Privacy Policy
Last updated: December 24, 2025
Component Reason™ is operated by Hamilton B. Barber. This policy explains how I collect, use, and protect your information when you use this website.
What I Collect
I collect only the information you provide directly:
- Email address — when you sign up to access the interactive tool and join the mailing list
I do not collect names, payment information, or any other personal data.
How I Use Your Information
Your email address is used to:
- Send you access to the Component Reason™ interactive tool
- Send occasional updates about the framework (you can expect infrequent emails — I respect your inbox)
I will never sell, rent, or share your email address with third parties for marketing purposes.
How Your Data Is Stored
Your email address is stored securely by Buttondown, the email service I use to manage the mailing list. Buttondown acts as a data processor on my behalf. You can review Buttondown's privacy policy for details on their security practices.
Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Unsubscribe — Every email includes an unsubscribe link. One click and you're off the list.
- Request deletion — Contact me and I will delete your email address from the system entirely.
- Access your data — Contact me to request a copy of the data I hold about you (it's just your email address).
For Users in the European Union (GDPR)
If you are in the EU, you have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation:
- The legal basis for processing your email is your consent, given when you subscribe
- You can withdraw consent at any time by unsubscribing
- You have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority
For Users in California (CCPA)
If you are a California resident, you have the right to:
- Know what personal information is collected
- Request deletion of your personal information
- Not be discriminated against for exercising your privacy rights
I do not sell personal information.
Cookies and Tracking
This website does not use cookies for tracking or analytics. The interactive tool runs entirely in your browser and does not send any data back to me.
Changes to This Policy
If I make significant changes to this policy, I will update the "Last updated" date at the top. For major changes, I may notify subscribers via email.
Contact
If you have questions about this policy or want to exercise your privacy rights, contact me at: