Privacy Policy
Effective: February 2026
Overview
This site — hectorhlopez.com — is the personal website of Hector H. Lopez. It is a static content site that publishes essays, keynote addresses, reflections, and other original works. This policy describes what information is collected when you visit and how it is handled.
The short version: this site collects minimal data, does not require user accounts, does not sell personal information, and respects your privacy.
Information Collected
Hosting and Server Logs
This site is hosted on our hosting provider. When you visit, our hosting provider may automatically collect standard server log information including your IP address, browser type, referring page, and the pages you visit. This data is used for security monitoring and site performance. our hosting provider's privacy policy governs how they process this data.
No User Accounts
This site does not require registration, login, or the creation of user accounts. No passwords, email addresses, or personal profiles are collected through this site.
No Cookies
This site does not set first-party cookies. Third-party embeds (such as YouTube videos) may set their own cookies according to their respective privacy policies.
No Analytics Tracking
This site does not currently use client-side analytics tools such as Google Analytics, Plausible, or similar services. If analytics are added in the future, this policy will be updated accordingly, and any analytics tool selected will prioritize privacy-respecting, cookieless options.
Third-Party Services
This site links to or embeds content from the following third-party services. Each has its own privacy policy:
- Substack — newsletter subscription and essay hosting. If you subscribe via Substack, Substack collects your email address under their own terms.
- YouTube — video embeds for keynotes and reflections. YouTube may collect viewing data and set cookies.
- LinkedIn — profile link. LinkedIn's privacy policy applies to any interaction on their platform.
- X (formerly Twitter) — social link. X's privacy policy applies.
- Amazon — book purchase link. Amazon's privacy policy applies to any transaction on their platform.
Hector H. Lopez does not control and is not responsible for the data practices of these third-party services.
Email Communication
If you reach out via email to info@benextglobal.com for syndication requests, licensing inquiries, or general contact, the information you provide (name, email address, message content) will be used solely to respond to your inquiry. This information is not added to marketing lists, sold, or shared with third parties.
International Visitors
This site is accessible to visitors worldwide. Regardless of your location, the minimal data practices described in this policy apply equally. For visitors in the European Economic Area, this site's minimal data collection does not require consent mechanisms under the GDPR, as no personal data is actively collected or processed beyond standard server logs necessary for site operation (legitimate interest basis).
For visitors in California, this site does not sell personal information and does not engage in practices requiring disclosure under the CCPA.
Children's Privacy
This site is not directed at children under 13. No information is knowingly collected from children.
Data Retention
Server logs maintained by the hosting provider (our hosting provider) are retained according to their standard retention schedule. No other personal data is stored by this site.
Changes to This Policy
This policy may be updated to reflect changes in data practices or legal requirements. Material changes will be noted by updating the effective date above. Continued use of the site constitutes acceptance of the current policy.
Contact
Questions about this privacy policy or how your information is handled are welcome: