This privacy policy is subject to change without notice and was last updated on 1/3/2023.
Cookies
This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these cookies, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. I also use third-party cookies that help me analyze and understand how you use this website. As in, if you choose to give me your email address or name, I may use them for advertising purposes on Facebook. This information is hashed to better protect privacy. In addition, if you choose to purchase items from my store, WooCommerce cookies will be applied to enhance your shopping experience, such as keeping track of what items you’ve put in your cart.
Google Analytics
_ga and _gid cookies are used by Google Analytics with the purpose of determining if two hits belong to the same user or if they are unique. These cookies give the user a unique identifier that collects no personal information.
Social Media
__atuvc and __atuvs cookies are used for the social media plug ins used on this site. They show updated social media counts if the user shared a post and the website cache hasn’t yet been updated. They also allow the user to share posts from this website easily if they so desire.
Forms
_wpfuuid is a cookie created by the plugin used to create forms on this site. It save information filled out (which will often be multiple choice) in the forms. The cookie assigns a universally unique identifier to place all forms filled out by one user under that same user. No personal information will be stored because these forms will never ask for any personal information. They are completely anonymous.
MailerLite
mailerlite:webform:shown:743606 is a cookie used by Mailerlite to figure out if you’ve already seen my popup subscribe box. It stores no personal information.
Remember, you can always turn off and/or manage the use of cookies at any time by changing your specific browser settings.
Third Party Vendors
This website participates in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.
Links
This website contains links to other parties (mostly Amazon). They each have their own privacy policies.
Commenting on Posts
If you want to interact with a post, go ahead! A name and email address are not required. If you decide to fill those fields out, please understand that the name will show on this site. The email address will only be visible to me, the admin, which I will use only if I need to get into contact with you.
Newsletter
You have the option of giving me your email address if you would like to sign up for my newsletter. Your IP address might also be recorded when you open my newsletter to infer your country. This is just to get an idea of what kind of engagement I get from that country. This data is used so I can email you and have an idea of who my audience is. It may also be used in things like Facebook audiences, where the information you’ve provided me is matched up with a Facebook profile, and Facebook ads that show you my books; your information is hashed to better protect privacy. My newsletter is book focused. You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the unsubscribe option at the end of every newsletter.
I store your information on my MailerLite account, my newsletter service provider, and offline, on my password-protected home network, in case something should ever happen to MailerLite. I keep records up to five years. I won’t use your email again if you’ve unsubscribed during that time.
Sharing Personal Data
I take your privacy seriously. I only share your personal data when I’m legally required to, or as necessary with third parties who provide services that require such. Facebook is the prime example. If you’ve given me your name or email, I may use them in advertising beyond my newsletter, but as with Facebook, proper steps are taken to protect your privacy.
Store Policy
If you choose to purchase items from my store, I will need your name, billing address, email address, and payment method to fulfill your order and avoid fraud. This information will remain within my store for tax purposes and to assist you only. If you have any problems or difficulty receiving the item(s) you purchased, please email kestra@kestrapingree.com so that I can assist you. As my current items consist of eBooks and nothing else, understand that I will be unable to offer refunds because your item(s) will be sent to you minutes after your purchase via BookFunnel.
Contact Me
If you have any questions, feel free to contact me directly by emailing kestra@kestrapingree.com.