Privacy Policy

All content on this website and blog is for personal use only. I do not provide professional advice unless it is through contracted work. Any information or recommendations are strictly what has worked for me. I can not guarantee they will work for you. Please understand that you assume all risk involved in using any of this information.

COPYRIGHT AND CONTENT SHARING

All content on this website is a product of Lecy Beth Writing, unless otherwise noted, and is protected by copyright law. Reproduction of any material is strictly prohibited without the express written permission of the owner.

FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE

Occasionally, this website might mention a complimentary product or service provided by a brand or company. Affiliate links might also be incorporated, by which a small commission or portion of a sale is earned if that link is used. This is at no cost to the reader. Any affiliate links or reference to products or services that have been provided gratis will always be noted. I will never push a brand or product that I don’t 100% believe in, regardless of compensation.

This disclosure is made in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR: Part 255 "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.

YOUR PRIVACY

Your privacy is very important to me. This website will never share or sell your personal information to third-party companies, nor does it store any information about your visit other than to analyze and optimize your content and reading experience through the use of cookies. Cookies are "crumbs" of data that store information when you visit websites. Specifically, this is information like what language you want search results displayed in, or which links you may have visited the last time you were here on the website.

This website uses cookies to record traffic data. The information gathered is your Internet Protocol (IP) address, Internet Service Provider (ISP), browser type, referring/exit pages, and the number of clicks you make while on the website. This information is used to administer the site. None of the information collected is attached to any of your personal information such as your name, address, phone number, email address, social security number, or bank/credit account information.

It is stored solely in the Google Analytics software that is used to administer the site and I am the only user with access to this password-protected and restricted account. This website does have an SSL Certificate on file, ensuring a secure, encrypted connection between your internet browser and this site.

Third-party advertisers also use cookies to deliver ads that are more relevant to you. You can always decide which cookies to accept, or whether to accept cookies at all by visiting your browser's privacy settings.

This website will only ask for your personal information such as your email address or postal address when it pertains to very specific circumstances.

You provide your email address and first name if you subscribe to a newsletter. You can always opt out of receiving future mailings by clicking the "unsubscribe" option at the bottom of any email, or you can send your request directly to me and I will personally make sure your contact details are removed from my database.

If you are selected as the winning entry in a giveaway or contest that is hosted on this website, your name and mailing address may be required in order to ship the prize to you. Once I have confirmed delivery of this prize, I will permanently delete your personal information from my files.

This website will never request your sensitive personal data such as your race, ethnic origin, age, health status or disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and religious or political beliefs, nor will it share or sell your private information to any third-party company. If you have any questions regarding this privacy policy, please feel free to contact me.

Please note: If you should comment on a blog post on this website, your name will be visible to any and all blog readers. If you prefer to keep your name private, please register as a "guest" in the comment form or create an anonymous name.

MINORS

This website is open to readers of all ages, however, I strongly urge that parents or guardians of minors monitor their internet use carefully. This website does not display any content that is inappropriate for younger readers, but it does incorporate links to other websites as well as internet shopping sites. I also request that minors have parental permission before commenting on a blog post or participating in a contest or giveaway.

NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT

This website does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnic origin, age, health status or disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and religious or political beliefs. Readers on all walks of life are welcomed and encouraged to join the conversation.

KEEP IT FRIENDLY

I love when you take the time to engage with something you’ve read here, and although I do read and consider all feedback, I will not tolerate personal attacks directed toward myself or another reader, offensive language, or spam of any kind. Messages or comments that contain any of these will be immediately removed and will result in that reader being banned. One of my goals is to start a conversation with you, and I realize that we all have different views and opinions when it comes to hot-button issues. I welcome comments containing views or opinions that differ from my own, as long as it is done in a kind and constructive manner. Please help me keep this a positive place by building others up, not tearing them down.

My "keep it friendly" policy will carry over to all of my social media platforms. Please be mindful of this when commenting on any of these sites.

CONSENT

By using this website or any of my social media platforms, you hereby consent to the privacy policy and agree to the terms of use.

*Updated to reflect the General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) 5/19