Privacy Policy

PRIVACY POLICY
This privacy policy has been compiled to be in compliance with the GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) and to better serve everyone worldwide who is concerned with how their ‘Personally Identifiable Information’ (PII) is being used online. PII, as described in US privacy law and information security, is information that can be used on its own or with other information to identify, contact, or locate a single person, or to identify an individual in context.

Please read my privacy policy carefully to get a clear understanding of how I collect, use, protect or otherwise handle your Personally Identifiable Information in accordance with my website.

I review my privacy practices on an ongoing basis, and as such I may change this privacy policy from time to time. Please check this page frequently to ensure you are familiar with its current content. If you have any questions about this policy, please contact me via my contact details at the end of this policy.
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WHAT PERSONAL INFORMATION DO I COLLECT FROM THE PEOPLE WHO VISIT MY BLOG, WEBSITE, OR NEWSLETTER?
When commenting or registering on my website or blog, as appropriate, you may be asked to enter your name, email address, website address, or other details to help you with your experience. When signing up for my newsletter, you will only be asked for your name and email address.

WHEN DO I COLLECT INFORMATION?
I collect information from you when you subscribe to my newsletter, fill out a form, or enter information on my site, including when you leave a comment on my blog.

HOW DO I USE YOUR INFORMATION?
I may use the information I collect from you in the following ways:

  • To send periodic emails regarding events, products, and services.
  • To follow up with you after correspondence (i.e. blog comments or email inquiries)
  • To administer a contest, promotion, survey or other site feature.

HOW DO I PROTECT YOUR INFORMATION?

I will never sell or share your data. I will never spam you.

Electronic newsletter list data is stored securely via the third-party MailChimp and/or Mailerlite. This data is used to share my newsletters, new book releases, promotions, and special offers. At any time you can:

  • Update your newsletter preferences by using the “update preferences” option at the bottom of any newsletter.
  • Opt-out by using the “unsubscribe” option at the bottom of any newsletter.

Third-party analytics tools and services, including but not limited to Google Analytics, may collect information sent by your browser or mobile device, including the pages you visit and other information in order to improve your user experience.
CAN-SPAM ACT
The CAN-SPAM Act is a law that sets the rules for commercial email, establishes requirements for commercial messages, gives recipients the right to have emails stopped from being sent to them, and spells out tough penalties for violations.

I collect your email address only when voluntarily given in order to:

  • Send information, respond to inquiries, and/or other requests or questions
  • Market to my mailing list or continue to send emails to my readers.

TO BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH CAN-SPAM, I AGREE TO THE FOLLOWING:

  • Not use false or misleading subjects or email addresses.
  • Identify the message as an advertisement in some reasonable way.
  • Include a physical address for my business.
  • Monitor third-party email marketing services for compliance, if one is used.
  • Honor opt-out/unsubscribe requests quickly.
  • Allow users to unsubscribe by using the link at the bottom of each email.

If at any time you wish to opt-out of receiving my newsletters, you may email me or use the unsubscribe link at the bottom of any newsletter.

CONTACTING ME
If you have any questions regarding this privacy policy, please contact me using the information below.

Jacqui Nelson

Jacqui (at) JacquiNelson.com
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Attn: Jacqui Nelson
PO Box 35100 RPO HILLSIDE
Victoria, BC, V8T 5G2
Canada