Privacy Policy

Effective Date: December 13, 2025

Last Updated: December 13, 2025

Introduction

Welcome to jordanmellis.com (the “Site”). This privacy policy explains how Jordan M. Ellis (“we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you visit our website and interact with our services.

We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your data in an open and transparent manner. This policy applies to all visitors and users of our Site.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide Directly

When you sign up to receive bonus content or free resources, access exclusive materials for book purchasers, or subscribe to our email newsletter, we collect:

– First Name: To personalize our communications with you

– Email Address: To send you the materials you requested and to communicate with you about our books and services

This information is collected through embedded forms on our website powered by MailerLite.

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our Site, certain technical information may be collected automatically, including:

– Server Logs: Our hosting provider (HostGator) may collect standard server log information such as IP address, browser type, and pages visited

– Cookies: We use minimal essential cookies required for the Site to function properly (see Cookies section below)

We do not use analytics tools such as Google Analytics. We do not track your browsing behavior across other websites.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

For Delivering Requested Content

– Transactional Emails: To send you the bonus content, free resources, or exclusive materials you specifically requested

– Double Opt-In Confirmation: To confirm your email subscription through our double opt-in process

Everyone who signs up receives the content they requested, regardless of marketing preferences.

For Marketing Communications (Optional)

Only if you have explicitly consented by checking the optional marketing preference box on our forms, we will:

– Send you newsletters and updates about our books

– Share announcements about new releases and special offers

– Provide writing tips and exclusive content for subscribers

You have complete control over whether you receive marketing emails. Signing up for bonus content does not automatically subscribe you to marketing emails.

For Other Purposes

– Customer Service: To respond to your inquiries and provide support

– Website Functionality: To ensure our Site operates properly and to improve user experience

– Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws and regulations

Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

For visitors from the European Economic Area (EEA), United Kingdom, and other jurisdictions with similar privacy laws, we process your personal data based on:

– Consent: When you voluntarily provide your information and, separately, when you consent to receive marketing communications

– Legitimate Interests: To deliver the content you specifically requested and to operate our website

– Legal Obligations: To comply with applicable laws

We use MailerLite’s GDPR-compliant features to collect, document, and manage your marketing preferences separately from content delivery.

Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services that may collect or process your information:

MailerLite

We use MailerLite as our email marketing service provider. When you subscribe to receive content from us, your name and email address are stored on MailerLite’s servers. MailerLite is GDPR-compliant and processes data in accordance with applicable privacy laws.

MailerLite maintains detailed records of your marketing preferences, including:

– When you provided consent for marketing emails

– What specific language you consented to

– Your IP address and timestamp when you opted in

MailerLite’s Privacy Policy: https://www.mailerlite.com/legal/privacy-policy

HostGator

Our website is hosted by HostGator, which may collect standard server log information for security and performance purposes.

HostGator’s Privacy Policy: https://www.newfold.com/privacy-center

WordPress

Our Site is built on WordPress, an open-source content management system. WordPress may set essential cookies for site functionality.

WordPress Privacy Policy: https://wordpress.org/about/privacy/

Yoast SEO

We use the Yoast SEO plugin to optimize our website for search engines. This plugin does not collect personal data from visitors.

Smush

We use the Smush plugin to optimize images on our Site. This plugin does not collect personal data from visitors.

Amazon and Gumroad

Our Site contains links to purchase our books through Amazon and Gumroad. When you click these links and make purchases, you will be subject to the privacy policies of those platforms. We do not control and are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third-party sites.

Amazon Privacy Notice: https://www.amazon.com/gp/help/customer/display.html?nodeId=GX7NJQ4ZB8MHFRNJ

Gumroad Privacy Policy: https://gumroad.com/privacy

How We Respect Your Marketing Preferences

We take your marketing preferences seriously and have implemented specific safeguards:

– Separate Consent: Marketing emails require your explicit, separate consent through an optional checkbox on our forms

– Filtered Campaigns: We use MailerLite’s marketing preference filters to ensure only subscribers who have consented receive marketing emails

– Documented Consent: MailerLite maintains a complete history of your marketing preferences, including when and how you provided consent

– Segmented Lists: We maintain subscriber segments based on marketing preferences to prevent accidental marketing to non-consented subscribers

You will always receive the bonus content or free resources you specifically requested, regardless of whether you opt in to marketing emails.

Cookies

Our Site uses minimal cookies. A cookie is a small text file stored on your device that helps websites remember information about your visit.

Essential Cookies

We use only one essential cookie set by WordPress:

– wpEmojiSettingsSupports: This session cookie enables emoji support on pages using WordPress. It does not track you or collect personal information.

We do not use tracking cookies, analytics cookies, or advertising cookies without your explicit consent.

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling essential cookies may affect the functionality of our Site.

Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this privacy policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

– Email Subscribers: We retain your email address and name for as long as you remain subscribed or until you request deletion

– Marketing Preference Records: MailerLite maintains records of your consent history for compliance purposes

– Server Logs: Retained according to our hosting provider’s standard practices

Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:

For All Users

– Right to Unsubscribe: You can unsubscribe from our email list at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in any email we send you

– Right to Access: You can request information about what personal data we hold about you

– Right to Correction: You can request that we correct any inaccurate personal data

– Right to Deletion: You can request that we delete your personal data

– Right to Update Marketing Preferences: You can change your marketing preferences at any time

Additional Rights for EEA, UK, and Similar Jurisdictions (GDPR)

– Right to Data Portability: You can request a copy of your data in a structured, machine-readable format

– Right to Restrict Processing: You can request that we limit how we use your data

– Right to Object: You can object to our processing of your data for certain purposes

– Right to Withdraw Consent: You can withdraw your consent at any time where we rely on consent as the legal basis for processing

– Right to Lodge a Complaint: You have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the Contact Us section below.

Children’s Privacy

Our Site is not directed to children under the age of 13 (or 16 in the EEA). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child, please contact us immediately, and we will delete it.

Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no internet transmission or electronic storage method is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in the United States, where our servers and service providers are located. By using our Site and providing your information, you consent to this transfer. We ensure that adequate safeguards are in place for such transfers in compliance with applicable laws, including the use of GDPR-compliant service providers like MailerLite.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will post the updated policy on this page with a new “Last Updated” date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this privacy policy, wish to exercise your privacy rights, or have concerns about how we handle your personal information, please contact us:

Jordan M. Ellis

777 Brickell Ave., Miami, FL 33131

Email: [email protected]

For data protection inquiries from EEA or UK residents, you may also contact us at the above address, and we will respond within the timeframes required by applicable law.