Privacy Policy

Last Updated: August 15, 2026

Effective Date: August 15, 2026

Important Notice

This Privacy Policy applies solely to jamesleejamerson.com. It does not govern the Squarespace platform's own privacy practices. For information about how Squarespace collects and uses data as a platform provider, please visit squarespace.com/privacy.

1. INTRODUCTION

This Privacy Policy explains how jamesleejamerson.com ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, stores, and protects personal information when you visit and interact with jamesleejamerson.com — a tribute and informational website dedicated to celebrating the life, music, and enduring legacy of James Lee Jamerson, the legendary Motown bassist. We are committed to being transparent about our data practices and to protecting your privacy.

This policy covers only jamesleejamerson.com. It does not apply to the Squarespace platform itself or to any third-party websites linked from this site.

By using jamesleejamerson.com, you agree to the collection and use of information as described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with any part of this policy, please do not use this site. We encourage you to read this policy carefully and contact us if you have any questions.

We have written this policy in plain English to make it as clear and easy to understand as possible, in line with the requirements of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable privacy laws.

2. INFORMATION WE COLLECT

We collect several types of information depending on how you interact with this website.

2.1 Information You Provide Directly

When you voluntarily submit information through jamesleejamerson.com, we may collect:

● Name — provided through contact or newsletter signup forms

● Email address — provided when you contact us or sign up to receive news and updates about James Lee Jamerson

● Message content — any text you submit through a contact or inquiry form

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you visit this site, certain information is collected automatically through cookies, analytics tools, and server logs. This may include:

● IP address — your device's internet address

● Browser type and version

● Device type and operating system

● Referring URLs — the website or link that brought you to this site

● Pages visited and time spent on each page

● Date and time of your visit

● Geographic location (approximate, based on IP address)

3. HOW WE COLLECT INFORMATION

We collect information through the following methods:

● Contact and newsletter signup forms — built-in Squarespace form blocks allow you to submit your name and email address directly to us, including when you sign up to receive news and updates about James Lee Jamerson.

● Cookies and similar tracking technologies — we use session cookies (which expire when you close your browser), persistent cookies (which remain on your device for a set period), and analytics cookies (which help us understand how visitors use the site). See Section 5 for more details.

● Squarespace Analytics — jamesleejamerson.com uses Squarespace's built-in analytics, which is enabled by default on all Squarespace websites. It collects aggregated traffic and behavioral data automatically.

● Third-party analytics and tracking tools — we may use additional tools such as Google Analytics. See Section 6 for a full list.

4. HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

● To respond to your inquiries and provide support to visitors of jamesleejamerson.com

● To send newsletters and updates about James Lee Jamerson — only where you have given us your consent to do so

● To analyze website traffic and improve user experience — understanding how visitors engage with jamesleejamerson.com helps us make it a better resource

● To comply with legal obligations, including applicable record-keeping requirements

● To protect the security and integrity of jamesleejamerson.com

4.1 Lawful Bases for Processing (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Union (EU) or United Kingdom (UK), we rely on the following legal grounds to process your personal data:

Lawful Basis

When It Applies

Consent

When you subscribe to our newsletter or agree to receive marketing communications

Contract

When processing your data is necessary to deliver a service you have requested (e.g., email updates you have signed up for)

Legitimate Interests

When we analyze site traffic to improve this website, provided your rights and interests are not overridden

Legal Obligation

When we are required by law to retain certain records (e.g., tax and financial records)

5. COOKIES AND TRACKING TECHNOLOGIES

5.1 What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, tablet, or phone) when you visit a website. They allow the website to recognize your device, remember your preferences, and collect information about how you use the site. Cookies do not typically contain information that directly identifies you, but they may be linked to personal information we hold about you.

5.2 Types of Cookies We Use

● Essential / Functional Cookies — These are necessary for the website to operate properly. Without them, certain features (such as shopping carts, secure logins, and form submissions) would not work. These cannot be disabled without impacting site functionality.

● Analytics Cookies — These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with the site — for example, which pages are visited most often and how long visitors stay. This information is aggregated and used to improve the site.

● Preference Cookies — These remember your choices and settings (such as language or region) to provide a more personalized experience on return visits.

● Marketing / Advertising Cookies — If we use advertising pixels (such as a Meta or Pinterest pixel), these cookies track your activity to help deliver relevant advertisements. Where applicable, these are only set with your consent.

5.3 Squarespace Default Cookies

As a Squarespace-hosted website, this site sets certain cookies by default as part of normal platform operation. These include cookies for site functionality, security, and analytics. Squarespace's cookie practices are described in the Squarespace Privacy Policy.

5.4 Cookie Consent Banner

This site may display a cookie consent banner when you first visit, particularly for visitors in regions where consent for non-essential cookies is legally required (such as the EU and UK). You can accept or decline non-essential cookies through that banner.

5.5 How to Control Cookies

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically choose to:

● View which cookies are stored on your device and delete them individually

● Block all cookies from being set

● Block third-party cookies only

● Clear all cookies when you close your browser

Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of this website and other websites you visit. For instructions, visit your browser's help section or a resource such as allaboutcookies.org.

6. ANALYTICS AND THIRD-PARTY SERVICES

This website uses several third-party services that may collect or process your data. Each service operates under its own privacy policy, which we encourage you to review.

6.1 Squarespace Analytics

This site uses Squarespace's built-in analytics tool, which is enabled by default. It collects aggregated data about visitor traffic, page views, referral sources, and device types. This data is used internally by Squarespace and shared with us in summary form.

6.2 Google Analytics

If Google Analytics is enabled on this site, it collects anonymized behavioral and traffic data such as pages visited, session duration, and device information. Data is processed by Google LLC and may be transferred to and stored on Google's servers in the United States. Google's data practices are governed by the Google Privacy Policy. You may opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on.

6.3 Google Fonts

If this site loads fonts from Google's servers, Google may collect your IP address as part of that request. This is a standard technical process. For more information, see the Google Privacy Policy.

6.4 Social Media Embeds

This site may include embedded content from social media platforms such as Instagram, Pinterest, or YouTube. When you view embedded content, those platforms may set their own cookies on your device and collect data about your interaction, even if you are not logged in to those platforms. Their data practices are governed by their own privacy policies.

6.5 Email Marketing Services

If you subscribe to our email list, your name and email address may be transferred to a third-party email marketing platform such as Mailchimp or a similar service. That platform stores and processes your contact information to facilitate email delivery. You may unsubscribe at any time using the link provided in every email.

6.6 International Data Transfers

This website is operated from the United States. If you are visiting from the European Union, United Kingdom, or other regions with data protection laws that differ from those in the US, please be aware that your data may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States.

Where required by the GDPR, any transfer of EU personal data to the US or other third countries is carried out using appropriate safeguards, such as Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) as approved under GDPR Article 46, or by relying on the EU-US Data Privacy Framework where applicable. By using this website, you acknowledge and consent to this transfer.

7. DATA RETENTION

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary for the purposes described in this policy, or as required by law.

Data Type

Retention Period

Form submissions and inquiry messages

Retained for up to 2 years, or until you request deletion — whichever comes first

Newsletter subscriber data

Retained until you unsubscribe or request deletion

Analytics data

Retained according to the default retention settings of the applicable analytics provider

You may request earlier deletion of your personal data at any time, subject to our legal obligations to retain certain records. See Section 8 for how to exercise this right.

8. YOUR RIGHTS AND CHOICES

8.1 All Users

● Opt out of marketing emails — Every marketing email we send includes an unsubscribe link. You may opt out at any time, and we will promptly honor your request.

8.2 GDPR Rights (EU and UK Residents)

If you are located in the European Union or United Kingdom, you have the following rights under the GDPR:

● Right to Access — You may request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.

● Right to Rectification — You may request that we correct any inaccurate or incomplete personal data.

● Right to Erasure ("Right to Be Forgotten") — You may request that we delete your personal data, subject to applicable legal obligations.

● Right to Restrict Processing — You may request that we limit how we use your data in certain circumstances.

● Right to Data Portability — You may request that we provide your data in a commonly used, machine-readable format.

● Right to Object — You may object to processing based on legitimate interests or for direct marketing purposes.

● Right to Withdraw Consent — Where processing is based on your consent, you may withdraw that consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of prior processing.

EU and UK residents also have the right to lodge a complaint with their relevant data protection authority (e.g., the ICO in the UK, or the relevant supervisory authority in your EU member state).

8.3 CCPA / CPRA Rights (California Residents)

If you are a California resident, you have the following rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA):

● Right to Know — You may request details about the categories and specific pieces of personal information we have collected about you, the sources of that information, the purposes for which it is used, and the categories of third parties with whom it is shared.

● Right to Delete — You may request that we delete your personal information, subject to certain exceptions.

● Right to Correct — You may request that we correct inaccurate personal information we hold about you.

● Right to Opt Out of Sale or Sharing — We do not sell your personal information. If that practice ever changes, we will update this policy and provide an opt-out mechanism.

● Right to Non-Discrimination — We will not discriminate against you for exercising any of your CCPA rights.

California residents may submit a verifiable consumer request up to twice per 12-month period. We will respond within 45 days of receiving a verifiable request.

8.4 Other U.S. State Privacy Rights

Residents of Virginia (VCDPA), Colorado (CPA), Connecticut (CTDPA), Texas (TDPSA), and other states with comprehensive privacy laws may have similar rights to access, correct, delete, and port their personal data, and to opt out of certain processing activities. We honor rights requests made under applicable state laws. Contact us using the information in Section 13 to make a request.

8.5 How to Exercise Your Rights

To exercise any of the rights described above, please contact us by email at [email protected] with the subject line "Privacy Request." Please include enough information for us to verify your identity. We will respond to all rights requests within 30 days (or 45 days for CCPA requests). If we need more time, we will notify you of the extension and the reason.

9. CHILDREN'S PRIVACY

This website is not directed to, and is not intended for use by, children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. Our practices are consistent with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA).

If you are a parent or legal guardian and you believe that your child under the age of 13 has provided us with personal information without your consent, please contact us immediately at [email protected]. We will promptly investigate and, if confirmed, delete that information from our records as quickly as reasonably possible.

10. DATA SECURITY

We take the security of your personal data seriously and implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect it against unauthorized access, loss, misuse, alteration, or disclosure. These measures include:

● SSL/HTTPS encryption — This site uses HTTPS (Secure Sockets Layer encryption), which is standard on all Squarespace websites. This means data transmitted between your browser and this site is encrypted in transit.

● Access controls — Access to personal data is limited to authorized individuals who need it to perform their responsibilities.

● Third-party security — We rely on reputable, security-vetted third-party services (including Squarespace, payment processors, and analytics providers) that maintain their own security standards.

However, please be aware that no method of transmitting or storing data over the internet is completely secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

If you suspect that your personal information has been compromised or that there has been unauthorized access to your data, please contact us immediately at [email protected]. In the event of a data breach that affects your rights and freedoms, we will notify affected individuals and relevant authorities in accordance with applicable law.

11. LINKS TO OTHER WEBSITES

jamesleejamerson.com may contain links to third-party websites, resources, or services that are not owned or controlled by us — for example, links to music platforms, historical resources, or social media profiles related to James Lee Jamerson's legacy. This Privacy Policy applies only to jamesleejamerson.com and does not extend to any external websites or platforms.

We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites. We strongly encourage you to review the privacy policy of any website you visit through a link on this site before providing any personal information.

12. CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY

We reserve the right to update or revise this Privacy Policy at any time to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or site features. When we make changes, we will:

● Update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this document

● Post the revised policy on this page, which will be effective immediately upon posting

● For material changes that significantly affect how we handle your data, we will provide a prominent notice on the website or, where appropriate, notify you directly by email

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information. Your continued use of jamesleejamerson.com after any changes have been posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

13. CONTACT US

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or the way your personal data is handled, please contact us using the information below. To submit a formal data rights request, please email us with the subject line "Privacy Request" and include your full name, your request, and enough detail for us to verify your identity.

jamesleejamerson.com

Email: [email protected]

Mailing Address: Michigan, United States

Data Rights Requests: Email with subject line "Privacy Request"

Response Time: Within 30 days of receipt (45 days for CCPA requests)