Beginning May 24, 2018, all websites are required to disclose a statement regarding the site’s privacy policy. They all say basically the same thing… we may collect some data in order to provide a better user experience. We do not believe in spam or selling your data so you should never worry about that. It won’t happen here! And you can always opt out of our email subscription at any time, no questions asked. Having said that, regulations require a more detailed description, so here it is! Enjoy… 😉
The FreedomStrategy.com Privacy Policy
We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting it. The purpose of this Privacy Policy is to inform you what information we may collect and how it may be used specifically for TheSpicyApron.com (Website). If at any time you are concerned about your privacy on the Website, please exit the site.
What information do we collect and how it is used?
Information You Voluntarily Submit to the Website: We may collect and retain personal information provided by you such as your name or email address when you voluntarily leaving a comment, subscribe to a newsletter, submit a contact form, or take other voluntary actions on the Website. Through this voluntary submission of personal information, you agree to let us retain this information.
Information We Collect from Others: We may receive information about you from
other sources or sites. For example, if you use a third-party software through the site, they may transfer information to us.
Automatically-Collected Information: We automatically collect certain information about you and the device with which you access the Website. For example, when you use the Website, we will log your IP address, operating system type, browser type, referring website, pages you viewed, and the dates/times when you accessed the Website. We may also collect information about actions you take when using the Website, such as links clicked.
We may use the information collected in the following ways:
• To operate and maintain the Website in order to provide our visitors with a positive site experience.
• To send you promotional information, such as newsletters, but only if you sign up voluntarily for the newsletters
• To respond to your comments or inquiries
• To provide you with user support.
• To track and measure advertising on the Website
• To protect, investigate, and deter against unauthorized or illegal activity.
Third-Party use of Personal Information:
The Website uses third-party service provider services for various aspects of the Website. Each third-party service
provider’s use of your personal information is dictated by their respective privacy policies. The Website currently uses the following third-party service providers:
– Google Analytics – this service tracks Website usage, site performance data, and
provides information such as referring websites and user actions on the Website.
– MailChimp – this service is used for subscriber email management and marketing.
– WPOpt – Hosting Service provider who provides computer, storage, and
network services.
Except when required by law, we will not sell, knowingly distribute, or reveal your email addresses or other personal information; however, we may disclose or transfer personal information collected through the Website to third parties who acquire all or a portion of our business, which may be the result of a merger, consolidation, or purchase of all or a portion of our assets, or in connection with any bankruptcy or reorganization proceeding brought by or against us.
Cookies: The Website uses cookies to store visitors’ preferences, record user-specific information on what pages users access or visit, ensure that visitors are not repeatedly sent the same banner ads, customize Website content based on visitors’ browser type or other information that the visitor sends. Cookies may also be used by third-party services, such as Google Analytics, as described herein. You as the User may, at any time, manage how cookies can be used on your
browser. However, not all functions of our Website may be entirely usable depending on how cookie settings are set.
Advertising: We may use third-party advertising companies to serve content and advertisements when you visit the Website, which may use cookies.
Tracking Pixels: From time to time, the Website may engage in remarketing efforts with third-party companies, such as Google, Facebook, or Instagram, in order to market the Website. These companies use cookies to serve ads based on
someone’s past visits to the Website.
Sponsored Content: This Website may engage in sponsored campaigns with various influencer networks, brands, and agencies. All sponsored content is duly disclosed in accordance with the FTC’s requirements. From time to time, these sponsored campaigns utilize tracking pixels (aka web beacons), which may contain cookies to collect data regarding usage and audience. This information is collected by the sponsoring company to track the results of the campaign.
Affiliate Program Participation:
The Website may engage in affiliate marketing, which is done by embedding tracking links into the Website. If you click on a link for an affiliate partnership, a cookie will be placed on your browser to track any sales for purposes of commissions.
Newsletters and other ccommunications: You may voluntarily subscribe to our newsletter or other direct communication
capabilities which are used for communication and advertising purposes. These capabilities may contain tracking pixels. Because of these tracking pixels, we may see if and when you open an email and which links within the email you click. Also, this allows the Website to adapt the content of future newsletters to the interests of the user.
RIGHTS RELATED TO YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION
Opt-out – You may opt-out of future email communications by following the unsubscribe links in our emails.
Access or Delete – You may request information from us regarding what specific personal information we currently have of you, or that we delete your personal information by submitting a request to heather@thefreedomstrategy.com. Please note that we may need to retain certain information when required by law.
SENSITIVE PERSONAL INFORMATION
At no time should you submit sensitive personal information to the Website. This includes your social security number, information regarding race or ethnic origin, political opinions, religious beliefs, health information, criminal background, or trade union memberships. If you elect to submit such information to us, it will be subject to this Privacy Policy.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Please contact us at heather@thefreedomstrategy.com for questions related to this
Privacy Policy.
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Heather Schlueter, J.D.