Effective date / Last updated: December 13, 2025
Who We Are
This Privacy Policy applies to hunterfoote.com (the “Site”), a personal and professional website operated by Dr. Hunter T. Foote. The Site includes informational pages, articles, and content about Dr. Foote’s work and publications.
Mailing address:
255 Main Street
Webster, MA 01570
About Your Privacy
We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, why we collect it, how we use it, and the choices you may have.
What Personal Data We Collect and Why We Collect It
1) Information You Provide to Us
You may choose to provide personal information when you:
- Contact us (for example, by submitting a message through the Site, if available)
- Subscribe to updates (if enabled)
- Submit a comment on an article
This may include: name, email address, website (if provided), phone number (if provided), and the content of your message or comment.
2) Comments
If you leave a comment on the Site, we collect the information shown in the comment form (such as name, email, and website, if provided). We may also collect technical information (such as IP address and browser user-agent) to help with spam detection and site security.
If you choose to save your details for future comments, cookies may store those details for your convenience.
3) Automatic Data Collection
When you visit the Site, we (and our service providers) may automatically collect technical and usage information such as:
- IP address
- Browser type and device information
- Referring/exit pages
- Pages viewed and time spent on pages
- Approximate location (derived from IP)
We use this information to operate the Site, improve performance, understand usage trends, and protect against abuse.
4) Cookies and Similar Technologies
Cookies are small files stored on your device that help sites function and remember preferences. The Site may use cookies for purposes such as:
- Remembering comment form details (if you opt in)
- Basic site functionality and security
- Measuring site usage and performance (if analytics are enabled)
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect certain features.
5) Analytics
We may use analytics tools to understand how visitors use the Site (for example, which pages are most popular, time on site, basic traffic sources). These tools typically collect data through cookies and similar technologies. Where available, you can often opt out using vendor-provided controls and/or browser settings.
6) Embedded Content and Third-Party Links
The Site may include links to third-party websites (for example, social platforms or external resources) or embedded content. Third-party sites have their own privacy practices, and this Policy does not cover their activities. If you click a third-party link, you should review that site’s privacy policy.
Who We Share Your Data With
We do not sell your personal information. We may share information with trusted service providers who help us operate the Site, such as:
- Website hosting and maintenance providers
- Spam detection and security services
- Analytics providers (if enabled)
These providers are permitted to use personal data only to perform services for us and are expected to protect it.
We may also disclose information if required to comply with law, enforce our rights, or protect the safety of users or the public.
How Long We Retain Your Data
We retain personal data only as long as needed for the purposes described in this Policy:
- Comments: may remain visible on the Site unless removed or moderated; related metadata may be retained for security and moderation purposes.
- Contact inquiries: retained for a reasonable period to respond and maintain records.
- Technical logs/analytics: retained for a limited period depending on the tools and settings in use.
Your Rights and Choices
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have rights to:
- Request access to personal data we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate data
- Request deletion of your data (subject to legal and operational limits)
- Object to or restrict certain processing
- Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
To make a request, write to the mailing address listed above.
Where Your Data Is Processed
The Site and its service providers may process data in the United States and other locations. If you access the Site from outside the U.S., you understand your data may be transferred and processed in jurisdictions with different data protection laws.
How We Protect Your Data
We use reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures designed to protect personal information (such as encryption in transit where supported, access controls, and security monitoring). No method of transmission or storage is 100% secure.
Children’s Privacy
The Site is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided personal information, write to the mailing address listed above.
SMS/Text Message Policy (Only If You Opt In)
If you provide a mobile number and explicitly opt in to receive text messages from us, you consent to receive recurring automated messages (transactional or informational). Message frequency may vary. Message and data rates may apply. You may opt out at any time by replying STOP. For help, reply HELP.
We do not sell your phone number and do not share it with third parties for their marketing purposes.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. If we make material changes, we will post the updated policy on this page and revise the “Last updated” date above.
Contacting Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please write to:
255 Main Street
Webster, MA 01570