Last updated: September 2026
Welcome to ashbuchanan.com. I am committed to protecting your privacy. ashbuchanan.com is a site sharing information on mindset research, training, books, activities, and related material.
What data we collect
- There are links on the website to send us an email, as part of that we may collect your name, email address, phone number, and information related to your inquiry.
- This site includes a link to subscribe to our newsletter, which is hosted on Substack, a separate platform not operated by us. If you choose to subscribe, you’ll be taken to a Substack sign-up page, and your information (such as your name and email address) is collected and managed via Substack’s privacy policy.
Cookies & Analytics
- This site does not use cookies.
- This site does not use Google Analytics or any other analytics package.
How we use your information
- To respond to your inquires and connect you with mindset-related information or services.
Links to other websites
- Where this site links out to other websites or services, we aren’t responsible for the privacy practices of those sites, and we’d encourage you to review their own privacy policies if you’re concerned about how they handle your information.
Server logs
- This site is hosted on infrastructure that may automatically records basic technical information for every visit. We do not access or use this information ourselves.
Who we share your data with
- We do not sell any personal data to third parties.
- We may share your information with service providers as part of responding to your inquiries.
- To manage direct communications, we process emails and inquiries using standard digital service providers, including:
- Email providers (Gmail, Outlook)
- Video conferencing systems (Google Meet, Zoom)
How long we retain your data
- We keep email correspondence only for as long as needed to respond to and manage your inquiry, and delete it if requested.
How we protect your data
- We use password-protected systems and communications.
What data breach procedures we have in place
- We will take immediate steps to contain any breach, assess the risk of harm, and prevent further unauthorised access.
- Should a data breach occur that poses a risk of serious harm, we will inform both you and the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner as required by law.
What rights you have over your data
- You can ask us at any time what information we hold about you, ask us to correct it, or ask us to delete it. You can contact us using the details below to make any of these requests, and we’ll respond as promptly as we can.
Where your data is sent
- While we are located in Australia, your data may be sent between servers internationally via web hosting, cloud storage, or other third-party services.
Changes to this policy
- We may update or revise this privacy policy from time to time at our discretion. The “Last Updated” date at the top of this page indicates when the terms were last revised.
Contact information
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, or about how any information you send us directly is handled, please contact us at hello@ashbuchanan.com.
Ashley Buchanan
Elsternwick, Victoria 3185, Australia.
If you’re unhappy with our response, please contact:
Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC)
Phone: 1300 363 992
Email: enquiries@oaic.gov.au
Website: www.oaic.gov.au