Who We Are
This website is operated by Mark Ezra Stokes, an author and educator based in Georgia. You can reach me at the contact page. My website address is https://markezrastokes.com.
What Information I Collect
I collect information in the following ways:
Contact form: When you use the contact form on this site, I collect your name, email address, and the contents of your message. I use this information only to respond to your inquiry and do not share it with third parties.
Comments: If you leave a comment, I collect your name, email address, and IP address to help with spam detection. Your email address is never displayed publicly.
Cookies: This site uses cookies to support basic functionality such as remembering your preferences and login sessions. Analytics cookies may also be set by Google Analytics via MonsterInsights to help me understand how visitors use the site. You can disable cookies in your browser settings at any time.
Analytics: I use Google Analytics to collect anonymized data about how visitors interact with this site, including pages visited and time spent. This data does not identify you personally.
Third-Party Services
This site links to third-party platforms including DriveThruRPG, Amazon, and Patreon. When you click through to these sites and make a purchase or create an account, their own privacy policies apply. I encourage you to review them directly.
This site also uses Jetpack (by Automattic) for features such as sharing buttons and spam protection. Jetpack’s privacy policy is available at automattic.com/privacy.
How Long I Retain Your Data
Contact form submissions and comments are retained indefinitely so I can reference past correspondence. You may request deletion of your data at any time by contacting me through the contact page.
Your Rights
You have the right to request a copy of any personal data I hold about you, to request corrections, or to request deletion. If you are located in the European Union, you have additional rights under GDPR. To exercise any of these rights, please reach out via the contact page.
Embedded Content
Posts on this site may include embedded content such as videos or images from other websites. Embedded content behaves as if you had visited those sites directly and may collect data, use cookies, or track your interactions.
Changes to This Policy
I may update this privacy policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page. This policy was last updated in March 2026.
