Privacy Policy

MikeyBlackwell.com

Effective date: January 1, 2025

This Privacy Policy explains how Mike Blackwell ("Mike Blackwell," "I," "me," or "my") handles information in connection with MikeyBlackwell.com (the "Site"). The Site is operated personally by Mike Blackwell and is intended primarily for a general adult audience in the United States.

By using the Site, you acknowledge the practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you follow a link to another website or use a third-party service, that service's own privacy policy applies.

1. Information collected through the Site

The Site does not currently provide user accounts, a contact form, or a newsletter signup. I do not use the Site to create or maintain a personal contact database.

However, certain information may be collected automatically by Wix and other service providers when you visit the Site. This may include:

Internet Protocol (IP) address;
browser, device, and operating-system information;
pages viewed, links clicked, referring pages, and approximate location derived from an IP address;
dates, times, and duration of visits; and
cookie identifiers and similar technical data.

This information is generally used to host and secure the Site, keep it functioning, understand aggregate traffic and performance, detect fraud or abuse, and improve the visitor experience. I may be able to view aggregated or limited analytics supplied by Wix, but I do not independently build profiles of Site visitors.

2. Cookies and similar technologies

Wix and embedded third-party services may place or access cookies, pixels, local storage, or similar technologies. These technologies may be necessary for Site operation, security, analytics, media playback, preference storage, or other features.

Where a cookie-consent tool is displayed, you can use it to manage available choices. You can also restrict or delete cookies through your browser settings. Blocking cookies may prevent some Site features, embedded media, or store functions from working correctly.

For more information about Wix's practices, review the Wix Privacy Policy.

3. Merchandise and Shopify

Merchandise sales are handled through a store powered by Shopify. When you visit the store or place an order, Shopify, payment processors, shipping providers, and other commerce service providers may collect and process information such as:

name, email address, telephone number, billing address, and shipping address;
order, product, transaction, and fulfillment information;
payment information, which is processed by Shopify and/or the applicable payment provider; and
device, cookie, IP-address, fraud-prevention, and store-usage information.

I may receive or access the customer and order information reasonably necessary to fulfill purchases, provide customer service, manage returns or disputes, keep required business and tax records, prevent fraud, and comply with law. I do not receive or store full payment-card numbers through the Site.

Shopify and other commerce providers process information under their own terms and privacy policies. Review Shopify's Consumer Privacy Policy and any policy displayed in the Shopify store or at checkout for more information.

4. Embedded YouTube and Spotify content

The Site includes embedded music, video, or players supplied by YouTube (a Google service) and Spotify. When a page containing an embedded player loads, or when you interact with that player, the provider may receive information about your device, IP address, browser, Site visit, cookie identifiers, account status, and interaction with the content. If you are signed into the applicable service, the provider may associate the activity with your account.

These providers control their own processing. For details, review the Google Privacy Policy and the Spotify Privacy Policy.

5. Links to social media, music, and other platforms

The Site contains links to social networks, music services, ticketing services, and other third-party websites or applications. A standard outbound link does not by itself give me access to information in your account on that platform. Once you follow a link, however, the third party may collect information under its own privacy policy. I am not responsible for the privacy, security, or content practices of third-party services.

6. How information is used

To the extent I receive or access information, I may use it to:

operate, maintain, secure, and improve the Site;
understand Site traffic and general audience engagement;
display and support embedded media;
fulfill merchandise orders and provide order-related support;
prevent fraud, abuse, security incidents, and unlawful activity;
maintain business, transaction, tax, and legal records; and
comply with legal obligations and protect my rights or the rights of others.

7. How information is disclosed

I do not sell personal information for money. I may disclose or allow access to information in the following limited circumstances:

Service providers: Wix, Shopify, payment processors, analytics providers, hosting and security services, shipping carriers, embedded-content providers, and other vendors that help operate the Site or fulfill orders.
Legal and safety purposes: When reasonably necessary to comply with law, legal process, or governmental requests; enforce applicable terms; investigate fraud or security issues; or protect rights, property, or safety.
Business transfers: In connection with a sale, transfer, financing, reorganization, or other change involving the Site or related business assets, subject to applicable law.
At your direction: When you request or authorize the disclosure.

Third-party services may use cookies or similar technologies for their own analytics, personalization, or advertising purposes. Their practices are governed by their own policies and controls.

8. Data retention

I retain information I directly receive only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described above, including order fulfillment, customer service, fraud prevention, accounting, tax, dispute resolution, and legal compliance. Retention periods used by Wix, Shopify, Google/YouTube, Spotify, payment processors, and other providers are determined by those providers and their policies.

9. Your privacy choices and rights

Depending on where you live and subject to applicable exceptions, you may have rights concerning personal information, such as the right to request access, correction, deletion, or a copy of information; to appeal certain decisions; or to opt out of certain uses of information.

Because most Site-related information is processed directly by service providers, I may not possess or be able to identify all information connected with a visitor. For information held by Wix, Shopify, Google/YouTube, Spotify, or another platform, you may need to use that provider's privacy controls or contact that provider directly.

To submit a privacy request concerning information I control, contact me using the information in Section 15. I may need to verify your identity and authority before completing a request. Authorized agents may submit requests where permitted by law, but proof of authorization and identity verification may be required. I will not discriminate against you for exercising an applicable privacy right.

10. Do Not Track and Global Privacy Control

Some browsers transmit "Do Not Track" signals. Because there is not a uniform industry standard for responding to those signals, the Site may not respond to them in a consistent manner. Where required and technically supported, applicable cookie controls or service providers may recognize legally valid opt-out preference signals, such as Global Privacy Control. You may also manage cookies through the Site's cookie tool, when available, and through your browser or device settings.

11. Data security

I use reasonable administrative and technical measures appropriate to the nature of the Site and rely on established providers to host the Site and process store transactions. No website, transmission, or storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure, and I cannot guarantee absolute security.

12. Children's privacy

The Site is intended for a general adult audience and is not directed to children under 13. I do not knowingly collect personal information directly from children under 13 through the Site. If you believe a child under 13 has provided personal information that I control, please contact me so I can review and, where appropriate, delete it.

13. Visitors outside the United States

The Site is operated from the United States. If you access it from another country, information may be processed in the United States or other locations where service providers operate. Those locations may have privacy laws different from those in your jurisdiction.

14. Changes to this Privacy Policy

I may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes to the Site, service providers, practices, or legal requirements. The revised policy will be posted on this page with a new effective date. Material changes may also be communicated by an additional notice on the Site when appropriate.

15. Contact

For questions or privacy requests concerning MikeyBlackwell.com, contact:

Mike Blackwell

Email: mikeyblackwell@gmail.com

If your request concerns a Shopify purchase, include enough order information to identify the transaction, but do not send full payment-card numbers or other unnecessary sensitive information by email.

Drafting note: Replace the bracketed email address before publishing. This policy should be reviewed whenever Site features, analytics, advertising tools, embedded services, or store practices change. This document is general informational drafting assistance and is not a substitute for advice from a qualified attorney.