Welcome to the Illinois Minuteman Project. Your privacy is important to us, and this Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website. Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not access the Site.

Information We Collect

We may collect information about you in a variety of ways. The information we may collect on the Site includes:

Personal Data:

Personally identifiable information, such as your name, email address, and any other information you voluntarily provide to us when you register on the Site, subscribe to our newsletter, or contact us.

Derivative Data:

Information our servers automatically collect when you access the Site, such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, access times, and the pages you have viewed directly before and after accessing the Site.

Financial Data:

We do not collect financial information such as credit card numbers, bank account numbers, or billing addresses. If you make a donation or purchase through a third-party service, that service will handle your financial information, and their privacy policy will apply.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies:

We may use cookies, web beacons, tracking pixels, and other tracking technologies to help customize the Site and improve your experience. You can disable cookies through your browser settings, but this may affect your ability to use some features of the Site.

Use of Your Information

We may use the information we collect from you in the following ways:

  • To operate and maintain the Site.
  • To send you newsletters, updates, and promotional materials.
  • To respond to your inquiries and provide customer support.
  • To monitor and analyze usage and trends to improve your experience on the Site.
  • To protect the security and integrity of the Site.
  • To comply with legal obligations and prevent fraud.

Disclosure of Your Information

We may share information we have collected about you in certain situations. Your information may be disclosed as follows:

By Law or to Protect Rights:

We may share your information in response to legal processes, such as a court order or subpoena, or when we believe it is necessary to comply with the law, protect our rights, or enforce our policies.

Third-Party Service Providers:

We may share your information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf, such as payment processing, data analysis, email delivery, and hosting services.

Business Transfers:

We may share or transfer your information in connection with, or during negotiations of, any merger, sale of company assets, financing, or acquisition of all or a portion of our business to another company.

With Your Consent:

We may share your information with your consent or at your direction.

Security of Your Information

We use administrative, technical, and physical security measures to protect your personal information. While we take reasonable steps to secure the information you provide to us, please be aware that no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Your Rights and Choices

Access and Correction:

You may request access to the personal information we have about you and ask us to correct, update, or delete it.

Opt-Out of Communications:

You may opt-out of receiving our newsletters or promotional emails by following the unsubscribe instructions included in these emails or by contacting us directly.

Do Not Track Signals:

We currently do not respond to “Do Not Track” signals from web browsers.

Third-Party Websites

The Site may contain links to third-party websites that are not operated by us. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of these websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policy of any third-party site you visit.

Children’s Privacy

Our Site is not intended for use by children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will delete that information as quickly as possible.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be effective immediately upon posting the updated Privacy Policy on the Site. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.

Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our practices, please contact us.

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Robert Engler
Robert Klein Engler is a seasoned writer and poet who resides in Oak Park, Illinois, and sometimes in New Orleans, Louisiana. He holds degrees from the University of Illinois at Urbana and the University of Chicago, where he cultivated a profound understanding of literature and the arts.

Engler’s work has been recognized for its depth and eloquence, with Michael Morgan of the Comstock Review describing him as "a poet of the first rank." Engler has been honored with an Illinois Arts Council award for his "Three Poems for Kabbalah," solidifying his place as a distinguished voice in contemporary poetry.

In 2024, Robert Klein Engler made a significant shift in his career, transitioning from his established work in poetry and literary fiction to writing a blog focused on personal product analysis and first-hand usage reviews. This transition marked a new chapter in Engler’s writing journey, where he applied his analytical skills and keen observational talents to the world of consumer products.

Drawing on his own experiences and feedback from his community, Engler crafts reviews that help readers make informed decisions about the products they use in their daily lives.
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