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Privacy Policy

Last updated: November 13, 2026

iantrottier.com is the personal author site of Ian Trottier. This page explains what information is collected when you visit, and what happens to it.

What this site collects directly

Nothing. This site does not set its own cookies, does not run visitor analytics, and does not log personal information about the people who read it.

If you join the mailing list

The signup form is operated by Buttondown. If you enter your email address, it is stored by Buttondown and used only to send updates about the writing, the podcast, and appearances. Every message includes a one-click unsubscribe link. Buttondown privacy policy: buttondown.email/privacy

If you make a payment or donation

Payments are processed by Stripe. Card details are entered on Stripe servers and are never seen or stored by this site. Stripe privacy policy: stripe.com/privacy

Advertising

This site displays advertising served by Google AdSense. Google and its partners may use cookies and similar technologies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this and other websites.

You can opt out of personalised advertising at adssettings.google.com. Google privacy policy: policies.google.com/privacy

If you are in the European Economic Area, the United Kingdom, or Switzerland, Google consent tools will ask your permission before any advertising cookies are set.

Links to other sites

This site links to external sites including Amazon, Spotify, YouTube, and Stripe. Those sites have their own privacy policies, and this one does not cover them.

Children

This site is not directed at children under 13 and does not knowingly collect information from them.

Your choices

Email: unsubscribe using the link in any message. Advertising: opt out at adssettings.google.com. Requests to see or delete information held about you: email iantrottier2@gmail.com.

Changes to this policy

If this policy changes, the date at the top of this page will change with it.

Contact

iantrottier2@gmail.com