Welcome to melaniecarling.com (the “Site”), owned and operated by Melanie Carling (“we,” “us,” or “our”). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting it. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights in relation to it.
This policy applies to information we collect on this Site and in email or other electronic messages between you and the Site.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect different types of information from and about users of our Site:
Information You Provide Voluntarily:
Email Newsletter: If you choose to subscribe to our newsletter, we will collect your email address.
Comments: If you leave a comment on a post, we may collect your name, email address, and website (if you choose to provide it).
Contact Form: If you contact us through our contact form, we will collect your name, email address, and any information you provide in your message.
Information We Collect Automatically:
Log Data and Analytics: Like many websites, we may use analytics services (such as Google Analytics) to help us understand how visitors use the Site. This service collects information automatically, which may include your IP address, browser type, operating system, the pages you visit, and the dates/times of your visits. This information is anonymized and used in aggregate.
Cookies: A cookie is a small file placed on your computer’s hard drive. We use cookies to help improve your experience by, for example, remembering your preferences. You can refuse to accept cookies by activating the appropriate setting on your browser.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
To operate and maintain our website.
To send you our newsletter, if you have subscribed.
To respond to your comments and inquiries.
To analyze website traffic and user behavior to improve our content and Site performance.
To protect the Site from spam and unauthorized activity.
3. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to others.
We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website, such as email marketing services (for the newsletter) or website analytics providers. These parties are obligated to keep your information confidential.
4. Third-Party Links
Our Site may contain links to other websites (for example, social media “Follow” links or “pinit” buttons). If you click on a third-party link, you will be directed to that site. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of other sites and encourage you to read their privacy policies.
5. Your Data Rights
You have control over your personal information:
Opt-Out: You can unsubscribe from our newsletter at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link at the bottom of any email.
Access, Correct, or Delete: You may request to see, update, or delete the personal information we hold about you (such as comments) by contacting us.
Disable Cookies: You can disable cookies through your web browser’s settings.
6. Children’s Privacy
Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect any personally identifiable information from children under 13.
7. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page. We recommend you review this page periodically for any changes.
