This privacy policy has been compiled to better serve those who are concerned with how their "Personally Identifiable Information" (PII) is being used on this site. 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.
 

What personal information do you collect from the people that visit our blog, website or app?

When contacting me on my site, as appropriate, you may be asked to enter your name, email address or other details to help me with your experience.

When do you collect information?

I collect information from you when you subscribe to my newsletter, fill out a form or enter information on this site.

How do you use my information?

I may use the information I collect from you when you sign up for my newsletter, surf the website, or use certain other site features in the following ways:

• To send periodic emails regarding the content on my site or other products and services.
• To follow up with you after correspondence (email, phone or other inquiries).

How do you protect my information?

I only provide articles and information. I never ask for credit card numbers on this site. I use regular malware scanning. Your personal information is contained behind secured networks and is only accessible by a limited number of persons who have special access rights to such systems, and are required to keep the information confidential. In addition, all sensitive information you supply is encrypted via Secure Socket Layer (SSL) technology.
To maintain the safety of your personal information, I implement a variety of security measures when you enter, submit, or access information on this site.

Do you use "cookies"?

Yes. 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.

I use cookies to:

• Understand and save user’s preferences for future visits.
• Compile aggregate data about site traffic and site interactions in order to offer better site experiences and tools in the future. I may also use trusted third-party services that track this information on my behalf.

You can choose to have your computer warn you each time a cookie is being sent, or you can choose to turn off all cookies. You do this through your browser settings. Since every browser is a little different, look at your browser’s help menu to learn the correct way to modify your cookie settings.

If you turn cookies off, some of the features that make this site experience more efficient may not function properly.

Third-party disclosure

I do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your Personally Identifiable Information to outside parties.

Third-party links

Occasionally, at my discretion, I may include or offer third-party products or services on this site. These third-party sites have separate and independent privacy policies. I therefore have no responsibility or liability for the content and activities of these linked sites. Nonetheless, I seek to protect the integrity of my site and welcome any feedback about these sites.

California Online Privacy Protection Act

CalOPPA is the first state law in the nation to require commercial websites and online services to post a privacy 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 privacy policy on its website stating exactly the information being collected and those individuals or companies with whom it is being shared. Learn more.

According to CalOPPA, I agree to the following:

• Users can visit this site anonymously.
• Once this privacy policy is created, I will add a link to it on my home page or as a minimum, on the first significant page after entering my website.
• My privacy policy link includes the word "Privacy" and can easily be found on the page specified above.
• You will be notified of any Privacy Policy changes on my privacy policy page.
• You can change your personal information by emailing me.

How does this site handle Do Not Track signals?

This site does currently not honor Do Not Track signals.

Does your site allow third-party behavioral tracking?

I do not allow third-party behavioral tracking.

COPPA (Children Online Privacy Protection Act)

When it comes to the collection of personal information from children under the age of 13 years old, the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) puts parents in control. The Federal Trade Commission, United States' consumer protection agency, enforces the COPPA Rule, which spells out what operators of websites and online services must do to protect children's privacy and safety online.

I do not specifically market to children under the age of 13 years old.

Fair Information Practices

The Fair Information Practices Principles form the backbone of privacy law in the United States and the concepts they include have played a significant role in the development of data protection laws around the globe. Understanding the Fair Information Practice Principles and how they should be implemented is critical to comply with the various privacy laws that protect personal information.

In order to be in line with Fair Information Practices Iwill take the following responsive action, should a data breach occur: I will notify you via email within one business day.

I also agree to the Individual Redress Principle which requires that individuals have the right to legally pursue enforceable rights against data collectors and processors who fail to adhere to the law. This principle requires not only that individuals have enforceable rights against data users, but also that individuals have recourse to courts or government agencies to investigate and/or prosecute non-compliance by data processors.

I have questions, how can I contact you?

You can find all contact information below as well as on my contact page.