Privacy Policy | Kevin D. Franklin

Introduction

Kevin D. Franklin ("I", "me", or "my") operates kevindfranklin.com (the "Site"). This Privacy Policy explains how I collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit the Site, subscribe to my newsletter, or interact with my AI assistant.

Information I Collect

Information You Provide

Email address and name when you subscribe to my newsletter
Messages you send through the contact form or AI assistant
Any other information you choose to provide

Information Collected Automatically

Usage data via Vercel Analytics (page views, visitor counts - anonymized, no personal identifiers)
Device information such as browser type and operating system
IP address (stored with newsletter signups for fraud prevention)
Advertising data such as ad interactions and cookie or device identifiers when you consent to Google AdSense

How I Use Your Information

To send you newsletters and updates you've subscribed to
To respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
To improve the Site and understand how visitors use it
To display and measure advertising when you consent
To protect against fraud and abuse

AI Assistant (Franklin)

The Site features an AI assistant named Franklin, powered by Claude (Anthropic). When you interact with Franklin:

Your messages are processed by Anthropic's API to generate responses
Conversations are not stored permanently on my servers
Franklin is an AI and may occasionally provide inaccurate information
Do not share sensitive personal information (SSN, passwords, financial details) with the AI

For more information about how Anthropic handles data, see their Privacy Policy.

Third-Party Services

I use the following third-party services:

Vercel - Website hosting and analytics
Neon - Database hosting for subscriber list
Anthropic (Claude) - AI assistant functionality
Google AdSense - Advertising delivery and measurement when you consent
Amazon - Affiliate links to my books

Each of these services has their own privacy policies governing their use of data.

Affiliate Disclosure

This Site contains affiliate links to Amazon and other retailers. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. This means if you click on a link and make a purchase, I may receive a small commission at no additional cost to you. I only recommend products I genuinely believe in.

Cookies and Tracking

Vercel Analytics is privacy-focused and does not use third-party cookies or collect personal identifiers. The Site also stores your cookie notice choice so it can remember your preference.

If you accept advertising cookies, third-party vendors, including Google, may use cookies or similar technologies to serve and measure ads. Google's advertising cookies may enable Google and its partners to serve ads based on your visits to this Site and other sites. You can decline in the cookie notice or manage personalized advertising in Google Ads Settings. Learn more about how Google uses information from partner sites in Google's Privacy & Terms.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

Access the personal information I hold about you
Correct inaccurate information
Delete your information (unsubscribe from newsletter)
Opt-out of marketing communications at any time

To exercise these rights, contact me at kevin@kevindfranklin.com.

Email Communications

If you subscribe to my newsletter, I will send you periodic emails about AI, entrepreneurship, book updates, and related topics. Every email includes an unsubscribe link. I honor all unsubscribe requests within 10 business days as required by the CAN-SPAM Act.

Physical address for CAN-SPAM compliance:
Kevin D. Franklin
Alexandria, LA 71301

Data Security

I take reasonable measures to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. While I strive to protect your data, I cannot guarantee absolute security.

Children's Privacy

This Site is not intended for children under 13. I do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe I have collected such information, please contact me immediately.

Changes to This Policy

I may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. Continued use of the Site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact Me

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact me at: kevin@kevindfranklin.com

California Residents

Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), California residents have specific rights regarding their personal information. As a small business, I may be exempt from certain CCPA requirements, but I honor requests to access, delete, or opt-out of the sale of personal information (note: I do not sell personal information). Contact me to exercise these rights.