Effective date: 23 August 2025
Cuyler D. Callahan — Combined Privacy Policy, Cookie Policy, Terms of Service, and DMCA / Copyright Notice
Website: www.cuylercallahan.com
Owner / Legal name: Cuyler D. Callahan (sole proprietor)
Contact: cdcallahan@cuylercallahan.com
Mail: PO Box 250, Alderflats, Alberta, T0C 0A0, Canada
Plain-English summary
- This is an author website. I collect names and email addresses only for the newsletter. I use analytics (e.g., Google, Facebook) to understand site use. I don’t accept payments on this site; purchases are handled on third-party sites. I publish my own writing here; that content is copyrighted. If you have questions or want data removed, email cdcallahan@cuylercallahan.com.
1. Scope and acceptance
- By using www.cuylercallahan.com (the “Site”) you accept these terms, the privacy practices below, the cookie policy, and the DMCA / copyright procedures.
- You must be at least 18 years old to use the Site.
2. Who I am / contact
- Owner: Cuyler D. Callahan (sole proprietor).
- Email: cdcallahan@cuylercallahan.com
- Mail: PO Box 250, Alderflats, Alberta, T0C 0A0, Canada
3. What I collect and why (Privacy)
- Newsletter sign-ups: name and email — used only to send the newsletter and related site updates you opt into.
- Contact messages: whatever you include if you email me.
- Analytics and technical data: IP addresses, device/browser type, pages visited, referrer, and timestamps collected by third-party analytics services (e.g., Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel) to help improve the Site.
- I do not sell your personal information.
4. Cookies and tracking (Cookie Policy)
- What they are: Cookies are small text files stored by your browser to help the Site work and to measure usage.
- Cookies used:
- Essential cookies: required for basic Site functions.
- Analytics cookies: used by third parties such as Google and Facebook to measure site traffic and performance.
- Functional cookies (if used): may remember simple preferences.
- Third parties: Google, Facebook and other third-party services may place cookies. Their policies apply to their data processing.
- Your choices: You can manage or delete cookies in your browser. Opt out of Google Analytics here: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout. Manage Facebook ad settings at https://www.facebook.com/ads/preferences.
5. Third parties and links
- The Site links to social media and external sellers. Purchases are handled by third parties and are subject to their terms and privacy policies. I’m not responsible for third-party practices or content.
6. International transfers
- I use services located outside Canada (including the U.S. and other countries). By using the Site or providing information you consent to transfer and processing of your data in those countries.
7. Data retention, access and deletion
- Newsletter data: retained while you are subscribed, or until you request deletion. I may retain limited records after unsubscribing for legal or administrative reasons.
- Requests: For access, correction, or deletion, email cdcallahan@cuylercallahan.com. I aim to respond within a reasonable time (generally within 30 days).
- Unsubscribe: Every marketing email will include an unsubscribe link. You may also email me to unsubscribe.
8. Security
- I use reasonable measures to protect personal information (secure servers, limited access). No method of transmission or storage is 100% secure; I cannot guarantee absolute security.
9. Children
- The Site is intended for people 18 and older. I do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 18. If I learn I’ve collected data from a minor I will delete it.
10. Intellectual property and copyright notice
- All original content on this Site (stories, text, images unless otherwise noted) is copyright © Cuyler D. Callahan. You may read, download or print a single copy for personal, non-commercial use only. Any other use (republication, distribution, derivative works, commercial use) requires written permission.
11. DMCA / Copyright takedown procedure
- If you believe your copyrighted work is being used on the Site without permission, provide a takedown notice containing:
- Your name, mailing address, telephone number, and email.
- Identification of the copyrighted work you claim has been infringed.
- Identification (including URL) of the material you claim is infringing and where it is on the Site.
- A statement that you have a good-faith belief the use is not authorised by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law.
- A statement, under penalty of perjury, that the information is accurate and you are authorised to act on behalf of the copyright owner.
- Your physical or electronic signature.
- Send notices to:
- Email: cdcallahan@cuylercallahan.com
- Mail: PO Box 250, Alderflats, Alberta, T0C 0A0, Canada
- Counter-notice: If content is removed and you believe it was removed by mistake, you may submit a counter-notice including:
- Your name, address, telephone number, and email.
- Identification of the removed material and its prior location.
- A statement under penalty of perjury that you have a good-faith belief the material was removed by mistake or misidentification.
- A statement consenting to the jurisdiction of the Federal District Court for the judicial district in which your address is located (or, if outside the U.S., an equivalent statement) and that you will accept service of process from the complaining party.
- Your physical or electronic signature.
- Response: I will respond to valid notices and follow applicable law. I may remove or disable access to allegedly infringing material. Valid counter-notices may result in content restoration per applicable law.
- Repeat infringers may be blocked or have posting privileges restricted.
12. Site use and conduct (Terms of Service)
- You agree not to use the Site for illegal activity, harassment, posting infringing material, distributing malware, or other harmful conduct.
- If account features are added in future or if you contribute content, you must not post material that is unlawful, defamatory, obscene, or infringes others’ rights.
13. Links, promotions and third-party sellers
- The Site may link to products or services sold elsewhere. Those transactions are between you and the third party; any disputes about those purchases are subject to the seller’s terms.
14. Changes to the Site and these policies
- I may update the Site and these policies at any time. Material changes will be posted on the Site. Continued use after changes means you accept the updated terms and policies.
15. Indemnity
- You agree to indemnify, defend and hold harmless Cuyler D. Callahan (and affiliates, agents and service providers) from any claims, losses, liabilities, damages, costs and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising from:
- Your use of the Site;
- Your breach of these terms or any applicable law;
- Your violation of another party’s rights.
16. Limitation of liability
- To the fullest extent permitted by law, Cuyler D. Callahan will not be liable for indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of the Site, even if advised of the possibility of such damages.
- Where applicable law does not allow limitation or exclusion of liability, liability will be limited to the greatest extent permitted by law. Any direct damages recoverable will be limited to actual, provable damages and, to the extent permitted, capped as required by applicable law.
17. Dispute resolution and governing law
- These policies, and any dispute arising out of your use of the Site, are governed by the laws of Alberta, Canada.
- If a dispute arises, we will try to resolve it informally first. If that fails, either party may request mediation. If mediation does not resolve the dispute, the parties agree to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Alberta.
18. Miscellaneous
- Severability: If a court finds any provision unenforceable, the remaining provisions remain in force.
- Entire agreement: These policies and any posted Site notices are the entire agreement between you and the Site regarding their subject matter.
19. How to contact me
- Email: cdcallahan@cuylercallahan.com
- Mail: PO Box 250, Alderflats, Alberta, T0C 0A0, Canada
20. Templates you can copy (DMCA takedown and counter-notice)
- DMCA takedown notice (copy/paste):
- [Your full name]
- [Your mailing address]
- [Your telephone number]
- [Your email address]
- I am the copyright owner (or an agent authorised to act on behalf of the owner) of the copyrighted work described below.
- Description of the copyrighted work:
- Identification of the material claimed to be infringing and its location on www.cuylercallahan.com (provide URL(s)):
- I have a good-faith belief that the disputed use is not authorised by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law.
- The information in this notice is accurate, and under penalty of perjury I am authorised to act on behalf of the copyright owner.
- [Your physical or electronic signature]
- Send to: cdcallahan@cuylercallahan.com
- Counter-notice (copy/paste):
- [Your full name]
- [Your mailing address]
- [Your telephone number]
- [Your email address]
- Identification of the removed material and its previous location on the Site (provide URL(s)):
- I have a good-faith belief that the material was removed or disabled as a result of mistake or misidentification.
- I consent to the jurisdiction of the Federal District Court for the judicial district in which my address is located (or, if outside the U.S., an equivalent statement), and I will accept service of process from the person who provided the original DMCA notice.
- The information in this counter-notice is accurate, and under penalty of perjury I am the owner of the material or am authorised to act on the owner’s behalf.
- [Your physical or electronic signature]
- Send to: cdcallahan@cuylercallahan.com