Privacy Policy
Who we are
Inspiring Writing is found at https://inspiringwriting.co
We respect your privacy. This privacy policy is provided to explain our online information practices.
We reserve the right to change this policy at any time. Changes and clarifications will be posted on this page. You are encouraged to visit this Privacy Policy periodically to check for any updates.
Your Consent:
Please read this privacy policy carefully. By using the website, you accept and agree to be bound by this privacy policy. If you do not wish to agree, you must not access or use this website.
Parental Consent:
If you are under 16 years old, you should not be using this website or subscribing to my newsletter without parental permission.
How we protect your information:
Inspiring Writing uses standard security protocols and works only with reputable third-party vendors.
What information do we collect and how is it used?
When using our site, you may be asked to enter your name, email address, or other details to help you with your experience.
See below for information collected by cookies.
How information is collected:
- If you subscribe to the Inspiring Writing newsletter
- If you leave a message on the contact page
- Through website cookies and log files
- Through Google Analytics
We use the information you provide to improve our overall performance and to provide you with offers, promotions and information.
Subscriber Newsletters:
If you subscribe to the Inspiring Writing newsletter, your name and email will be passed on to MailerLite, our email service provider. You can see their Privacy Policy here. We may sometimes use tags within MailerLite to track your actions and page visits so that future emails can better meet your needs.
Except when required by law, we will not reveal your email addresses or other personal information without your consent. Your email and name are never sold, rented, leased, or given away to a third party.
At the bottom of each newsletter you will find information about how to contact the sender, as well as a link to unsubscribe. You may unsubscribe at any time.
Contact Form:
When you submit a contact form, your name, email, and query are collected but not shared with any third party. You will not be automatically added to my newsletter list and your details will not be used for marketing purposes, Submission forms will be kept for one year for customer services purposes.
Cookies:
We use some cookies, which are small files that a site or its service provider transfers to your computer’s hard drive through your web browser (if you allow) that enables the site’s or service provider’s systems to recognize your browser and capture and remember certain information. We use cookies to help us understand your preferences based on previous or current site activity, which enables us to provide you with improved services. We also use cookies to help us compile aggregate data about site traffic and site interaction so that we can offer better site experiences and tools in the future.
We may also use trusted third-party services that track this information on our behalf. You can choose to have your computer warn you each time a cookie is being sent, or you can choose to turn off all cookies. You do this through your browser settings. Since each browser is a little different, look at your browser’s Help Menu to learn the correct way to modify your cookies. If you turn cookies off, some features will be disabled; it may make your site experience less efficient.
Google Analytics:
Inspiring Writing uses Google Analytics to track website performance and user actions on the website. It provides information on page views, referral sources (such as another website or a social media site), your device (i.e. mobile or desktop), browsing actions, and other information that helps us adapt the content written for this site.
Google Analytics collects anonymous information about your location, age, gender, IP address, and interests. I have no way to connect that information to you personally. Read about Google Analytics’ data retention policy here.
Embedded content from other websites
Articles on this site may include embedded content (e.g. videos, images, articles, etc.). Embedded content from other websites behaves in the exact same way as if the visitor has visited the other website.
These websites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed additional third-party tracking, and monitor your interaction with that embedded content, including tracking your interaction with the embedded content if you have an account and are logged in to that website.
Affiliate Program Participation:
The Website may engage in affiliate marketing, which is done by embedding tracking links into the Website. If you click on a link for an affiliate partnership, a cookie will be placed on your browser to track any sales for purposes of commissions. Each program collects and retains its own data. We do not have access to the personal information that is collected by these affiliate programs. There is no extra cost to you for anything purchased through an affiliate link.
Contact Information:
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at Val at Inspiring Writing dot co
If you wish to amend your personal information, please contact us at Val at Inspiring Writing dot co
This privacy policy was last updated: 21 October, 2022.