Privacy Policy

Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how Teresa Trencher ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you visit our website (the "Service"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about our data practices.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide to Us

Newsletter Signup: When you subscribe to our newsletter, we collect the following information:

• - Your full name
• - Email address
• - Your consent for marketing communications
• - Your interest in beta-reading opportunities (optional)

Information Automatically Collected

Website Analytics: We use Ahrefs' cookie-free analytics tool to understand how visitors use our website. This service collects anonymized usage data including:

• - Pages visited on our website
• - Time spent on our site
• - General geographic location
• - Device and browser information

This analytics tool does not use cookies or collect personally identifiable information.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• Newsletter Communications: To send you news, updates, book releases, and marketing communications you've consented to receive
• Beta Reading Opportunities: If you've opted in, to contact you about future beta-reading opportunities
• Website Improvement: To analyze website usage and improve our content and user experience
• Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws and regulations

Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Union, we process your personal information based on:

• Consent: For newsletter subscriptions and marketing communications
• Legitimate Interest: For website analytics and improvements

How We Share Your Information

We may share your information with the following parties:

• Service Providers: We use Make.com to process newsletter signups and may use email service providers (such as Mailchimp, ConvertKit, or similar) to send newsletters. These providers are bound by data protection agreements.
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law or to protect our rights and safety.

Important: We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.

Data Retention

We retain your information for the following periods:

• Newsletter Data: We retain your newsletter subscription information until you unsubscribe or request deletion
• Analytics Data: Anonymized website analytics data is retained according to Ahrefs' data retention policies
• Legal Requirements: We may retain certain information longer if required by law

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

All Users

• Unsubscribe: You can unsubscribe from our newsletter at any time using the unsubscribe link in emails
• Contact Us: You can contact us with questions about your data

EU Residents (GDPR Rights)

• Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate data
• Erasure: Request deletion of your data
• Portability: Request your data in a portable format
• Objection: Object to processing based on legitimate interest
• Restrict Processing: Request limitation of processing

California Residents (CCPA Rights)

• Know: Request information about data collection and use
• Delete: Request deletion of personal information
• Opt-Out: Opt out of the sale of personal information (Note: we do not sell personal information)
• Non-Discrimination: You will not be discriminated against for exercising these rights

Other US State Residents

If you reside in Virginia, Colorado, Connecticut, or other states with comprehensive privacy laws, you may have similar rights to those listed above.

Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no internet transmission is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

International Data Transfers

Your information may be processed in countries other than your own. When we transfer data internationally, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information.

Children's Privacy

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

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of the Service after changes constitute acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or want to exercise your rights, please contact us:

Email: teresatrencher.writes@gmail.com

Note for EU residents: You also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.