Privacy Policy

Last updated: May 2026

This Privacy Policy explains how Leon Manuel ("I", "me", or "my") collects, uses, and protects information obtained through leonmanuel.co ("Site") and related services. I take your privacy seriously and am committed to handling your information responsibly.

1. Information I Collect

I may collect the following types of information:

Contact information — name and email address when you contact me or subscribe to The Signal newsletter
Communication content — messages you send via email or contact forms
Usage data — anonymised analytics data such as pages visited and time on site (via Vercel Analytics, if enabled)

I do not use tracking cookies or third-party advertising pixels on this site.

2. How I Use Your Information

Information you provide is used to:

Respond to your enquiries and fulfil service engagements
Send The Signal newsletter (if you subscribed — you can unsubscribe at any time)
Improve the site and my services
Comply with legal obligations

I will never sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties.

3. Newsletter (The Signal)

The Signal newsletter is managed via Kit (formerly ConvertKit). If you subscribe, your email address is stored by Kit in accordance with their Privacy Policy. You can unsubscribe at any time using the link at the bottom of any newsletter email.

4. Third-Party Services

This site is hosted on Vercel. By visiting this site, you are subject to Vercel's data processing as described in their Privacy Policy. No other third-party services process your data through this site.

5. Data Retention

I retain contact information for as long as necessary to fulfil the purpose for which it was collected, or as required by law. Newsletter subscriber data is retained until you unsubscribe.

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

Request access to the personal information I hold about you
Request correction of inaccurate information
Request deletion of your personal information
Withdraw consent for newsletter communications at any time

To exercise any of these rights, contact me at iam@leonmanuel.co.

7. Security

I take reasonable steps to protect your information from unauthorised access, disclosure, or misuse. However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure, and I cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Children's Privacy

This site is not directed at children under 16. I do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

9. Changes to This Policy

I may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page reflects when changes were last made. Continued use of the site after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

10. Contact

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, contact me at iam@leonmanuel.co.