PRIVACY POLICY

Effective Date: May 30, 2026

1. Introduction

Welcome to jacobotto.me (the "Website"). This Privacy Policy explains how Jacob Otto ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and safeguards information when you visit this platform, which serves as a personal brand website, digital CV, and intellectual hub for research on organizational leadership. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting any personal data you share with us.

2. Information We Collect

We only collect information that you voluntarily provide to us, or that is automatically gathered via standard web analytics:

  • Voluntary Information: If you utilize the contact fields, submit an inquiry, or click "Connect & Collaborate" to reach out, we may collect personal details such as your name, email address, professional affiliation, and any message text you provide.

  • Automatically Collected Information: Like most websites, this platform utilizes standard hosting tools and minimal cookies to collect non-identifying operational data. This includes internet protocol (IP) addresses, browser types, referring pages, and the time/date of your visit to help optimize website performance.

3. How We Use Your Information

Any information collected on this Website is used strictly to support professional, academic, and civic engagement. Specifically, we use your data to:

  • Respond directly to your executive, academic, or regional partnership inquiries.

  • Share updates regarding organizational and sales leadership research, articles, or curriculum insights.

  • Maintain and optimize the security, performance, and formatting layout of this platform.

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third-party marketers or outside entities.

4. Third-Party Services & Hosting

This Website is built and hosted utilizing the Systeme.io platform. Therefore, any data submitted through this site may be processed and stored on their secure servers in accordance with their standard infrastructure security protocols. Additionally, if you click links to external platforms (such as LinkedIn or civic organization networks), those external sites maintain their own independent privacy policies.

5. Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and structural safeguards to protect your voluntary data. However, please be aware that no method of internet transmission or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to access, update, or request the deletion of the personal information you have voluntarily submitted to us. To exercise these rights, please contact us directly via the channels provided on our Contact Page.

7. Changes to This Policy

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time to reflect layout modifications, platform updates, or evolving legal requirements. Any changes will be posted directly to this page with an updated effective date.

8. Contact Information

For questions or inquiries regarding this Privacy Policy or data handling on this platform, please reach out via: