Privacy Policy

Effective Date: May 4, 2025

This Privacy Policy explains how Jonathan Nessler’s personal website (“we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, and discloses information from visitors. This website is operated from Springfield, Illinois, USA, and is hosted on the Squarespace platform. By using this website, you consent to the data practices described in this Privacy Policy.

Information We Collect

Personal Information

At present, we do not collect any personal information (such as your name, address, email address, or phone number) directly from users of this site. We do not have any registration forms, contact forms, or newsletter sign-ups enabled at this time.

However, in the future we may introduce features such as contact forms or newsletter subscriptions. If you choose to provide personal information through those features in the future, we will collect the information you voluntarily provide (for example, your name and email address) and use it only for the purposes for which you provided it (such as responding to your inquiry or sending you newsletter updates). We will update this Privacy Policy accordingly if and when such data collection practices are implemented.

Usage Data and Analytics

When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain information about your device and how you interact with our site. This “usage data” helps us understand how visitors use the site and allows us to improve our content and user experience. The usage data we and our analytics providers collect may include:

  • Device and Browser Information: Details about your web browser, device, and network. This can include your browser type, device type (e.g., mobile or desktop), operating system, screen resolution, and other technical details.

  • IP Address: Your computer or device’s Internet Protocol (IP) address, which may be used to approximate your general location.

  • Referring and Exit Pages: The web page you visited immediately before coming to our site, and the pages or content you view on our site, as well as the page you exit to.

  • Site Interaction Information: Information about your activities on our site, such as pages viewed, links or buttons clicked, scrolling behavior, search queries on the site, and the dates and times of your visits.

This site utilizes Squarespace Analytics (the built-in analytics provided by our hosting platform, Squarespace) and Google Analytics (a third-party web analytics service) to collect and analyze the above usage data:

  • Squarespace Analytics: Because our website is hosted on Squarespace, Squarespace may collect the usage information listed above on our behalf. Squarespace provides us with aggregated reports on site traffic and visitor behavior. Squarespace collects this data to run and protect our website and to provide analytics services. The data collected by Squarespace is subject to Squarespace’s own privacy practices, and is generally analyzed in de-personalized or aggregate form.

  • Google Analytics: We also use Google Analytics to help measure how users interact with our website. Google Analytics uses “cookies,” which are small text files placed on your device, to collect information about your use of the site (such as the pages you visit and the time you spend on each page). The information generated by these cookies (including your IP address and usage details) will be transmitted to and stored by Google on servers in the United States or other locations. Google uses this information to evaluate your use of the website, compile reports on website activity for us, and provide other services relating to website activity and internet usage. Google may also transfer this information to subcontractors or to others if required by law, or where those parties process the information on Google’s behalf.

Use of Cookies: Both Squarespace Analytics and Google Analytics rely on cookies and similar tracking technologies to function. These cookies collect standard internet log information and visitor behavior information in an anonymous form. By using our site, you agree to the use of such cookies. You have the ability to disable cookies through your browser settings; however, please note that if you disable or refuse cookies, some features of our site (particularly analytics features) may not function properly. For more information on how Google uses data from cookies and how to opt out of Google Analytics tracking, you can visit Google’s Privacy Policy and use the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

  • To Provide and Maintain the Website: Usage data collected through Squarespace is used to ensure the website functions correctly, to monitor performance, and to maintain the security of the site.

  • To Analyze and Improve Our Site: We use aggregated analytics data (from Squarespace Analytics and Google Analytics) to understand how our site is used. This helps us identify popular content, understand user engagement, and improve the website’s design, content, and functionality. For example, knowing which pages are most frequently visited or how users navigate between pages can inform future updates to the site.

  • To Respond to User Inquiries (Future Use): If in the future we collect personal information through a contact form or similar feature, we will use that information to respond to your inquiries or requests (for example, replying to a message you send us or sending a newsletter you signed up for).

  • To Comply with Legal Obligations: We may use or disclose information to the extent necessary to comply with any applicable laws, regulations, legal processes, or governmental requests. For instance, if we are legally required to retain web logs or disclose information to authorities under law, we will do so as required.

We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties, and we do not use collected information to profile individuals or make automated decisions that could affect you. Any usage data we collect is primarily analyzed in aggregate form. If personal information is ever collected (through future contact forms or sign-ups), we will use it only for the specific purpose it was provided and will not share it with third parties except as necessary to operate the site or fulfill your requests (for example, sharing data with an email service provider solely to send a newsletter you subscribed to).

Third-Party Links and Services

Our website contains links to external websites that are not operated by us. Specifically, we provide links to an AI consulting website and a legal services website for the convenience of our visitors. Please be aware that these third-party sites are not covered by this Privacy Policy. If you click on a link to any external website, you will be directed to a site that may have its own privacy policy and data collection practices.

We strongly encourage you to review the privacy policy of every third-party site you visit. We are not responsible for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any external websites linked to from our site. Your interactions on those websites, including any personal information you provide to them, are governed by the privacy policy of the third-party site.

Data Security

We take data security seriously and implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect the information collected through our site. Squarespace, as our hosting provider, also employs security measures to help protect the data collected on its platform. Despite these efforts, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is completely secure. While we strive to protect your information and maintain its security, we cannot guarantee absolute security. You use our website and provide information at your own risk.

If we begin collecting personal information in the future (e.g., through a contact form or newsletter sign-up), we will take appropriate measures to secure that personal information and will store it in a secure environment. We will restrict access to personal information to those who need it to perform their duties (for example, responding to inquiries or managing the newsletter), and we will employ best practices to prevent unauthorized access or disclosure.

Children’s Privacy

This website and its content are intended for a general audience and are not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 13 years of age. If you are under 13, please do not use this site or provide any information about yourself.

In the event that we learn we have inadvertently collected personal information from a child under 13 without verifiable parental consent, we will take steps to delete that information as soon as possible. If you are a parent or guardian and you believe that a child under your care has provided personal information on our site, please contact us so that we can remove the information.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or for other reasons. When we make changes, we will revise the “Last updated” date at the top of this Privacy Policy. The updated Privacy Policy will be posted on this page.

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Your continued use of the website after any modifications to this Privacy Policy have been posted will signify your acknowledgment of the modified Privacy Policy and agreement to abide by its terms. If we make significant or material changes to this policy, we may provide a more prominent notice (such as adding a notice on the homepage or sending a notification if we have your contact information), but it remains your responsibility to stay informed of any changes by reviewing this policy periodically.

Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or comments about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please feel free to contact us. You can reach us by email at jtnessler@attorneynessler.com.

Alternatively, you may contact us by mail at the following address:

Jonathan Nessler

3309 Robbins Road, #123
Springfield, Illinois 62704

Please note that as the site evolves (for example, if new features for data collection are added), we will update this Privacy Policy and our contact information as needed. Your feedback or questions regarding privacy are always welcome.