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This policy explains what information we collect through this website, how it is used, and the choices available to you. Last updated: August 18, 2026.
Expert Dean Tong ("we," "us," or "our") respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy describes how information is collected, used, and disclosed when you visit expertdeantong.com (the "Site"), including any other media form, media channel, or website related or connected to it.
We collect information you voluntarily provide to us when you fill out a form, submit a case review questionnaire, purchase a publication, or otherwise contact us through the Site. This may include:
We also automatically collect certain information when you visit the Site, including your IP address, browser type, device type, pages visited, and the date and time of your visit, through tools such as Google Analytics.
We use the information we collect to:
This Site uses Contact Form 7 to process contact inquiries and case review questionnaire submissions. Information submitted through these forms is sent directly to Dean Tong via email and is not shared with third parties except as necessary to operate the form itself (see "Third-Party Services" below).
Case review questionnaire submissions may contain sensitive information related to legal matters, including allegations, court dates, and involved parties. This information is submitted voluntarily for the purpose of case review and is treated as confidential. Submitting this form does not create an attorney-client relationship, and Dean Tong is not an attorney.
All forms on this Site are protected by Google reCAPTCHA to prevent automated spam submissions. Use of reCAPTCHA is subject to the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.
Purchases of books, monographs, and other publications made through this Site are processed using WooCommerce and Stripe. Payment card information is transmitted directly to Stripe and is not stored on our servers. Stripe's use of your information is governed by the Stripe Privacy Policy.
Some payment methods (such as bank transfer) may take additional time to settle. Orders using these methods may be placed in an "on-hold" status while payment is confirmed, and you will receive an email confirmation once your order is processed.
This Site uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to operate certain features (such as WooCommerce shopping cart functionality) and to understand how visitors use the Site through Google Analytics.
You can disable cookies through your browser settings; however, doing so may affect the functionality of certain features on the Site, such as the shopping cart.
We use the following third-party services to operate this Site. Each is governed by its own privacy policy:
Website traffic and usage analytics.
Spam and bot protection on all forms.
Secure payment processing for publication orders.
Shopping cart and order management.
We retain information submitted through contact forms, case review questionnaires, and order records for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, respond to your inquiry, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.
Depending on your location, you may have the right to request access to, correction of, or deletion of personal information we hold about you. To make such a request, please contact us using the information in the "Contact Us" section below.
This Site is not directed at children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can take appropriate action.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. Your continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of those changes.
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact us:
Reach out directly and we'll be happy to clarify how your information is handled.