Privacy policy.

This Privacy Policy explains how Victoria Jurgens, Squarespace, and YourWriterPlatform.com collect, use, and protect your personal information. By accessing this website, you agree to the practices outlined below.

Contact Information:

Victoria Jurgens

Email: vmjwriterteam@gmail.com

Website Design: YourWriterPlatform.com

1. What is Personal Information?

Personal information includes any information that identifies you, such as your name, email address, or physical address.

2. How is Personal Information Processed?

Processing includes collecting, storing, using, sharing, or deleting your personal information.

3. Why Do We Need a Privacy Policy?

This Privacy Policy ensures compliance with Canadian privacy laws, including PIPEDA, and informs you about how your data is handled.

4. What Personal Information Do We Collect?

We may collect the following information:

  • Newsletter or Blog Sign-Up: Your email address is recorded when you subscribe.

  • Giveaways or Contests: Your email address is collected when you enter. If you win, we may request your name and physical address for prize delivery.

  • Website Interactions: When you click links in emails or fill out forms, this may be recorded.

  • Cookies: This website uses cookies to enhance user experience. Cookies may track visitor activity for analytics and functionality purposes. You can disable cookies through your browser settings, but some features may not function properly.

5. Why Do We Process Your Information?

We process your personal information to:

  • Communicate with you, including sending newsletters, blog updates, or giveaway notifications.

  • Improve our content by analyzing which links or topics interest readers most.

  • Deliver prizes for giveaways.

  • Use affiliate codes on the website or in emails.

6. What is the Legal Basis for Processing Your Data?

We process your personal information with your consent. Consent is obtained when you:

  • Subscribe to the newsletter or blog.

  • Enter a giveaway or contest.

Note: Subscribers and giveaway entrants must be 18 years or older or have parental/guardian consent.

7. How is Your Personal Information Shared?

Your information is not shared with third parties, except as necessary to operate this website. Data is securely stored by Squarespace, and only Victoria Jurgens has access to it.

8. How Long is Your Information Kept?

We retain your information as long as you remain subscribed or as required by law. In the unlikely event of a data breach, affected individuals will be notified within seven days.

9. Your Rights Regarding Personal Information

You have the right to:

  • Request a copy of your personal information.

  • Correct or delete your information.

  • Withdraw your consent for data processing at any time.

  • Restrict data processing if you believe the information is inaccurate or the processing is unlawful.

  • Lodge a complaint with the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada (OPC).

10. Updates to This Privacy Policy

We may update this policy periodically. Substantial changes will be communicated to subscribers via email.

Questions?

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact me at vmjwriterteam@gmail.com.