Privacy Policy

Your privacy matters. Here’s how this site works.

Who We Are

This is Chasing Light & Story, a photography, travel, and storytelling site created by Michael Steighner. Our website address is chasinglightandstory.com.

Information We Collect

This site does not require you to create an account or log in. The only personal information we collect is what you voluntarily provide — such as your name and email address when you subscribe to our email list or submit a message through our contact form.

Email List

If you subscribe to the Chasing Light & Story email list, your email address is stored and managed through MailerLite. You can unsubscribe at any time using the link included in every email. We do not sell or share your email address with third parties.

Contact Forms

Messages submitted through our contact form are delivered directly to michael@chasinglightandstory.com. We retain these only as long as needed to respond.

Cookies

This site uses standard cookies to support basic functionality. We do not run advertising networks or sell cookie data. Embedded content from third parties — such as YouTube videos or Amazon product links — may set their own cookies governed by their respective privacy policies.

Embedded Content

Some posts include embedded content from YouTube, Amazon, and other platforms. These embeds behave as if you visited those sites directly and may collect data according to their own privacy policies.

Analytics

This site may use basic analytics to understand traffic patterns. No personally identifiable information is collected through analytics.

Your Rights

If you have subscribed to our email list or contacted us directly, you may request to view, update, or delete any personal information we hold. Contact us at michael@chasinglightandstory.com.

Changes to This Policy

This policy may be updated occasionally. Continued use of the site constitutes acceptance of any changes.