Effective Date: July 5, 2025

At David H Mercer, accessible from https://davidhmercer.com, we value your trust and take your privacy seriously. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have about your personal data.

If you have questions, please contact us with our contact form.

1. Information We Collect

We collect only the information needed to improve your experience and deliver content you choose to receive. This may include:

  • Name and email address (when you sign up for our newsletter)
  • Log data (see below)
  • Cookies (see below)

We never sell or rent your information to third parties.

2. Email Newsletter

When you sign up for the David H Mercer newsletter, we collect your name (if provided) and email address. This information is used solely to send email updates about new content, encouragement, and site news.

We use MailPoet, a secure newsletter plugin for WordPress. You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the link at the bottom of any email.

3. Amazon Affiliate Disclosure

David H Mercer participates in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program. This means we may earn a small commission from qualifying purchases made through links on this site.

This does not affect your price and helps support the ministry and resources we provide.

4. Log Files

Like most websites, we use log files. These are automatically generated when you visit the site and may include:

  • Internet Protocol (IP) address
  • Browser type
  • Internet Service Provider (ISP)
  • Date and time of visit
  • Referring or exit pages
  • Number of clicks

This information is not linked to anything personally identifiable. We use it to analyze trends, administer the site, and improve the user experience.

5. Cookies

Cookies are small text files that help our website remember your preferences or track basic visitor behavior. Examples include remembering the pages you visited or if you’ve seen a pop-up.

You can disable cookies in your browser settings. Visit your browser’s help page to learn how. If you use a cookie management tool, you may also see a banner or pop-up giving you control over which cookies are allowed.

In the future, we may add a cookie consent banner to meet GDPR or other global regulations.

6. Third-Party Links and Content

We may link to other websites or display embedded content (like videos or affiliate product listings). These external sites have their own privacy policies. We are not responsible for the content or practices of those websites.

Some third-party tools (such as embedded Amazon products) may collect your IP address or use cookies to function properly.

7. Children’s Privacy

We care about protecting children online.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 years of age. If you believe a child has submitted information to us, please contact us using our contact form.

8. Your Rights

If you are located in a region with privacy laws like the GDPR or CCPA, you may have rights such as:

  • Access to your personal data
  • Correction or deletion of your data
  • Objection to or limitation of data use
  • Data portability

To exercise any of these rights, please email us directly. We’re happy to help.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this policy from time to time to reflect new features or legal requirements. The most current version will always be posted on this page with the effective date at the top.

We encourage you to review this page occasionally.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please use our contact form.