Privacy Policy
Who we are
At KatherineChristie.ca, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and what choices you have.
Our website address is: https://katherinechristie.ca
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or would like to make a privacy-related request, you can contact us at: [Insert contact email]
Information we collect
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us, including:
- your name and email address if you subscribe to our email list
- information you provide when leaving a comment on the site
- information you provide if you contact us directly
We may also collect certain technical information automatically when you use the website, such as:
- your IP address
- browser type
- device information
- pages visited and general usage information
- cookies and similar technologies
How we collect your information
We collect information in the following ways:
- when you subscribe to our email list through forms on the website
- when you leave a comment
- when you contact us
- automatically through cookies or similar technologies used by the website
How we use your information
We use personal information to:
- send email updates, newsletters, or other content you have requested
- operate, maintain, and improve the website
- respond to inquiries or messages
- moderate comments and reduce spam
- maintain the security of the website
Email subscriptions
If you subscribe to our mailing list, your email address will be collected and stored through MailerLite for the purpose of sending newsletters or other updates you have requested.
You can unsubscribe from these emails at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link included in any email we send.
We do not sell or share your subscriber information with third parties.
Comments
When visitors leave comments on the site, we collect the data shown in the comments form, along with the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help detect spam.
An anonymized string created from your email address (also called a hash) may be provided to the Gravatar service to see whether you are using it. The Gravatar privacy policy is available at: https://automattic.com/privacy/
After approval of your comment, your profile picture may be visible publicly in the context of your comment.
Media
If you upload images to the website, you should avoid uploading images with embedded location data (EXIF GPS). Visitors to the website may be able to download and extract location data from images posted on the site.
Cookies
This website may use cookies to improve your browsing experience and support website functionality.
For example:
- If you leave a comment, you may choose to save your name, email address, and website in cookies for convenience. These cookies may last for one year.
- If you visit the login page, a temporary cookie may be set to determine whether your browser accepts cookies.
- If you log in, cookies may be used to save your login information and display preferences.
- If you edit or publish content, an additional cookie may be saved in your browser.
You can usually control or disable cookies through your browser settings, although doing so may affect how the website functions.
Embedded content from other websites
Articles or pages on this site may include embedded content, such as videos, images, or articles. Embedded content from other websites behaves in the same way as if you visited the other website directly.
These third-party websites may collect data about you, use cookies, and monitor your interaction with their content. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party websites.
Who we share your information with
We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties.
However, limited information may be processed by service providers that help us operate the website or deliver emails you have requested, such as MailerLite or spam detection tools used on the site. These providers only process information as needed to provide their services.
How long we retain your information
We retain personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law.
For example:
- comments and related metadata may be retained indefinitely
- subscriber information may be kept until you unsubscribe or request deletion
- account profile information, if user accounts are enabled, is stored until the account is deleted or updated
Your rights
Depending on where you live, you may have the right to:
- request access to the personal information we hold about you
- request correction of inaccurate information
- request deletion of your personal information
- withdraw your consent to receive marketing emails at any time by unsubscribing
If you would like to make a request about your personal information, please contact us at: [Insert contact email]
We may need to keep certain information where required for legal, administrative, or security purposes.
Where your data is sent
Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service.
Information submitted through email signup forms is stored and processed through MailerLite for email delivery and list management.
Security
We take reasonable steps to protect personal information from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Children’s privacy
This website is not intended for children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
Changes to this Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.
Contact
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact:
Katherine Christie
info@katherinechristie.ca