Privacy Policy

Last updated: May 11, 2026

This Privacy Policy describes how Leon and Life ("we", "us", "the Site") collects, uses, and shares information when you visit www.leonandlife.com or subscribe to one of our newsletters.

What we collect

Information you give us. When you subscribe to a newsletter, leave a comment, or contact us directly, we collect the information you provide — typically your email address, and optionally your name.

Information collected automatically. When you visit the Site, we automatically collect technical information about your device and visit, including:

  • IP address and approximate location
  • Browser type and operating system
  • Pages viewed and time spent on each page
  • Referring website or search term

This is collected via cookies, log files, and similar technologies. You can learn more about cookies and how to disable them at allaboutcookies.org.

How we use it

We use the information we collect to:

  • Send you newsletters and content you've subscribed to
  • Respond to your messages and comments
  • Understand how visitors use the Site so we can improve it
  • Detect and prevent fraud or abuse

We do not sell your personal information.

Who we share it with

We share information with third-party services that help us operate the Site:

  • Newsletter delivery: Ghost processes subscriptions and sends emails on our behalf. See Ghost's privacy policy for details.
  • Analytics: Google Analytics helps us understand site traffic. You can opt out at tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.
  • Hosting and infrastructure: Our website host stores Site data.

We may also disclose information when required by law (subpoena, court order, lawful request) or to protect our rights.

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Your rights

You can:

  • Unsubscribe from any newsletter at any time using the unsubscribe link in any email
  • Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
  • Request that we correct or delete your personal information
  • Opt out of analytics tracking using the link above

To exercise any of these rights, email leonandlife@gmail.com.

If you are in the EU or UK: We process your data under the legal bases of consent (newsletter signups) and legitimate interest (analytics, site improvement). Your data may be transferred outside the EU/UK, including to Canada and the United States, where our service providers are based.

If you are in California: You have additional rights under the CCPA/CPRA, including the right to know what personal information we collect and the right to request deletion. Email us to exercise these.

Data retention

We retain newsletter subscriber data until you unsubscribe or request deletion. Analytics data is retained according to Google Analytics's standard retention period.

Changes

We may update this policy from time to time. The "last updated" date at the top will reflect any changes.

Contact

Questions or requests:

Email: leonandlife@gmail.com Mail: 4295 Dawson St, Burnaby, BC, V5C 4B3, Canada

Last updated: [insert date]

This Privacy Policy describes how Leon and Life ("we", "us", "the Site") collects, uses, and shares information when you visit www.leonandlife.com or subscribe to one of our newsletters.

What we collect

Information you give us. When you subscribe to a newsletter, leave a comment, or contact us directly, we collect the information you provide — typically your email address, and optionally your name.

Information collected automatically. When you visit the Site, we automatically collect technical information about your device and visit, including:

  • IP address and approximate location
  • Browser type and operating system
  • Pages viewed and time spent on each page
  • Referring website or search term

This is collected via cookies, log files, and similar technologies. You can learn more about cookies and how to disable them at allaboutcookies.org.

How we use it

We use the information we collect to:

  • Send you newsletters and content you've subscribed to
  • Respond to your messages and comments
  • Understand how visitors use the Site so we can improve it
  • Detect and prevent fraud or abuse

We do not sell your personal information.

Who we share it with

We share information with third-party services that help us operate the Site:

  • Newsletter delivery: [Your newsletter platform — e.g. Ghost, Substack, ConvertKit] processes subscriptions and sends emails on our behalf.
  • Analytics: Google Analytics helps us understand site traffic. You can opt out at tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.
  • Hosting and infrastructure: Our website host stores Site data.

We may also disclose information when required by law (subpoena, court order, lawful request) or to protect our rights.

Some posts may contain affiliate links. If you click one and make a purchase, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Affiliate programs may track this via cookies. Affiliate links do not influence our recommendations.

Your rights

You can:

  • Unsubscribe from any newsletter at any time using the unsubscribe link in any email
  • Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
  • Request that we correct or delete your personal information
  • Opt out of analytics tracking using the link above

To exercise any of these rights, email leonandlife@gmail.com.

If you are in the EU or UK: We process your data under the legal bases of consent (newsletter signups) and legitimate interest (analytics, site improvement). Your data may be transferred outside the EU/UK, including to Canada and the United States, where our service providers are based.

If you are in California: You have additional rights under the CCPA/CPRA, including the right to know what personal information we collect and the right to request deletion. Email us to exercise these.

Data retention

We retain newsletter subscriber data until you unsubscribe or request deletion. Analytics data is retained according to Google Analytics's standard retention period.

Changes

We may update this policy from time to time. The "last updated" date at the top will reflect any changes.

Contact

Questions or requests:

Email: leonandlife@gmail.com Mail: 4295 Dawson St, Burnaby, BC, V5C 4B3, Canada