Privacy at a Glance
America’s Affair with Opioids, Dr. Fred J. Von Stieff, and Canyon Hill Publishing respect your privacy. We do not sell, rent, or trade personal information. We use information only for the ordinary purposes described below, such as responding to a message, sending updates you request, operating the website, maintaining security, and complying with law.
Information We Collect
Information You Choose to Provide
If you use a contact form, newsletter form, or email link, we may receive information you voluntarily provide, such as your name, email address, and message. We use it only to respond, provide requested communications, or administer the request.
Please do not submit confidential medical records, financial information, Social Security numbers, or other highly sensitive information through this website or by ordinary email.
Routine Technical Information
The website, hosting provider, and security tools may automatically record limited technical information such as an IP address, browser and device type, requested pages, referring page, and date and time. This information is used for website operation, security, troubleshooting, and aggregate performance review.
How We Use Information
We use information only to respond to inquiries; send updates a visitor requests; manage contact and newsletter submissions; operate, maintain, and secure the website; prevent misuse; comply with legal obligations; and protect the rights, safety, and property of visitors, the author, the publisher, and others.
We do not use personal information for targeted advertising, data brokerage, automated decision-making, or profiling.
The site may use cookies or similar local storage that are necessary for basic operation, form functionality, security, and administrator login. Visitors who do not sign in generally do not need administrator cookies.
You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings. Disabling essential cookies may affect some site features. Because this site does not engage in cross-site behavioral advertising, it does not respond differently to browser “Do Not Track” signals.
If you subscribe to updates, you may unsubscribe at any time using an unsubscribe link when one is provided or by contacting us at the address below.
Embedded Content and Service Providers
Pages may contain links to or embedded content from other websites. Those third parties operate under their own privacy practices, which we do not control. Review their policies before providing information to them.
Website hosting, form, email, security, backup, or technical-support providers may process limited information solely as needed to provide services to this website. They are not authorized by us to sell visitor information or use it for their own advertising.
Sharing and Disclosure
No Sale of Personal Information
Limited Disclosures
We do not sell, rent, or trade personal information, and we do not share it for cross-context behavioral advertising. Information may be disclosed only to service providers supporting the website, with your direction or consent, or when reasonably necessary for security, fraud prevention, legal compliance, or protection of rights and safety.
If required by law, court order, subpoena, or a valid governmental request, we may disclose information as legally necessary. We may also preserve or disclose information to investigate misuse of the website or protect people and property.
Retention and Security
We retain information only as long as reasonably needed for the purpose for which it was provided, routine records, security, dispute resolution, or legal obligations. We use reasonable administrative and technical safeguards, but no website, email, or internet transmission can be guaranteed completely secure.
Your Choices and Requests
You may ask to access, correct, or delete personal information you previously submitted, or withdraw from requested communications. We will honor applicable privacy rights and may need to verify your request. Certain information may be retained when required by law or for legitimate security and recordkeeping needs.
Contact Us
For privacy questions or requests, email [email protected].
Policy Updates
We may update this policy when the website or its practices change. The revised version will be posted on this page with a new effective date. Effective date: July 26, 2026.