Last updated: May 19, 2026
1. Introduction
JayForrest.org (“the Site”) is committed to respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what information is collected when you visit the Site, how that information is used, and the choices you have regarding your data.
By using this Site, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Information You Provide
When you use the Site’s contact form, you may provide:
- Your name
- Your email address
- The content of your message
WordPress may also automatically record your IP address for security and spam‑prevention purposes.
2.1.1 Jetpack Newsletter (Email Subscriptions)
If you sign up for the Site’s Jetpack Newsletter, you provide:
- Your email address
- Your IP address (collected by Jetpack for security and verification)
- Subscription preferences
Jetpack stores your subscription information on Automattic’s servers and sends emails on behalf of the Site. You may unsubscribe at any time using the link included in each email.
2.2 Information Collected Automatically
The Site uses Jetpack (a service provided by Automattic) to collect basic analytics and security‑related information, including:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Device information
- Referring URLs
- Pages viewed
- Approximate location (based on IP)
- Cookies used for analytics and security features
This information helps improve the Site’s performance and security.
2.3 External Links
The Site includes outbound links to external websites, such as Amazon.
These sites have their own privacy practices, and this Policy does not apply to them.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information collected to:
- Respond to messages submitted through the contact form
- Send newsletters and updates if you subscribe via Jetpack Newsletter
- Improve the Site’s performance, content, and user experience
- Monitor and protect the Site from spam and security threats
- Understand general usage patterns through analytics
We do not sell or rent your personal information.
4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Jetpack may use cookies to:
- Provide site analytics
- Improve performance
- Enhance security features
Jetpack Newsletter may also use cookies or tracking pixels to:
- Confirm email delivery
- Measure email engagement (such as opens or clicks)
You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings.
5. Third‑Party Service Providers
Your information may be processed by the following third parties:
- Automattic / Jetpack (analytics, security, performance, newsletter subscriptions)
- Your hosting provider (server logs and security)
These providers have access only to the information necessary to perform their functions.
6. Data Retention
We retain:
- Contact form submissions for as long as needed to respond
- Newsletter subscription data until you unsubscribe
- Server logs for security and maintenance
- Jetpack analytics data according to Automattic’s retention policies
7. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights regarding your personal information, including:
- Access to the data we hold about you
- Requesting correction or deletion
- Requesting that we limit or stop processing your data
- Unsubscribing from the Jetpack Newsletter at any time
To submit a privacy‑related request, use the Site’s contact form.
8. How to Contact Us
For privacy inquiries, data requests, or questions about this Policy, please use the contact form at:
👉 https://jayforrest.org/contact/
9. Changes to This Policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time. The “Last updated” date at the top of the page reflects the most recent revision.