Privacy Policy

Last Updated: November 26, 2025

At Charleen Writes (“the Site,” “the Blog,” “we,” “our,” or “us”), your privacy is important. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and how we protect it. By using this website, you agree to the terms below.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect information in the following ways:

a. Information You Voluntarily Provide

When you:

• Contact us through the contact form
• Subscribe to the blog or newsletter
• Leave comments
• Participate in surveys or giveaways

You may provide:

• Name
• Email address
• Message content
• Any other information you choose to include

b. Automatically Collected Information

When you visit the Site, certain information may be collected automatically, including:

• IP address
• Browser type
• Pages viewed
• Time spent on the Site
• Device information
• Referring website

This data helps us understand how visitors use the blog and improve the user experience.

c. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We may use:

• Cookies
• Google Analytics
• Third-party tracking tools

These technologies allow us to analyze site traffic, save user preferences, and personalize content.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Respond to your messages or inquiries
• Send newsletters, updates, or blog notifications
• Improve the website and reader experience
• Analyze traffic trends and website performance
• Prevent spam and maintain website security
• Manage giveaways or promotions (if applicable)
• We never sell your personal information to third parties.

3. Google Analytics & Third-Party Services

Our Site may use Google Analytics, Google Search Console, or similar tools to collect anonymized usage data. These services may use cookies to track:

• Page views
• Time spent
• Click activity
• Demographic or interest data (if enabled)

Google’s privacy practices can be found here: https://policies.google.com/privacy

4. Third-Party Links

This Site may contain links to:

• Other blogs
• External websites
• Affiliate links
• Social media platforms

We are not responsible for the privacy practices of external sites. Always review their policies before sharing personal information.

5. Affiliate Links & Sponsorships

From time to time, this blog may use:

• Affiliate links
• Sponsored posts
• Product recommendations

If you purchase through an affiliate link, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.

Affiliate partnerships will always be disclosed clearly within the post.

6. How We Protect Your Information

We use reasonable security measures such as:

• Secure servers
• HTTPS/SSL encryption
• Restricted access to personal information

However, no method of online transmission is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute protection.

7. Children’s Privacy (COPPA Compliance)

This Site is not intended for children under 13.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 13.

If you believe information has been collected from a child, please contact us immediately.

8. Your Rights & Choices

You may request to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you
• Correct or update your information
• Unsubscribe from emails or newsletters
• Request deletion of your data
• Simply send a message through our contact form or email us at:

📧 charleenwrites@gmail.com

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.

Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date.

Continued use of the Site means you accept any changes.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests about this Privacy Policy, you can contact us at:

📧 charleenwrites@gmail.com

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