Privacy Policy

Girl You Write, LLC Private Policy

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully before using this website. 

(Last Update: August 2019)

By using http://www.girlyouwrite.com, you are consenting to this Privacy Policy. 

Girl You Write is committed to protecting your privacy online. This Private Policy describes the personal information we collect through this website and how we collect that information. We will not use or share your information with anyone except as described in this Private Policy.  

Acceptance of Terms

Through the use of this website, you are hereby accepting the terms and conditions stipulated within the aforementioned Private Policy Agreement. If you are not in agreement with our terms and conditions, then you should refrain from further use of our site. In addition, your continued use of our website following the posting of any updates or changes to our terms and conditions shall mean that you are in agreement and acceptance of such changes. By using this website or its content, you consent to this Private Policy, whether or not you have read it. 

Information We May Collect

To provide you with a positive experience while utilizing our website, we collect personal information that’s necessary to provide services to you. We may collect personal identification information from users in a variety of ways, including, but not limited to the following:

1. A name and an email address to deliver our e-newsletter to you. This information is needed to receive our newsletter. By filling out our contact forms, you are consenting to this by providing us with the required information (name and an email address). 

2. Billing information including a name, address and credit card information is required to process payment for products and services that are rendered to you under our contractual obligation. In addition, we may contact you regarding a product or service. You are consenting to this by providing us with the required information (name, email, and address). 

3. A name and an email address is needed for any questions that are submitted through our contact forms. To provide you with optimal service, (based on your correspondence) through the contact form we will contact you if needed.

4. A name and an email address for marketing emails with your consent. By subscribing with us, you are consenting to receive marketing emails, occasional company news, updates, and product and service information. 

Please note: The personal information you provided above (Personal Data) means you are voluntarily providing us with this information and giving us consent to use, collect and process this Personal Data. At anytime, you may opt-out or request us to delete your Personal Data by contacting us at kimberley@girlyouwrite.com. 

Data Collection and Use Information

Like most website operators, we gather from users of the Site information of the sort that web browsers, depending on their settings, may make available or that our servers automatically recognize when you access the Site or the Services. That information includes your Internet Protocol (IP) address, operating system and browser type, and the locations of the websites you view right before arriving at, while navigating and immediately after leaving the Site. Such information is not personally identifiable, but it still may be possible for us to determine from an IP address your internet service provider and the geographic location of your point of connectivity, as well as other statistical usage data. We analyze such information to help us better understand how the Site is being used. By identifying patterns and trends in usage, we are able to better design the Site to improve your experiences, both in terms of content and ease of use. From time to time, we may also release this information in the aggregate, such as by publishing a report on trends in the usage of the Site. 

Cookies 

Cookies are small files that a site or its service provider transfers to your computer’s hard drive through your web browser (if you allow) that enables the site’s or service provider’s systems to recognize your browser and capture and remember certain information. We use the standard “cookies” feature of major web browsers. We do not attempt to link information gathered using cookies to your Personal Information. Most browsers are set to accept cookies by default. You can remove or reject cookies, but be aware that such action could affect the availability and functionality of the Site or the Services. 

What We Do With Information We Collect

Payment Transactions

For transactions we will use the Personal Data you released to us to process your payment for goods and services. We use third party payment processors who secures data and complies with GDPR. 

Third Party Sharing 

We may share your information with trusted and secure third parties such as our e-newsletter provider in order to contact you via email, merchant accounts to process transactions, and or social media platforms for advertisements.

Social Media Promotion/Advertisements

We may use the data you provide us such as testimonials, customer satisfaction or recommendations for social media advertisements through for any social media platform. 

Security and Confidentiality

We will take every precaution to prevent any loss, misuse, unauthorized access, disclosure or modification of the user’s personal information under our control. While we are committed to keeping your information secure and private, we have the following exceptions to our Privacy Policy: We will release specific information about you to comply with any valid legal inquiry or process such as a search warrant, subpoena, statute or court order by law. We will also release specific information in special cases, such as if there is an attempted breach of the security of the Site. Please note that if you give out personal information online through a discussion board or posting, that information can be collected and used by third parties. Although we strive to protect our users’ privacy, we cannot guarantee the security of information you post in these forums.You disclose such information at your own risk. 

Third Party Websites

We may link to other websites our website. We do not control the content or links that appear on these sites and are not responsible for the practices employed by websites linked to or from our Site. In addition, these sites or services, including their content and links, may be constantly changing. These sites and services may have their own privacy policies and customer service policies Browsing and interaction on any other website, including websites which have a link to our Site, is subject to that website’s own terms and policies. 

Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act 

The Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act protects the online privacy of children under 13 years of age. This Site and Services are not directed to children, and we do not knowingly collect or maintain Personal Information from anyone under the age of 13.

California Online Privacy Protection Act

CalOPPA is the first state law in the nation to require commercial websites and online services to post a private policy. The law’s reach stretches well beyond California to require any person or company in the United States (and conceivably the world) that operates websites collecting Personally Identifiable Information from California consumers to post a conspicuous private policy on its website stating exactly the information being collected and those individuals or companies with whom it is being shared, and to comply with this policy. See more information at: http://consumercal.org/california-online-privacy-protection-act-caloppa/#sthash.0FdRbT51.dpuf

Changes to Private Policy Agreement

We reserve the right to update and/or change the terms of our private policy, and as such we will post those changes to our website, so that our users and/or visitors are always aware of the type of information we collect, how it will be used, and under what circumstances, if any, we may disclose such information. If at any point in time we decide to make sure of any personally identifiable information on file, in a manner vastly different from that which was stated when this information was initially collected, the user or users shall be promptly notified by email. Users at that time shall have the option as to whether or not to permit the use of their information in this separate manner. We encourage you to check this page periodically for any changes to stay informed about how we are helping to protect the personal information we collect. You acknowledge and agree that it is your responsibility to review changes and become aware of modifications.