Privacy Policy

Summary

Your privacy matters. I only collect the information you choose to share—like your name and email if you sign up for my newsletter or contact me directly. I use basic cookies and analytics to make this website better for visitors. Your information is never sold or shared without your consent.

Privacy & Cookie Policy

Last Updated: 11/18/25

1. Who I Am

Hi! I’m Audrey, an independent author. This website is a space to share my writing, updates, and connect with readers.

2. Information I Collect

  • Personal information such as your name and email address, if you sign up for my newsletter or send a message through a contact form.
  • Technical and usage data such as your browser type, device, and general site activity, collected through cookies or analytics tools.
  • Comments (if enabled): If you leave a comment on a post, the data shown in the comments form, your IP address, and browser user agent string may be collected to help detect spam.

3. How I Use Your Information

  • Send newsletters or updates that you’ve signed up for.
  • Respond to messages or inquiries.
  • Understand how visitors use my site and improve the experience.

You can unsubscribe from my newsletter anytime by clicking the link at the bottom of any email.

4. Cookies & Tracking

This site uses cookies—small text files stored on your device—to:

  • Help me understand how visitors use the site (through tools like Google Analytics).
  • Remember your preferences and improve your experience.

You can disable cookies in your browser settings at any time. Please note that some parts of the site may not function properly without them.

5. Sharing of Information

I do not sell or rent your personal data.

Information may be shared only with trusted service providers that help me operate the website and newsletter, such as:

  • Email marketing platforms (for sending newsletters).
  • Analytics services that collect anonymous, aggregated traffic data.

6. Data Retention

I keep your information only as long as needed for the purposes described above or until you unsubscribe or request deletion.

7. Your Rights

Depending on where you live, you may have the right to:

  • Request access to the data I hold about you.
  • Ask that your information be corrected or deleted.
  • Withdraw your consent at any time.

If you’d like to exercise any of these rights, please contact me through my
contact form.

8. California Online Privacy Protection Act (CalOPPA)

In compliance with CalOPPA:

  • You can visit my website anonymously.
  • This Privacy Policy is linked clearly on my homepage.
  • You will be notified of any Privacy Policy changes by viewing the “Last Updated” date on this page.
  • You can change or delete your personal information by contacting me via my
    contact form.
  • I have not set up any measures to honor “Do Not Track” signals from browsers.

9. Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA)

This website is not directed toward children under the age of 13. I do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

If a parent or guardian believes that their child has provided personal data through this site, please contact me immediately via my
contact form, and I will promptly remove the information.

10. Security

I take reasonable steps to protect your personal information from loss, misuse, or unauthorized access. However, no online system is 100% secure, so please use caution when sharing personal details.

11. Updates to This Policy

I may occasionally update this Privacy & Cookie Policy. Any changes will appear on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date.

12. Contact

If you have any questions about this policy or how your information is handled, please reach out via my
contact form.