Privacy Policy
Last updated: April 10, 2026
This Privacy Policy describes how Morgan Kotter ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and shares information when you visit morgankotter.com (the "Site").
Information We Collect
Information You Provide
- Contact form submissions: When you use our contact form, we collect your name, email address, and message content.
- Newsletter subscriptions: If you subscribe to our newsletter, we collect your email address.
- Comments: If you leave a comment on a blog post, we collect your name, email address, and comment content.
Information Collected Automatically
- Analytics data: We use Google Analytics 4 to collect anonymized usage data including pages visited, time on site, referral source, device type, and approximate geographic location. This data is aggregated and does not personally identify you.
- Cookies: We use essential cookies for site functionality and analytics cookies to understand how visitors use the Site. You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings.
- Log data: Our hosting provider (Vercel) automatically collects standard server log information including IP address, browser type, and request timestamps.
How We Use Your Information
- To respond to your inquiries submitted through the contact form
- To send newsletter emails if you have subscribed
- To display and moderate comments on blog posts
- To analyze site traffic and improve content and user experience
- To maintain site security and prevent abuse
Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services that may process your data:
- Google Analytics 4: Web analytics. Google Privacy Policy
- Vercel: Hosting and deployment. Vercel Privacy Policy
- SendGrid: Email delivery for newsletter and contact form. Twilio/SendGrid Privacy Policy
Data Retention
Contact form submissions and comments are retained indefinitely unless you request deletion. Newsletter subscriber data is retained until you unsubscribe. Analytics data is retained according to Google Analytics default retention settings (14 months).
Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Request access to personal data we hold about you
- Request correction or deletion of your personal data
- Unsubscribe from our newsletter at any time using the link in any email
- Opt out of analytics tracking by using browser privacy settings or extensions
Children's Privacy
This Site is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected such information, please contact us so we can delete it.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date.
Contact
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or want to exercise your data rights, contact us at hello@morgankotter.com.