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Privacy Policy

Last updated: [July 7 2026 Year]

Building Imaginary Worlds ("we," "us," or "our") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share through this website, https://www.buildingimaginaryworlds.com/. This Privacy Policy explains what information we may collect, how we use it, when it may be shared, and the choices available to you.

Who We Are

This website relates to Building Imaginary Worlds: The Theory and History of Subcreation and the work of Mark J. P. Wolf. If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal information, you may contact:

Email: mark.wolf@cuw.edu
Phone: 262-243-4262

Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

  • Information you provide directly, such as your name, email address, phone number, subject line, and message when you contact us through the website or by email.
  • Technical information, such as your IP address, browser type, device type, referring pages, and general usage information collected automatically through server logs, analytics tools, cookies, or similar technologies.
  • Communication records, including copies of messages you send to us and our responses.

How We Use Information

We may use personal information to:

  • Respond to inquiries, comments, interview requests, academic requests, speaking invitations, and other messages.
  • Provide and improve website functionality.
  • Maintain site security and prevent spam, fraud, or misuse.
  • Understand website traffic and usage trends.
  • Comply with legal obligations and protect our rights.

Contact Forms and Communications

If you send us a message through the website, we may receive the information you include in the form, such as your name, email address, phone number, and message content. We use this information to respond to your inquiry and maintain related records as reasonably necessary for communication, administration, and follow-up.

Cookies and Analytics

This website may use cookies, analytics tools, and similar technologies to understand how visitors use the site and to improve performance. These technologies may collect information such as your IP address, browser type, pages visited, time spent on pages, and referring website information.

You can usually control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect some website functionality.

Third-Party Services

We may use third-party service providers to operate the website and related services, such as website hosting, analytics, spam prevention, embedded content, email handling, or form processing. These providers may process personal information on our behalf as necessary to provide their services.

We do not sell your personal information.

How We Share Information

We may share information:

  • With service providers that help operate the website or communications.
  • If required by law, subpoena, court order, or legal process.
  • To protect the rights, safety, security, or property of the website, its users, or others.
  • As part of a business or organizational transition, if ever applicable.

Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, including responding to inquiries, maintaining records, complying with legal obligations, resolving disputes, and enforcing agreements.

Data Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures to help protect personal information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Your Choices and Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights regarding your personal information, including the right to request access to, correction of, deletion of, or restriction of certain processing of your data. You may also request that we update or remove information you previously submitted, subject to applicable legal or recordkeeping obligations.

To make a privacy-related request, please contact us at mark.wolf@cuw.edu.

Children's Privacy

This website is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has submitted personal information through this website, please contact us so we can review and delete it as appropriate.

International Visitors

If you access this website from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be processed and stored in the United States or other jurisdictions where our service providers operate.

Third-Party Links

This website may contain links to third-party websites, booksellers, universities, or other outside resources. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party sites. Please review their privacy policies separately.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the "Last updated" date above. Your continued use of the website after changes are posted means you accept the updated policy.

Contact

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact:

Mark J. P. Wolf
Email: mark.wolf@cuw.edu
Phone: 262-243-4262