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Privacy Policy

SECTION 1 - WHAT DO I DO WITH YOUR INFORMATION?

When you subscribe to my mailing list, leave a comment on my site or submit a contact form I collect the personal information you give us such as your name and email address.

When you browse my website, I also automatically receive your computer’s internet protocol (IP) address in order to provide me with information that helps me learn about your browser and operating system.

Email marketing: With your permission, I may send you emails about my website, new blog posts and other updates, including a fortnightly newsletter.

SECTION 2 - CONSENT

By using accessing my website, you accept the practices described in this privacy policy. By subscribing, leaving a comment or completing my contact form, this will include your name, and/or email address which I will use to send you blog content and newsletters via email.

When you provide me with personal information to subscribe to my mailing list, I imply that you consent to my collecting it and using it for that specific reason only.

If I ask for your personal information for a secondary reason, like marketing, I will either ask you directly for your expressed consent, or provide you with an opportunity to say no.

How do I withdraw my consent?

If after you opt-in, you change your mind, you may withdraw your consent for me to contact you, for the continued collection, use or disclosure of your information, at any time, by contacting me at contact@carrieannlightley.com

SECTION 3 – WIX

My website is hosted on Wix. Wix.com is a leading cloud based web development platform with millions of users worldwide. I use it to provide you with a professional and functional web presence.

For more insight, you may also want to read Wix’s Terms of Service (https://www.wix.com/about/terms-of-use) or Privacy Statement (https://www.wix.com/about/privacy).

SECTION 4 – THIRD PARTY LINKS

When you click on links on my website, they may direct you away from my site. I am not responsible for the privacy practices of other sites and encourage you to read their privacy statements.

SECTION 5 - SECURITY

To protect your personal information, I take reasonable precautions and follow industry best practices to make sure it is not inappropriately lost, misused, accessed, disclosed, altered or destroyed.

SECTION 6 – COOKIES

When you use my website, Wix may collect and store certain information from your browser using cookies. Wix’s privacy policy states:

“In order for some of these technologies to work properly, a small data file (“cookie”) must be downloaded and stored on your device. By default, we use several persistent cookies for purposes of session and user authentication, security, keeping the User’s preferences (e.g., regarding default language and settings), connection stability (e.g., for uploading media, using e-Commerce features, etc.), monitoring performance of our services and marketing campaigns, and generally providing and improving our Services.”

SECTION 7 - CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY

I reserve the right to modify this privacy policy at any time, so please review it frequently. Changes and clarifications will take effect immediately upon their posting on the website.

QUESTIONS AND CONTACT INFORMATION

If you would like to: access, correct, amend or delete any personal information I have about you, register a complaint, or simply want more information contact me at contact@carrieannlightley.com

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