Privacy Policy

Last updated: May 29, 2025

Overview

Welcome to Wendy Stanley's author website. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit wendystanley.com (the "Website"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring you have a positive experience on our website.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide

We collect information that you voluntarily provide when you:

  • Contact us through our contact form
  • Comment on blog posts (when available)
  • Sign up for events or book launches

This information may include:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Message content

Information Automatically Collected

When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain information about your device and usage, including:

  • IP address (anonymized)
  • Browser type and version
  • Operating system
  • Pages visited and time spent
  • Referring website

How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

  • To respond to your inquiries
  • To improve our website and content
  • To analyze website usage and performance
  • To notify you about new books, events, or updates

We will never sell your personal information to third parties.

Cookies and Analytics

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience on our website. You can control cookie preferences through our cookie consent banner and your browser settings. Your consent preferences are stored locally in your browser. You can change your preferences by clearing your browser's local storage for this website.

We use the following types of cookies:

  • Essential cookies: Required for the website to function properly
  • Analytics cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our website (Google Analytics 4)
  • Functional cookies: Remember your preferences and enhance your experience

Analytics data collected through Google Analytics 4 is retained for 14 months, after which it is automatically deleted. For more detailed information about the cookies we use, please see our Cookie Policy.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

These measures include:

  • Secure HTTPS encryption
  • Regular security updates and monitoring
  • Limited access to personal information
  • Secure data storage and transmission

Your Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

  • Right to access your personal information
  • Right to correct inaccurate information
  • Right to request deletion of your information
  • Right to withdraw consent for data processing
  • Right to object to direct marketing

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the Contact section below.

Children's Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we might have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. When we make significant changes, we will notify you by:

  • Posting the updated policy on our website
  • Updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this policy

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal information, please contact us at:

Email: privacy@wendystanley.com