Last Updated: 01/12/2026

Introduction

Welcome to Writing and Whatnot (writingandwhatnot.com). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit our website.

Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

Information You Provide:

Name and email address (when you contact us or subscribe to our newsletter)
Comments you post on our blog
Any other information you voluntarily provide

Information Automatically Collected:

IP address
Browser type and version
Device information
Pages visited and time spent on our site
Referring website
Geographic location (general area, not precise location)

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

Provide and maintain our website
Respond to your inquiries and comments
Send newsletters (if you've subscribed)
Analyze website usage and improve our content
Comply with legal obligations

Third-Party Services and Advertising

Google AdSense

We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on our website. Google AdSense uses cookies and similar technologies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our website or other websites on the internet.

Important Information About Google Ads:

Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our website or other websites
Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to you based on your visit to our site and/or other sites on the internet
You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings
You can also opt out of third-party vendors' use of cookies for personalized advertising by visiting aboutads.info

Analytics

We may use Google Analytics or similar services to understand how visitors use our website. These services use cookies to collect information about your interaction with our site.

Other Third-Party Services

We may use the following services that may collect information:

Email service providers (for newsletters)
Social media platforms (when you interact with our social media links)
Hosting services

Cookies

Our website uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience and enable certain features. Cookies are small text files stored on your device.

Types of Cookies We Use:

Essential Cookies: Necessary for the website to function properly
Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our site
Advertising Cookies: Used by Google AdSense to serve personalized ads

Managing Cookies: You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may affect your experience on our website. Most browsers allow you to:

See what cookies you have and delete them individually
Block third-party cookies
Block all cookies from specific sites
Block all cookies from being set
Delete all cookies when you close your browser

Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:

General Rights:

Access the personal information we hold about you
Request correction of inaccurate information
Request deletion of your information
Opt out of marketing communications
Object to processing of your personal information

California Residents (CCPA): California residents have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act, including the right to know what personal information is collected and the right to opt out of the sale of personal information.

European Union Residents (GDPR): If you are located in the EU, you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation, including the right to access, rectify, erase, restrict processing, and data portability.

Other US States: Residents of states with privacy laws (including Virginia, Colorado, Connecticut, Utah, Iowa, Delaware, New Jersey, Nebraska, and New Hampshire) may have additional privacy rights.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information below.

Children's Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.

Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no internet transmission is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Links to Other Websites

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us at:

Email: julie@writingandwhatnot.com
Website: writingandwhatnot.com

Consent

By using our website, you consent to this Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.