PRIVACY POLICY
Protecting your personal information is important to me – please read this Privacy Policy as it explains how I collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit my website http://www.katrinacudmore.com.
This policy is effective as of 24 MAY 2018. We review our privacy practices on an ongoing basis, and as such we may change this privacy policy from time to time. Please check this page frequently to ensure you are familiar with its current content.
INFORMATION COLLECTION
By visiting my website you automatically tell me certain information. This includes basic information such as your IP address, when you visited, and the search terms used to find my website. My website automatically records this basic information about you.
I may also gather personal information, such as your name, mailing address, and email address when you choose to participate in various activities such as signing up for my newsletter, entering a contest, or responding to surveys. You can always choose not to provide me with information, and can always unsubscribe to my newsletter. I will never share this information with others.
I may use Google Analytics or Facebook Pixel to gather demographic data, and Instafreebie to administer giveaways and arcs (advance reader copies). By accessing my site, you consent to the collection and use of this information by these third parties. I do not transfer personal information to these vendors, and I encourage you to review their privacy policies.
WHAT DO I DO WITH YOUR INFORMATION?
I may use information collected about you via the Site to have sweepstakes, promotions, and contests; email you about your mailing list account, notify you of site updates, let you know when I have a new book releasing, or send you a newsletter. To be removed from my mailing list, please contact me using the information at the bottom of this Privacy Policy. You can also unsubscribe by using the link at the bottom of my newsletter.
If you inadvertently obtain personal information about another website user, you are not allowed to disclose this information to anyone else without both the consent of the user and my consent.
SECURITY
We are committed to ensuring that your information is secure. In order to prevent unauthorized access or disclosure, we have put in place suitable physical, electronic and managerial procedures to safeguard and secure the information we collect online.
HOW WE USE COOKIES
A cookie is a small file which asks permission to be placed on your computer’s hard drive. Once you agree, the file is added and the cookie helps analyse web traffic or lets you know when you visit a particular site. Cookies allow web applications to respond to you as an individual, such as the auto-fill on a web browser search. The web application can tailor its operations to your needs, likes and dislikes by gathering and remembering information about your preferences.
We only use traffic log cookies to identify which pages are being used. This helps us analyse data about webpage traffic and improve our website in order to tailor it to customer needs. We only use this information for statistical analysis purposes and then the data is removed from the system.
You can choose to accept or decline cookies. Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can usually modify your browser setting to decline cookies if you prefer. This may prevent you from taking full advantage of the website.
ANTI-SPAM
I hate spam. I will never add your name to my list without your permission – you must opt in. If you subscribe to my newsletter, you always have an option to unsubscribe.
RETENTION PERIODS FOR USE OF YOUR PERSONAL DATA
We will use and store your Personal Data only for as long as necessary, bearing in mind the uses of your Personal Data as described in this privacy policy and otherwise as communicated to you. We review the Personal Data we hold at regular intervals and delete permanently or anonymise any Personal Data which is no longer necessary.
CHILDREN
This Website and our services are aimed at adults, and we do not knowingly collect any Personal Data relating to children aged under 15 years old. If you are under the age of 15, please do not provide us with any of your Personal Data, including your email address.
ACCESS TO AND CONTROL OVER YOUR PERSONAL DATA
You have legal rights under applicable law in relation to your Personal Data. You can ask the following questions, or take the following actions, at any time by contacting us via email: katrina.cudmore@gmail.com or via our postal address:
– see what Personal Data we hold about you (if any), including why we are holding it and who it could be disclosed to;
– ask us to change/correct your Personal Data;
– ask us to delete your Personal Data;
– object to the processing of your Personal Data;
– ask us to restrict the processing of your Personal Data;
– withdraw any consents you have given us to the processing of your Personal Data; and
– express any concerns you have about third parties’ use of your Personal Data.
AFFILIATE LINKS
I am a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program that allows sites to earn commissions by advertising and linking to amazon sites.
CONTACT US
Our full details are: katrinacudmore.COM
Email for Privacy Questions: katrina.cudmore@gmail.com
Postal Address: Rosebank, Douglas, Cork, T12 H70A, Ireland
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