Privacy Policy
Christyne Morrell (the “Author”) is committed to protecting the privacy of visitors to this website (the “Site”). This Privacy Policy is designed to help you understand what information is collected, how it is used, what is being done to protect it, and to assist you in making informed decisions regarding use of this Site.
What Information Does This Site Collect?
Newsletter or Blog:
If you voluntarily sign up for the Author’s newsletter or blog, this site will record your email address and name (if provided). You can refuse to supply personal information, but that will exclude you from certain related activities such as receiving newsletters, blogs, and free offers. When subscribers click on a link in of the emails sent by the Author or submits a form to the Author, such information may be collected (see below how this information is used).
Subscribers may unsubscribe at any time. You may ask for your data to be deleted at any time.
If you leave a comment, the comment and its metadata are retained indefinitely.
Giveaways and Contests:
If you enter a giveaway, your name, email address, physical address, and social media handles may be collected.
Non-personal Information
This website may collect non-personal information about visitors when they interact with the site. This information may include the browser name, means of connection to the site, and other non-identifying information.
Cookies
This website may use “cookies” to enhance visitor experience. Typically, cookies may be placed on visitors’ hard drive for record-keeping purposes and sometimes to track information about them. Visitors may choose to set their web browser to refuse cookies, or to send an alert when cookies are being sent. If they do so, note that some parts of the site may not function properly.
How Is the Information Used?
Newsletter and blog subscribers’ names and email addresses will only be used for delivery of the newsletters, blog posts, or communications from the Author.
Giveaway entrants will be sent emails only about the giveaway and prizes, unless they also signed up for the newsletter or blog.
When visitors leave comments on the site we collect the data shown in the comments form, and also the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help spam detection.
Sharing of Personal Information
Information submitted to the Site is never shared with a third party, except as expressly set forth herein, or used to sign subscribers up to any other service.
Third Party Providers
Personal information is collected and stored by the Author’s hosting provider, BlueHost, and email management provider, MailChimp, but is only accessible by the Author. Please refer to the policies of those third party providers for additional information. Should a data breach occur, affected individuals will be notified in accordance with applicable law.
Use of the Website by Minors
All subscribers must be 18 years old or have the consent of a parent or guardian in order to use the Site. By using this Site and providing your personal information, you confirm that you are at least 18 years of age.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
The Author may update this privacy policy at any time. You acknowledge and agree that it is your responsibility to review this Privacy Policy periodically and become aware of modifications.
Your Acceptance of These Terms
By visiting and using this Site, you signify your acceptance of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, you can simply not use the Site. Continued use of the Site means you accept the policy and any periodic changes.
Questions?
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or anything else on this Site, please use the contact form to contact the Author.