Last updated: November 13, 2026
This policy explains what information ShawnManaher.com collects, why, and what you can do about it. The site is run by Shawn Manaher ("I", "me").
Newsletter sign-ups. When you subscribe to The Notebook, your email address is collected by beehiiv, the platform that sends the newsletter. beehiiv stores it under its own privacy policy. Every email has an unsubscribe link.
The "What's in your notebook?" form. If you send a message through this form, the name, email address and message you enter are emailed to me so I can read and reply. I don't sell them or add you to any list without asking.
Analytics. I use Burst Statistics, which runs on this site and doesn't share data with third parties, and Google Analytics to understand which pages people visit. These tools may set cookies and record things like your browser type, device, approximate location and the pages you view. You can opt out of Google Analytics with Google's browser add-on.
Comments and spam protection. If comments are open and you leave one, your name, email, comment, IP address and browser details are stored, and may be checked by Akismet to filter spam.
Security and performance. The site runs behind Cloudflare, which processes visitor IP addresses to protect the site and serve it quickly.
Cookies are small files stored by your browser. This site uses them for analytics and basic site functions. You can block or delete cookies in your browser settings; the site will still work.
Some links on this site are affiliate links. If you buy through one, I may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. The company you buy from may set its own cookies to track the referral.
Pages may include content from other sites, such as the beehiiv sign-up form or videos. Those sites may collect data about you, use cookies and track your interaction, the same as if you visited them directly.
Messages from the notebook form are kept in my email for as long as they're useful. Newsletter subscriptions last until you unsubscribe. Analytics data is kept according to each tool's retention settings.
You can ask to see, correct or delete the personal information I hold about you. Send your request through the "What's in your notebook?" form on the homepage and I'll respond within 30 days.
If this policy changes, I'll update it here and change the date at the top.