for them to provide their services.

Data retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, to comply with legal obligations, or as otherwise required. When data is no longer needed, we will delete or anonymize it.

Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data. However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

Children’s privacy

The Site is not directed to children under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 16. If you believe we have collected such data, please contact us and we will delete it.

Your rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights regarding your personal data, such as:

  • Access and obtain a copy of your data.
  • Request correction of inaccurate data.
  • Request deletion of your data.
  • Object to or restrict processing.
  • Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent.

To exercise these rights, contact us through the contact form. We will respond in accordance with applicable law.

International transfers

If your information is transferred outside your country (for example, to our hosting or service providers), we will protect it in accordance with this Privacy Policy and applicable legal requirements.

Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will post the updated policy on the Site with a revised “Last updated” date. Continued use of the Site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact us

If you have questions, requests, or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, a contact form is available in the contact page