Privacy Policy – Jonathan Stroud

Privacy Policy

Last Updated: July 10, 2026  |  Effective: July 10, 2026
Jonathan Stroud  |  2604 B El Camino Real Suite 113, Carlsbad, CA 92008

1. Introduction & Overview

Thank you for visiting Jonathan Stroud ("Consultant," "I," "me," "my"). I am committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information with transparency and care. This Privacy Policy describes the types of information collected from visitors to my website at jonathanstroud.me, how it is used and shared, and the rights you have with respect to your personal data.

This site is operated by Jonathan Stroud, an independent business consultant affiliated with Space Launch Agency (2604 B El Camino Real Suite 113, Carlsbad, CA 92008). Both this site and spacelaunchagency.com operate under the same privacy practices and business entity.

This policy is designed to comply with applicable privacy and marketing laws, including the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA/CPRA), the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA), the CAN-SPAM Act, the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA), and the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) where applicable.

By using this website or submitting your information through any form or communication channel on this site, you acknowledge that personal information may be collected, used, and disclosed as described in this Privacy Policy. The English language version of this Privacy Policy is the controlling version regardless of any translation you may attempt.

2. Who We Collect Information From

Personal information may be collected from the following groups of individuals:

  • Website Visitors & Users: Anyone who visits jonathanstroud.me or interacts with its online resources, whether or not they submit any personal information.
  • Prospective & Current Clients: Individuals or businesses that inquire about, engage, or work with Jonathan Stroud for paid acquisition, sales funnel strategy, direct response marketing, or consulting services.
  • Newsletter & Marketing Subscribers: Individuals who opt in to receive email or SMS communications.
  • Vendors & Business Partners: Third parties with whom there is a contractual or business relationship.

The categories of information collected from each of these groups, and the ways in which it is used, may differ. Most of this policy addresses the collection and use of personal information from website visitors and prospective clients.

3. What We Collect

Voluntarily Submitted Information

When you interact with this website, forms, or communications, you may provide personal information, including:

  • Identifiers: First and last name, email address, phone number, and mailing address.
  • Professional Information: Business name, industry, job title, and company size.
  • Financial Information: Credit card or payment details when purchasing services (processed securely through a payment gateway — payment card data is not stored on this site's servers).
  • Communications: Messages, inquiries, survey responses, and correspondence you send.
  • Consent Records: Records of your opt-in consent for SMS and/or email marketing, including timestamps and the consent language presented at the time of opt-in.

If you do not wish to provide personal information, please do not submit it. Choosing not to provide certain information may limit your ability to use some features of the services or prevent a response to your inquiry.

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit this website, certain information is collected automatically through your web browser and device, including:

  • IP address and approximate geographic location (city/region level)
  • Browser type, version, and language settings
  • Operating system and device type (desktop, mobile, tablet)
  • Pages visited, time spent on pages, and navigation paths through the site
  • Referring URLs (the website you came from before visiting)
  • Date and time of your visit
  • Interactions with ads, links, and on-site elements

If you access this website from a mobile device, your mobile carrier may transmit device-specific identifiers. If location services are enabled on your device, more precise location data may be received. You may disable location services in your device settings at any time.

4. Cookies, Google Tags & Meta Pixel

This website uses cookies, web beacons, pixel tags, and similar tracking technologies to collect information about how you interact with the site and to power advertising and analytics efforts. A cookie is a small text file placed on your device that allows the site's systems to recognize your browser and remember certain preferences or actions over time.

Types of Cookies Used

  • Essential Cookies: Necessary for the website to function properly (e.g., session management, security). These cannot be disabled without affecting site functionality.
  • Analytics Cookies: Help understand how visitors use the site so performance and content can be improved.
  • Marketing & Advertising Cookies: Used to deliver relevant advertisements, track ad campaign performance, and build retargeting audiences.
  • Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences to personalize your experience.

Google Analytics & Google Tags (Google Tag Manager)

This site uses Google Analytics and Google Tag Manager (collectively, "Google Tags") to analyze website traffic, measure user behavior, and evaluate the performance of marketing campaigns. These tools use cookies and similar technologies to collect information such as:

  • Pages visited and time spent on each page
  • Traffic sources (how you found this website)
  • Device and browser information
  • Geographic location (country/city level)
  • Conversion events (form submissions, purchases, clicks)

This data is transmitted to and stored by Google on servers in the United States. Google may also transfer this information to third parties where required to do so by law, or where such third parties process the information on Google's behalf. Google will not associate your IP address with any other data held by Google.

Use and transfer to any other application of information received from Google APIs adheres to the Google API Services User Data Policy, including the Limited Use Requirements.

For more information on how Google uses data collected through this site, please visit policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites. To opt out of Google Analytics tracking, you may install the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-On.

Meta Pixel (Facebook & Instagram Advertising)

This site uses the Meta Pixel (formerly the Facebook Pixel), a piece of code provided by Meta Platforms, Inc. The Meta Pixel allows for:

  • Tracking conversions from Facebook and Instagram ad campaigns (e.g., form submissions, purchases, page views)
  • Optimizing ad delivery to reach people most likely to take a desired action
  • Building Custom Audiences for retargeting — showing ads to people who have previously visited this website
  • Creating Lookalike Audiences to reach new people who share characteristics with existing clients
  • Measuring the effectiveness and return on investment (ROI) of advertising campaigns

The Meta Pixel may collect your IP address, browser information, the URL of the page you visited, and information about your actions on this site (such as pages viewed or forms submitted). Meta may connect this data with your Facebook or Instagram account and use it for their own advertising purposes in accordance with their Privacy Policy. Meta's use of this data once it is transmitted to their servers is not controlled by this site.

You can manage your Facebook ad preferences and opt out of interest-based advertising by visiting your Facebook Ad Settings. You may also opt out of interest-based advertising more broadly through the Digital Advertising Alliance or the Network Advertising Initiative.

Other Third-Party Analytics & Advertising Tools

Other third-party analytics and advertising tools may be used from time to time, including but not limited to LinkedIn Insight Tag, TikTok Pixel, and similar technologies. Each of these tools operates under its own privacy policy and data practices. You are encouraged to review the privacy policies of any third-party services whose ads or content may appear on this site.

Managing Cookies, Do Not Track & Global Privacy Control

You can choose to have your computer warn you each time a cookie is being sent, or you can choose to turn off all cookies through your browser settings. Since each browser is a little different, look at your browser's Help Menu to learn the correct way to modify your cookies. If you turn off cookies, some features of this website may not function properly.

This site honors Do Not Track (DNT) signals. When a DNT browser mechanism is in place, cookies will not be planted and advertising tracking technologies will not be used.

This site also honors the Global Privacy Control (GPC) signal. When your browser sends a GPC signal indicating your preference to opt out of the sale or sharing of your personal information, it will be treated as a valid opt-out request under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). When GPC is enabled, third-party tracking and analytics scripts that may share your information will not be loaded. You can learn more about GPC at globalprivacycontrol.org.

5. How We Use Your Information

Information collected about you or that you provide is used for the following purposes:

  • To respond to your inquiries and deliver the services, products, and information you request.
  • To process and fulfill transactions, including sending order confirmations and invoices.
  • To send periodic emails and SMS messages regarding your account, services, or other products and services that may be of interest to you, where you have provided consent.
  • To personalize your experience on this website and tailor content to your interests.
  • To run and measure the performance of advertising campaigns on platforms including Google, Facebook, and Instagram.
  • To analyze and improve this website, marketing efforts, products, and services.
  • To manage and process opt-outs, unsubscribes, and consent revocations.
  • To detect, prevent, and respond to fraud, security incidents, and illegal activity.
  • To comply with applicable laws, regulations, and legal processes.
  • To enforce applicable Terms of Service and other agreements.

Your personal information is not used for automated decision-making or profiling that produces legal or similarly significant effects without your knowledge.

6. When & With Whom We Share Information

Non-personal information may be used to administer this website and make business decisions about marketing programs. Voluntarily provided personal information is used for legitimate business interests, including to respond to inquiries and provide requested services. Personal information is not sold or rented to third-party data brokers or marketing companies.

Service Providers & Vendors

Personal information is shared with trusted third-party service providers who assist in operating this website and business, including CRM platforms, email marketing services, SMS delivery providers, web hosting providers, payment processors, and analytics tools (including Google and Meta as described in Section 4). These parties are contractually required to keep your information confidential, use it only for the purposes for which it is disclosed, and not transfer it outside the United States without consent. Only the information each party needs to perform their function is disclosed.

Advertising Networks

Data is shared with advertising networks such as Google Ads and Meta Ads (Facebook/Instagram) through cookies and pixel technologies as described in Section 4. This sharing may be considered a "sale" or "sharing" of personal information under certain state privacy laws, including the CCPA. You have the right to opt out of this sharing as described in Section 12.

Affiliated Businesses

Information may be shared with affiliated businesses, including Space Launch Agency, which operates under the same privacy practices. Those entities will use such information in generally the same manner as described in this Privacy Policy.

Legally Compelled Disclosures

Information, including personal information, may be disclosed to government authorities and to other third parties when compelled to do so by such government authorities, or as required or permitted by law, including but not limited to responding to court orders, subpoenas, and lawful requests by public authorities, including to meet national security or law enforcement requirements.

To Prevent Harm

Information may be disclosed when there is reason to believe that someone is causing injury to or interference with rights or property, other users of this website, or anyone else that could be harmed by such activities.

Business Transfers

If Jonathan Stroud's consulting business or substantially all of its assets are acquired by one or more third parties as a result of an acquisition, merger, sale, reorganization, consolidation, or liquidation, personal information may be one of the transferred assets. Reasonable efforts will be made to notify you if your personal information will be shared with parties to such a transaction.

Aggregated or De-Identified Data

Aggregated or de-identified information that cannot reasonably be used to identify you may be shared with third parties for research, marketing, analytics, or other purposes without restriction.

7. Email Marketing (CAN-SPAM Compliance)

If you opt in to receive email communications, newsletters, promotional materials, service updates, and other information that may be of interest to you may be sent. In compliance with the CAN-SPAM Act, the following commitments are made:

  • False or misleading subject lines or sender information will not be used in emails.
  • The message will be identified as an advertisement where required by law.
  • The physical mailing address of the business will be included in every commercial email.
  • Third-party email marketing services will be monitored for compliance with this policy.
  • Opt-out and unsubscribe requests will be honored promptly, within 10 business days of receipt.
  • Every marketing email will include a clear and conspicuous unsubscribe link at the bottom.

To opt out of email communications, click the "Unsubscribe" link in any email you receive, or contact us at the information provided in Section 17. Please note there may be a brief processing period before your opt-out takes full effect, during which you may receive one or two additional messages.

8. SMS / Text Messaging (TCPA & CTIA Compliance)

If you provide your mobile phone number and opt in to receive text messages, you expressly consent to receive recurring automated marketing, promotional, and informational text messages (including SMS and MMS) from Jonathan Stroud to the mobile phone number you provided. Your consent to receive text messages is not required as a condition of purchasing any goods or services.

Message frequency varies depending on your account activity and the services you use. Standard message and data rates may apply as determined by your mobile carrier. Not all mobile devices or carriers may be supported, and messages may be delayed or undelivered for various reasons. There is no liability for any delays or failures in your receipt of any messages.

You acknowledge that you are the account holder for the mobile phone number you provided, or that you have the account holder's permission to opt in to receive messages at that number.

To Stop Receiving SMS: Text STOP to the number from which you received the message at any time. After texting STOP, you will receive one final confirmation message. To resume receiving messages, text START or re-opt-in through the website.

For Help: Text HELP for customer support, or contact directly at the information in Section 17.

Supported carriers include (but are not limited to): AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon Wireless, Sprint, Boost, U.S. Cellular, MetroPCS, Virgin Mobile, and others. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. For questions regarding your text plan or data rates, please contact your wireless provider.

Your mobile phone number and SMS opt-in consent data will not be shared, sold, rented, or leased to any third parties for their own marketing purposes. Your mobile number may be shared with service providers who assist in delivering messages on behalf of this business, but those parties are prohibited from using it for any other purpose.

9. Your Rights & Options

You may choose not to provide personal information, though this may limit your ability to use certain features of this website or services. You may also opt out of marketing communications at any time as described in Sections 7 and 8 above.

In addition to the state-specific rights described in Sections 12 and 13, you have the general right to access, correct, and request deletion of your personal information by contacting us using the information in Section 17. All verifiable requests will be responded to in a timely manner.

There will be no discrimination against you for exercising any of your privacy rights. No different price or level of service is provided based on the exercise of your privacy rights.

If you would like to opt out of interest-based advertising across the web, you may do so through the Digital Advertising Alliance, the Network Advertising Initiative, or your browser's privacy settings.

10. Children's Privacy (COPPA)

This website and its services are not directed to children under the age of 13, and personal information is not knowingly collected from children under 13. The Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) puts parents in control when it comes to the collection of personal information from children under 13, and those age-related requirements are taken seriously.

If it becomes known that anyone under the age of 13 has submitted personal information to this website without verifiable parental consent, that information will be deleted immediately and will not be used for any purpose. If you believe that a child under 13 has submitted personal information, please contact us immediately using the information in Section 17.

Parents and legal guardians are encouraged to talk with their children about the potential risks of providing personal information over the internet.

11. How We Protect Your Information

Reasonable and appropriate administrative, technical, and physical security measures have been implemented to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, alteration, disclosure, and destruction. Security practices include:

  • All sensitive and credit card information is encrypted via Secure Socket Layer (SSL) technology during transmission.
  • All transactions are processed through a certified payment gateway provider and are not stored or processed on this site's servers.
  • Personal information is contained behind secured networks and is only accessible by a limited number of persons who have special access rights and are required to keep the information confidential.
  • Regular malware scanning and security monitoring is performed on all systems.
  • Specific incident response and management procedures are maintained that are activated whenever personal information may have been compromised.

However, no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. While commercially acceptable means are used to protect your personal information, absolute security cannot be guaranteed. Except for the duty to maintain a security program under applicable law, liability is disclaimed for any theft, loss, unauthorized access, damage, or interception of any data or communications.

12. U.S. State Privacy Laws (CCPA/CPRA & Other States)

This section applies to residents of California, Virginia, Colorado, Connecticut, Utah, Texas, Oregon, Montana, Delaware, Iowa, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, Tennessee, Minnesota, Maryland, Indiana, and other U.S. states with applicable data privacy laws (collectively, "Designated States"). When personal information is collected from residents of the Designated States, applicable state-level data privacy laws apply, including the California Consumer Privacy Act ("CCPA"), as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act ("CPRA").

Categories of Personal Information Collected in the Past 12 Months

Category Examples Collected? Shared With
Identifiers Name, email, phone number, IP address, account name Yes Service providers, advertising networks
Personal Information (Cal. Civ. Code §1798.80) Name, address, telephone number Yes Service providers
Commercial Information Records of services purchased or considered Yes Service providers
Internet / Network Activity Browsing history on this site, pages visited, ad interactions Yes Google, Meta, analytics providers
Geolocation Data Approximate location derived from IP address Yes Google, Meta, analytics providers
Inferences Profiles reflecting preferences or interests derived from above data Yes Advertising networks
Biometric Information Genetic, physiological, or biological characteristics No N/A
Sensitive Personal Information Social security numbers, financial account details, health data No N/A

Although personal information is not sold for money, certain categories of information (such as identifiers and internet activity) are disclosed to advertising networks (Google, Meta) through cookies and pixel technologies in a manner that may constitute a "sale" or "sharing" as defined under State Data Privacy Laws. Personal information is used for targeted advertising purposes. You have the right to opt out of this sharing as described below.

Sensitive personal information is not used or disclosed for purposes other than those permitted under applicable CCPA regulations.

Your Rights Under State Privacy Laws

  • Right to Know / Access: Request disclosure of the categories and specific pieces of personal information collected about you, the sources, the business purposes, and the categories of third parties with whom it is shared.
  • Right to Delete: Request deletion of personal information collected about you, subject to certain legal exceptions.
  • Right to Correct: Request correction of inaccurate personal information maintained about you.
  • Right to Opt-Out of Sale/Sharing: Opt out of the sale or sharing of your personal information for targeted advertising purposes, including through the use of cookies and pixels by Google and Meta.
  • Right to Limit Sensitive Information: Limit the use or disclosure of sensitive personal information where applicable.
  • Right to Non-Discrimination: You will not be discriminated against for exercising any of your privacy rights.

How to Submit a Privacy Rights Request

To exercise any of the above rights, submit a verifiable consumer request by contacting us using the information in Section 17. You may exercise these rights up to two times per 12-month period. Your identity will be verified before processing your request by asking you to provide identifying information that will be matched to records. Only you, or a person you have authorized in writing to act on your behalf, may make a verifiable consumer request. Receipt will be confirmed and a response provided within the timeframes required by applicable law.

If you would like to appeal a decision related to a privacy rights request, please contact us at the information in Section 17 within a reasonable time after receiving a response. All appeal requests will be reviewed and responded to in accordance with applicable law.

13. GDPR – EU & International Users

Personal information may be collected from individuals located in the European Economic Area (EEA), the United Kingdom, Switzerland, and other jurisdictions subject to the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) or similar data protection laws. GDPR obligations are fulfilled through the following practices.

Lawful Basis for Processing

The following lawful bases are relied upon for processing personal data of individuals in GDPR jurisdictions:

  • Consent: Where you have given clear, affirmative consent for processing your personal data for a specific purpose (e.g., email or SMS opt-in, acceptance of cookies).
  • Legitimate Interests: Where processing is necessary for legitimate business interests (e.g., analytics, fraud prevention, marketing to existing clients), provided those interests are not overridden by your rights and freedoms.
  • Contractual Necessity: Where processing is necessary to perform a contract with you or to take steps at your request prior to entering into a contract.
  • Legal Obligation: Where processing is necessary to comply with a legal obligation.

Cross-Border Data Transfers

This website is operated from the United States. If you are located outside the United States, please be aware that information collected may be transferred to and processed in the United States. If personal data is transferred from GDPR jurisdictions to a location that has not been deemed by the European Commission to have adequate privacy protections, it is done in the manner the GDPR permits, including through the use of Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) or other appropriate safeguards.

Please note that when you use Google Analytics, Google Tags, or the Meta Pixel on this website, your data may be transferred to and processed by Google and Meta on servers in the United States and other countries. These companies have their own data transfer mechanisms in place.

Your Rights Under the GDPR

If you are located in a GDPR jurisdiction, you have the following rights with respect to your personal data:

  • Right of Access: Obtain a copy of your personal data and information about how it is processed.
  • Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal data.
  • Right to Erasure ("Right to be Forgotten"): Request deletion of your personal data under certain circumstances.
  • Right to Data Portability: Receive your personal data in a structured, commonly used, machine-readable format.
  • Right to Restrict Processing: Request that the use of your personal data be limited.
  • Right to Object: Object to processing of your personal data based on legitimate interests or for direct marketing purposes.
  • Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent, without affecting the lawfulness of prior processing.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information in Section 17. A response will be provided in accordance with the timeframes prescribed by the GDPR. If you are not satisfied with the response, you have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection supervisory authority.

14. Data Retention

Personal information is retained only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. The criteria used to determine retention periods include:

  • The length of time there is an ongoing relationship and the nature of that relationship.
  • Whether there is a legal obligation requiring retention of the data (e.g., tax, accounting, or regulatory requirements).
  • Whether retention is advisable to enforce agreements, satisfy applicable statutes of limitations, resolve disputes, or manage litigation or regulatory investigations.

Opt-in consent records for SMS and email marketing are retained for a minimum period sufficient to demonstrate compliance with applicable law, including TCPA consent documentation requirements. Cookie and pixel data is retained in accordance with the data retention policies of the respective third-party providers (Google, Meta).

When personal information is no longer needed, it will be securely deleted or anonymized in accordance with applicable data retention procedures.

15. Third-Party Sites & Social Media

This website may contain links to third-party websites or applications not operated by Jonathan Stroud. A presence is also maintained on external social media platforms including Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and others. There is no responsibility for the content or privacy practices of any third-party sites, social media platforms, or applications.

Those sites and platforms are not controlled by this business and have their own privacy policies and terms of use. You are encouraged to carefully read the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit. No endorsement is made of and no responsibility is taken for the privacy practices or content of such sites.

Any information you post publicly on social media platforms is in the public domain and is not covered by this Privacy Policy.

16. Changes to This Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated or changed at any time. When material changes are made, the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page will be updated. You are encouraged to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how your information is being protected.

Your continued use of this website or services after any changes to this Privacy Policy constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy. The California Consumer Privacy Act requires updating the privacy policy at least once every twelve months, and that commitment is made here.

The English language version of this Privacy Policy is the controlling version regardless of any translation you may attempt.

17. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or privacy practices — including requests to exercise your privacy rights — please contact:

Jonathan Stroud
Attn: Privacy & Compliance
2604 B El Camino Real Suite 113
Carlsbad, CA 92008
Phone: +1 858-282-0548
Email: [email protected]
Website: jonathanstroud.me