Writing Craft Blog Privacy Policy Explained Clearly

This privacy policy governs our use of all data we collect through your use of our website.

By using our website for the first time, you acknowledge that you have read and accepted our privacy statements withint this policy. If you do not agree with or accept the terms of our privacy policy, please refrain from using our website.

Please take the time to read this privacy policy thoroughly to ensure you fully understand its details. We commit to collecting and utilizing information in ways that align with your rights and our legal responsibilities while using our website. Specifically, we process data:

When you give specific and express consent for us to do so

When necessary for the performance of a contract, where you are a party to that contract (for example, if you buy something we will need to collect payment and delivery information in order to deliver that product to you)

When necessary for compliance with a legal obligation

When necessary, our data protection is in place to protect the vital interest of the data subject (you) or of another natural person

When necessary for the purpose of the legitimate interests pursued by us, except where such interest is overridden by your interest or fundamental rights and freedoms

Who we are

Sharon Payne, an author based in England, U.K., owns this website. Visit us at https://writingcraftblog.org.

What information do we collect?

Your privacy matters to you, and we respect your concern about how your information is collected, used, and shared online.

When visitors voluntarily leave comments, subscribe to the newsletter, or submitting a contact form on the site, we collect personal data shown at the time of submission and also the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help spam detection.

We also collect some data automatically from you and the device you use to visit this website. This includes your IP address, operating system, browser type, referring website, pages you visit, and the times you access the site. We may also track actions you take on the website, such as the links you click.

If you request a password reset, your IP address will be included in the reset email for security purposes.

Our website only collects and uses information in ways that are consistent with your rights, and so we can fully comply with our obligations under current GDPR legislation.

Cookies

If you leave a comment on our site you may opt-in to saving your name, email address and website in cookies. This makes it easier for you, so you don’t have to enter your details again when posting another comment. These cookies will remain on your device for one year.

If you visit our login page, we will set a temporary cookie to determine if your browser accepts cookies. This cookie does not have any of your personal data, and is discarded when you close your browser.

When you log in, we set cookies to save your login info and screen settings. Login cookies last two days, and screen settings cookies last one year. If you choose “Remember Me,” your login stays for two weeks. Logging out will delete the login cookies.

You can disable cookies in your browser to prevent their use. However, please note that some website features and services may not work correctly if cookies are turned off. For instructions on how to disable cookies, visit aboutcookies.org.

Third party use of personal information

Except where required by law, we will never sell, share, or disclose your email address or personal information without your consent. We may only share your information with third parties when you have given us explicit permission to do so.

Additionally, the website may use third-party service providers, such as:

Google Analytics – this service tracks website usage and provides anonymised statistical information such as referring website and user actions on the website. Google Analytics may capture your I.P. address only. Here is a link to Google’s privacy policy.

Kit – this service is used for the delivery of downloads, newsletters, and other emails (such as updates, giveaways and offers). We store your name and email address for purposes of delivering such communications. Here is a link to Kit’s privacy policy.

Embedded content from other websites

Articles on this site may contain embedded content such as videos, images, or articles. This embedded content functions exactly as it would if you were visiting the original website directly.

These websites may collect your information, use cookies, include third-party tracking, and watch how you interact with content, even tracking your actions if you are logged into an account on the site.

Links to other websites

The Writing Craft Blog offers links to external websites for your convenience. Please note that once you leave our site through these links, we have no control over the content or practices of those websites.

We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any external sites you visit, as we cannot be responsible for how your information is handled there. These third-party sites are not governed by our privacy policy.

Sensitive personal information

Never submit sensitive personal information on the website. This includes details related to your race or ethnicity, political views, religious beliefs, health data, criminal history, or union memberships. If you choose to provide any of this information, it will be governed by our privacy policy.

Children’s information

We do not intentionally gather any personally identifiable information from children under 18 on this website. If a parent or guardian suspects that we have collected such information from a child in our database, please reach out to us via email. We will make every effort to promptly remove any suspected information from our records.

Rights of California residents

If you live in California, you have rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). This law allows you to inquire whether we sell or share your personal information with third parties. Rest assured, we do not sell your personal information to any third parties for their marketing purposes, and we have never done so in the past. Additionally, you have the right to opt out of any such sales.

How long we retain your data

If you leave a comment, we keep the comment and its details forever. This helps us quickly recognize and approve any follow-up comments without delay.

When users register on our website, we securely store the personal information they provide in their user profile. Users have full control over their data and can view, edit, or delete it at any time, except for their username, which is permenant. Website administrators also have authorised access to view and manage this information.

Google Analytics retains information collected for 26 months.

Information submitted through forms, such as email forms or contact forms, are retained until such a time as the data subject chooses to unsubscribe or invokes their right under GDPR to be forgotten.

Please be aware that the UK General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Data Protection Act (DPA) 2018 are undergoing amendments following royal assent granted on June 19, 2025. These updates will be implemented gradually by June 2026. As a result, this privacy policy will be updated to align with these changes and ensure full compliance with UK law, including any modifications that could impact this website.

What rights you have over your data

If you have an account or submitted comments, you can request a file with your personal data that we hold, including the information you provided. You can also ask us to delete any personal data we have about you. However, this does not apply to data we need to keep for administrative, legal, or security reasons.

Access – you may access the personal information we have about you by submitting an email request.

Amend – you may contact us via email to update or amend your personal information.

Forget – in certain situations, you may request that we erase or forget your personal data. To do so, please subit an email request.

Opt-out – You can opt out of future email communications at any time by clicking the unsubscribe links included in our emails. Alternatively, you may contact us directly via email to request removal from our mailing list.

Publicy visible information

When you leave a comment on this website, your name, web address (if provided) and comment will be publicly visible. Your email address and IP address will be collected but kept confidential and never shared publicly. Comments may be stored indefinitely. Visitor comments may be reviewed using an automated spam detection service.

Information and accuracy

The content provided on this website is intended solely for informational purposes. The website owner does not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of any information available on this site or through any links provided herein. The owner cannot be held responsible for any errors or omissions in the information presented, nor for its continued availability. The owner will not be liable for any losses, injuries, or damages that may arise from the display or use of this information. We do not assume responsibility for the republishing of any content from this website or any associated media without our express permission. All views expressed are solely those of the author.

Advertising

Display Adverts – We may use third-party advertising companies to serve content and advertisements when you visit the website, which may use cookies.

Retargeting Adverts – from time to time, the website may engage in remarketing efforts with third-party companies, such as Google, Facebook, Instagram, or Pinterest. These companies use cookies to serve adverts on someone’s past visit to the website.

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.

Writing Craft Blog does not currently engage in affiliate marketing, but may do so in the future.

You can sign up for our newsletter on our website, which may be utilized for promotional purposes. Please be aware that all newsletters that we send may include tracking pixels. These pixels are integrated into the emails and help us assess the effectiveness of our online marketing efforts. As a result of these tracking pixels, we can determine if and when you open an email and which links you click on within it. This information also helps us tailor the content of future newsletters to better match your interests. Rest assured, we do not share this data with any third parties.

Updates

This privacy policy may be updated periodically without prior notice, with the most recent revision made on July 21, 2025. Changes might occur as we find necessary or as mandated by law. Any modifications will be published on our website, and by using the site after these updates, you agree to the revised policy. We recommend that you review this page regularly to stay informed.

Contact

At any time, please contact us via email for questions relating to this privacy policy. Thank you.

Last updated: 21st July 2025

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