Privacy Policy

Last updated: August 13, 2020

This privacy policy has been compiled to be in compliance with the GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) and to better serve everyone worldwide who is concerned with how their ‘Personally Identifiable Information’ (PII) is being used online. PII, as described in US privacy law and information security, is information that can be used on its own or with other information to identify, contact, or locate a single person, or to identify an individual in context.

Please read my privacy policy carefully to get a clear understanding of how I collect, use, protect, or otherwise handle your Personally Identifiable Information in accordance with my website.

I review my privacy practices on an ongoing basis, and as such, I may change this privacy policy from time to time. Please check this page frequently to ensure you are familiar with its current content. If you have any questions about this policy, please send me a note through my contact page.

My site is protected by SSL which ensures that everything sent to or from my server is encrypted. In addition, I use security software to maintain security on my site to the best of my ability.

WHAT PERSONAL INFORMATION DO I COLLECT FROM THE PEOPLE WHO VISIT MY BLOG, WEBSITE, OR NEWSLETTER?
When commenting or registering on my website or blog, as appropriate, you may be asked to enter your name, email address, website address, or other details to help you with your experience. When signing up for my newsletter, you will only be asked for your name and email address.

WHEN DO I COLLECT INFORMATION?
I collect information from you when you subscribe to my newsletter, fill out a form, or enter information on my site, including when you leave a comment on my blog.

HOW DO I USE YOUR INFORMATION?
I may use the information I collect from you in the following ways:

  • To send periodic emails regarding events, products, and services.
  • To follow up with you after correspondence (i.e. blog comments or email inquiries)
  • To administer a contest, promotion, survey, or other site feature.

HOW DO I PROTECT YOUR INFORMATION?
I will never sell or share your data. I will never spam you.

Electronic newsletter list data is stored securely via the third-party MailChimp and/or Mailerlite. This data is used to share my newsletters, new book releases, promotions, and special offers. At any time you can:

  • Update your newsletter preferences by using the “update preferences” option at the bottom of any newsletter.
  • Opt-out by using the “unsubscribe” option at the bottom of any newsletter.

Third-party analytics tools and services, including but not limited to Google Analytics, may collect information sent by your browser or mobile device, including the pages you visit and other information in order to improve your user experience. If you do not want your Web browser to track your visit to my site or others, consider using a private Web browser.

CAN-SPAM ACT
The CAN-SPAM Act is a law that sets the rules for commercial email, establishes requirements for commercial messages, gives recipients the right to have emails stopped from being sent to them, and spells out tough penalties for violations.

I collect your email address only when voluntarily given in order to:

  • Send information, respond to inquiries, and/or other requests or questions
  • Market to my mailing list or continue to send emails to my readers.

If at any time you wish to opt-out of receiving my newsletters, you may email me or use the unsubscribe link at the bottom of any newsletter.

COMMENTS
To allow for discussion, you have the opportunity to post comments on my site. The information collected includes your name, email address, IP address, and your comments. If you ever wish to have your comments removed, please send me a note through my contact page and I’ll remove them.

To protect my site from spam, your information is compared with a list of known spam senders by CleanTalk. CleanTalk only stores your information for a few days to give me time to contest its decision as to whether you are a spammer or not.

CONTACT FORMS
The contact form on this site allows you to send me messages. Those messages (along with your email address, IP address, and your name) are processed through my site and sent to me via email. They are also stored on my site for use in case of a failure in the email system.

COOKIES
If you leave a comment on this site, you may opt-in to saving your name, email address, and website in cookies. These are for your convenience so that you do not have to fill in your details again when you leave another comment.

A cookie is a small text file that is placed on your hard disk by a Web page server. Cookies cannot be used to run programs or deliver viruses to your computer. Cookies are uniquely assigned to you, and can only be read by a Web server in the domain that issued the cookie to you. One of the primary purposes of cookies is to provide a convenience feature to save you time. For example, if you personalize a webpage, or navigate within a site, a cookie helps the site to recall your specific information on subsequent visits. This simplifies the process of delivering relevant content, eases site navigation, and so on. When you return to the website, the information you previously provided can be retrieved, so you can easily use the site’s features that you customized.

You have the ability to accept or decline cookies. Many Web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can modify your browser settings to decline cookies if you prefer. If you choose to decline cookies, you may not be able to fully experience the interactive features of this or other sites you visit.

A NOTE TO INTERNATIONAL USERS
This site is hosted in the United States and owned in Canada. By providing your information to the site, you are consenting to the transfer of your information to the United States for processing and maintenance in accordance with this privacy policy. You are also consenting to the application of United States law in all matters concerning the site.

CONTACTING ME
If you have any questions regarding this privacy policy or would like any of your information removed, please send me a note through my contact page.