Privacy Policy

Last updated: 15-March-2026

This Privacy Policy describes how information is collected, used, and shared when you visit or interact with jeffgoetz.com (the “Website”).

The Website is owned and operated by:

Jeff Goetz

PO Box 7243

Houston, TX 77248

United States

Email: [email protected]

By using this Website, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

1. Information Collected

The Website may collect two types of information:

Personal Information

Personal information is information that can identify you as an individual.

The Website may collect personal information when you voluntarily provide it, including when you:

subscribe to a newsletter
submit a message through a contact form
leave a comment on a blog post

Examples of personal information that may be collected include:

email address
name (if voluntarily provided in comments or contact forms)

This information is used only for the purposes for which it was provided.

Non-Personal Information

The Website may automatically collect certain non-identifiable information when visitors browse the site, including:

IP address
browser type
device type
pages visited
referring website
date and time of visit

This information is used to understand how visitors interact with the Website and to improve content and user experience.

2. Use of Google Analytics

This Website uses Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google, to analyze how visitors use the Website.

Google Analytics may collect information such as:

pages visited
time spent on pages
traffic sources
general geographic location

Google Analytics may use cookies and similar technologies to collect this information.

The data collected is used solely for the purpose of analyzing website traffic and improving the Website.

For more information on how Google handles data, please visit:

https://policies.google.com/privacy

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

The Website may use cookies and similar technologies to improve user experience and track website usage.

Cookies are small files stored on your device that help websites remember information about your visit.

Cookies may be used for purposes such as:

website functionality
analytics and traffic analysis
remembering user preferences
tracking affiliate referrals

Visitors may disable cookies through their browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect the functionality of certain parts of the Website.

4. Affiliate Links and Third-Party Tracking

The Website may participate in various affiliate marketing programs.

This means that certain links on the Website may be affiliate links. If a visitor clicks an affiliate link and makes a purchase, the Website owner may receive a small commission at no additional cost to the purchaser.

Affiliate programs may include, but are not limited to:

online retailers
photography equipment retailers
software providers
affiliate marketing networks

These third-party companies may use cookies or tracking technologies to track referrals and purchases.

The Website does not control how third-party websites collect or use information. Visitors are encouraged to review the privacy policies of those third-party websites.

5. Email Newsletter

Visitors may subscribe to a newsletter through the Website.

Newsletter subscriptions are managed through Mailchimp, a third-party email marketing service.

When subscribing to the newsletter, the Website collects:

email address

Newsletter communications may include:

website updates
photography articles and insights
product reviews
educational content
travel or photography updates
announcements about prints or products
occasional promotional content or affiliate links

Subscribers may unsubscribe at any time by using the unsubscribe link included in every email.

Mailchimp’s privacy practices can be reviewed at:

https://mailchimp.com/legal/privacy/

6. Contact Forms

Visitors may contact the Website owner through a contact form.

Information submitted through contact forms may include:

name (optional)
email address
message content

This information is used solely to respond to inquiries and may be retained for administrative purposes.

7. Comments on Blog Posts

If visitors leave comments on blog posts, the Website may collect:

name
email address
IP address
browser information

This information is collected to help detect spam and maintain the integrity of the Website.

8. Embedded Content from Other Websites

Articles on this Website may include embedded content from other websites, such as:

YouTube videos
Instagram posts
Pinterest pins
Medium articles

Embedded content behaves in the same way as if the visitor had visited the other website directly.

These third-party websites may collect data about visitors, use cookies, embed additional tracking, and monitor interaction with embedded content.

The Website owner does not control these third-party services.

9. E-Commerce and Third-Party Purchases

The Website may include links to external platforms where products may be purchased.

Currently, photography print purchases are handled through Fine Art America, which manages payment processing and fulfillment.

In the future, the Website may offer products such as:

digital downloads
ebooks
templates
other digital or physical products

Purchases may be processed through third-party platforms such as:

Fine Art America
Etsy
Shopify
Gumroad
other ecommerce providers

Payment information is processed by those third-party services and is not stored on this Website.

Visitors should review the privacy policies of those platforms before making purchases.

10. Data Retention

Information collected by the Website may be retained for the following purposes:

analytics data for statistical analysis
contact form submissions for administrative purposes
newsletter subscriber information until the user unsubscribes

Users may request removal of their personal information at any time by contacting the Website owner.

11. Data Security

Reasonable measures are taken to protect the security of personal information.

However, no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is completely secure, and absolute security cannot be guaranteed.

12. Your Data Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights regarding your personal data, including the right to:

request access to personal data held about you
request correction of inaccurate data
request deletion of personal data

Requests regarding personal data may be submitted to:

[email protected]

Because the Website collects limited personal information, most requests will relate to:

newsletter subscription data
contact form messages
blog comment information

13. Children’s Information

This Website is intended for a general audience and is not directed toward children under the age of 13.

The Website does not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

If a parent or guardian believes that a child has provided personal information through the Website, they should contact the Website owner so that the information can be removed.

14. Changes to This Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically to reflect changes in the Website, legal requirements, or business practices.

Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last updated” date.

Visitors are encouraged to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

15. Contact Information

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how information is handled on this Website, please contact: