Privacy Policy

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Effective Date: Jan 1, 2025

Andrew Monroe operates andrewmonroe.io (the “Site”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information when you visit the Site, subscribe to the newsletter, contact us, or interact with the Site in other ways.

What We Collect

We may collect information you choose to give us, like your name and email address when you sign up for the newsletter or contact us. We may also collect basic technical information automatically, such as your IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, and cookies or similar tracking data.

How We Use It

We use this information to run and improve the Site, send newsletters or other messages you asked for, respond to questions, understand how people use the Site, and keep things secure. If you sign up for email updates, we use your email address to send those updates.

Cookies and Analytics

The Site may use cookies and similar tools to remember preferences, measure traffic, and understand how people use the Site. You can usually disable cookies through your browser settings, but some parts of the Site may not work as intended if you do.

Affiliate Links

Some links on the Site may be affiliate links, including Amazon links. That means we may earn a commission if you click a link and buy something, at no extra cost to you. These links help support the Site.

Sharing Information

We do not sell your personal information in the ordinary sense. We may share information with service providers that help operate the Site, such as email, hosting, analytics, and security providers. We may also share information if required by law or if needed to protect our rights.

Email Signups

If you join the newsletter, you can unsubscribe at any time using the link in any email or by contacting us directly. We may still send occasional administrative messages related to the Site.

How Long We Keep Data

We keep personal information only as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described here, including legal, security, and administrative needs.

Your Rights

Depending on where you live, you may have rights to access, correct, delete, or limit the use of your personal information. California residents may also have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act, including rights to know, delete, correct, and opt out of certain sharing or sale practices.

Children’s Privacy

The Site is not intended for children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us information, contact us and we will delete it.

Third-Party Sites

The Site may link to other websites, services, books, podcasts, or products. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those third parties.

Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will post the updated version on this page with a new effective date.

Contact

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, contact us at yo@andrewmonroe.io.

Affiliate Disclosure

Andrew Monroe participates in affiliate programs, including the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program. That means some links on andrewmonroe.io are affiliate links, and we may earn a commission if you buy through them, at no extra cost to you.

We include these links to help support the Site and continue creating content. We only recommend products, books, and services we think may be interesting or useful, but you should always do your own research before buying.

If you have questions about this disclosure, email yo@andrewmonroe.io.

Frequently Asked Questions

You got me. No one ever asks questions. But, maybe this will inspire you anyways.

Do you offer speaking engagements?

First off, speaking engagement sounds so fancy. That said, yes, I will come talk to whoever you think it's worth their time. Have a brother that needs a scolding? I'm your guy. Have a classroom of young, maleable minds that you're tired of dealing with? I'll distract them with a powerpoint for an hour. Want to disappoint your employees further? I'm an email away.

It's a fairly short, self-help book that my co-author and I turned into a podcast. In our day jobs, we're both moderately successful cogs, and thought it would be fun and beneficial for other people to get advice from some more realistic "boys-next-door" than these gurus convincing you that your billion dollar life is just around the corner waiting for you. (It's not, trust me, I looked).

Why all the productivity hacks and tools?

I'm a huge fan of data and simple to use tools, especially on the technology front. Anything that can help me improve on goals, track data, or is generally just fun to use gets played with over here. I figured there's no reason to hold back any of the fun things I've tried or made, and of course the lessons learned in the process. Hope it helps!

Are you even a real writer since you self-publish?

Probably not, but that's all right. I've had a blast writing and learning all the weird stuff that pops up when you spend years working on and then trying to sell something. I used to have hair, and now I don't. That must count for something.

You don't look very fit?

That's hurtful. But fair.
I really just like the gym, and working out. And reading about fitness, and trying new things. I also have an insatiable sweet tooth. Oh, and whatever the tooth is called where you want to eat pizza and burgers and fries everynight before getting to dessert.

Honestly, considering my diet, you all should be bowing down to my ability to not show up on the 500 lb loser show.

What is the Learner Trilogy?

It's a fantasy series (three books only, I promise). You could say it's a bit of a blend of Lies of Locke Lamora and Avatar: The Last Airbender. Or at least that's what I'm going for. A Leaf and Pebble is the first book, and was published in 2019. The Tree and Stone, the second, should be out sometime late 2022.