Privacy Policy


Last updated: February 14, 2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to Morgan A. Drake’s website (“we,” “our,” or “us”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit morganadrake.com.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Who We Are

Our website address is: http://morganadrake.com.

2.2 Information You Provide

We collect information that you voluntarily provide when:

  • Subscribing to our newsletter
  • Contacting us through our contact form
  • Commenting on blog posts (if enabled)
  • Signing up for updates or promotional materials

This information may include:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Message content
  • Any other information you choose to provide
2.3 Comments

When visitors leave comments on the site, we collect the data shown in the comments form, and also the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help spam detection. Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service.

An anonymized string created from your email address (also called a hash) may be provided to the Gravatar service to see if you are using it. The Gravatar service privacy policy is available here: https://automattic.com/privacy/. After approval of your comment, your profile picture is visible to the public in the context of your comment.

2.4 Media

If you upload images to the website, you should avoid uploading images with embedded location data (EXIF GPS) included. Visitors to the website can download and extract any location data from images on the website.

2.5 Embedded Content

Articles on this site may include embedded content (e.g., videos, images, articles, etc.). Embedded content from other websites behaves in the exact same way as if the visitor has visited the other website.

These websites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed additional third-party tracking, and monitor your interaction with that embedded content, including tracking your interaction with the embedded content if you have an account and are logged in to that website.

2.6 Information Automatically Collected

When you visit our website, we automatically collect:

  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Operating system
  • Page views and website navigation
  • Referral source
  • Length of visit
  • Device information

3. Cookie Usage

3.1 Comment-Related Cookies

If you leave a comment on our site, you may opt in to saving your name, email address, and website in cookies. These are for your convenience so that you do not have to fill in your details again when you leave another comment. These cookies will last for one year.

If you visit our login page, we will set a temporary cookie to determine if your browser accepts cookies. This cookie contains no personal data and is discarded when you close your browser.

When you log in, we will also set up several cookies to save your login information and your screen display choices. Login cookies last for two days, and screen options cookies last for a year. If you select “Remember Me”, your login will persist for two weeks. If you log out of your account, the login cookies will be removed.

If you edit or publish an article, an additional cookie will be saved in your browser. This cookie includes no personal data and simply indicates the post ID of the article you just edited. It expires after 1 day.

3.2 Essential Cookies

We use essential cookies to:

  • Remember your cookie preferences
  • Maintain your session
  • Enable basic website functionality
3.3 Analytics Cookies

We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our website. These cookies collect:

  • Pages visited
  • Time spent on site
  • Traffic sources
  • Anonymous demographic information
3.4 Newsletter and Marketing Cookies

We use MailerLite to manage our newsletter subscriptions. These cookies:

  • Track signup completions
  • Monitor email interactions
  • Manage popup displays

4. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

  • Send newsletters and updates
  • Respond to inquiries
  • Improve website content and user experience
  • Analyze website performance
  • Protect against unauthorized access
  • Comply with legal obligations
4.1 Email Communications and Content Platforms

We deliver content and manage communications through multiple integrated platforms:

4.1.1 Newsletter Service (MailerLite)
  • Manages our primary email newsletter
  • Delivers free content including the welcome novella
  • Processes subscription data within the EU
  • Provides automated email communications
  • Tracks email engagement for service improvement

4.1.2 The Dimidium Archives™ (Substack)

  • Delivers specialized content and research
  • Manages platform-specific subscriptions
  • Processes subscriber data according to Substack’s privacy policy
  • -Enables community features and discussions
  • Provides content-specific notifications

4.1.3 Content Directory (Linktree)

  • Organizes access to our various platforms
  • Tracks basic analytics for service improvement
  • Provides direct access to subscription options
  • Does not store subscriber data

4.1.4 Data Integration

When you subscribe to our services, your data may be processed across these platforms to:

  • Deliver requested content
  • Maintain subscription status
  • Ensure consistent service
  • Improve user experience
  • Track engagement for service optimization

4.1.5 Subscription Management

You can manage your subscriptions through:

  • Newsletter: Unsubscribe link in every email
  • The Dimidium Archives™: Account settings on Substack
  • Direct contact: privacy@morganadrake.com

4.1.6 Data Processing Agreements

All platforms used:

  • Comply with GDPR requirements
  • Process data within the EU or under adequate safeguards
  • Maintain their own detailed privacy policies
  • Implement industry-standard security measures
  • Enable user data rights

4.1.7 Communication Types

By subscribing, you may receive:

  • Regular newsletter updates
  • Free content delivery notifications
  • The Dimidium Archives™ posts
  • Service announcements
  • Occasional promotional materials

You can customize your preferences or unsubscribe from any or all communications at any time.

5. Information Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information. We may share information with:

  • Service providers (newsletter, hosting, analytics)
  • Legal authorities when required by law
  • Third parties with your explicit consent

6. Data Security

We implement security measures to protect your information, including:

  • SSL encryption
  • Regular security updates
  • Access controls
  • Secure data storage
  • Regular security audits

7. Data Retention

If you leave a comment, the comment and its metadata are retained indefinitely. This is so we can recognize and approve any follow-up comments automatically instead of holding them in a moderation queue.

For users that register on our website (if any), we also store the personal information they provide in their user profile. All users can see, edit, or delete their personal information at any time (except they cannot change their username). Website administrators can also see and edit that information.

If you request a password reset, your IP address will be included in the reset email.

8. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access your personal data
  • Correct inaccurate data
  • Request data deletion
  • Withdraw consent
  • Object to processing
  • Request data portability

9. Children’s Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13.

10. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices.

11. Data Processing and Storage

Your data is processed and stored within the European Union through:

  • Website hosting: SiteGround (EU data centers)
  • Newsletter service: MailerLite (EU-based service)
  • Contact forms: Processed through our hosting provider’s EU servers

12. Changes to Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.

13. Contact Information

For privacy-related questions, contact:
Email: privacy@morganadrake.com