It is my (Cate Lawley’s) policy to respect your privacy regarding any information I may collect from you or which you may provide to me, in the circumstances set out below. Accordingly, I have developed this privacy policy in order for you to understand how I collect, use, communicate, disclose, safeguard and otherwise make use of your personally identifiable information (“personal data”). The privacy policy has been compiled to better serve those who are concerned with how their ‘Personally Identifiable Information’ (PII) is being used online. PII, as described in US privacy law and information security, is information that can be used on its own or with other information to identify, contact, or locate a single person, or to identify an individual in context. Please read our privacy policy carefully to get a clear understanding of how we collect, use, protect or otherwise handle your Personally Identifiable Information in accordance with our website.
I will only collect and use your personal data where:
- I have lawful grounds to do so, including to comply with my legal obligations;
- I am performing a contract with you for my services; and
- I have legitimate interests in using your personal data and your interests and fundamental rights do not override those interests.
This policy is in effect May 25, 2018. I review this privacy policy on an ongoing basis and reserve the right to change it.
Personal Data I collect via my website catelawley.com (“website”) and/or newsletter subscription.
- Personal data that you provide to me.
- When you sign-up to receive free content such as your name and email address.
- When you purchase a book directly from me such as your name, email address, phone number, and payment method choice. Your payment details are held by the payment processor, not by me.
- When you complete blog submissions such as your name, email address, and text that you submit in the text box.
- Data that I collect automatically.
- Certain information is automatically collected such as the type of browser and operating system you use, the domain name of your internet service provider. This is not linked to your personal data.
- Cookies are also used on our site and you can adjust your settings to disable cookies.
Use of your Personal Data
- I only use your personal data when the law allows me to. Most commonly I use your personal data to:
- Process and manage your use of my website.
- Respond to your questions, comments, and requests.
- Where you have opted in to receive marketing from me, deliver communications that are relevant to your preferences.
- Improve my services and website through analysis of information
Sharing your Personal Data
I take your privacy very seriously and will not share your personal data with anyone, except as permitted by applicable law.
Keeping Your Personal Data Secure
I have implemented security policies and technical measure to safeguard the personal data I collect. I maintain physical, electronic, and procedural safeguards that comply with applicable law, including the GDPR, to safeguard personal data from accidental loss, destruction or damage and unauthorized access, use and disclosure.
Retention of Personal Data
I will use and store your personal data for as long as necessary, bearing in mind the uses of your personal data as described in this privacy policy and otherwise as communicated to you. We review the personal data we hold at regular intervals and delete permanently any personal data which is no longer necessary.
Children
The website is aimed at adults and I do not knowingly collect any personal data relating to children. If you are under the age of 18, please do not provide me with any of your personal data, including your email address.
Access and Control Over Your Personal Data
You have legal rights under applicable law in relation to your personal data. You can ask the following questions, or take the following actions, at any time by contacting me via email at cate@catelawley.com:
- See what personal data I have about you if any
- Change or correct any personal data
- Delete any personal data
- Express any concerns about third parties having your personal data
Change of Purpose
I will only use your personal data for the purposes for which I collected it unless I reasonably consider that I need to use it for another reason that is compatible with the original purpose.
Third-party disclosure
We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer to outside parties your Personally Identifiable Information.
Third-party links
Occasionally, at our discretion, we may include or offer third-party products or services on our website. These third-party sites have separate and independent privacy policies. We therefore have no responsibility or liability for the content and activities of these linked sites. Nonetheless, we seek to protect the integrity of our site and welcome any feedback about these sites.
Google’s advertising requirements can be summed up by Google’s Advertising Principles. They are put in place to provide a positive experience for users. https://support.google.com/adwordspolicy/answer/1316548?hl=en
We have not enabled Google AdSense on our site but we may do so in the future.
California Online Privacy Protection Act
CalOPPA is the first state law in the nation to require commercial websites and online services to post a privacy policy. The law’s reach stretches well beyond California to require any person or company in the United States (and conceivably the world) that operates websites collecting Personally Identifiable Information from California consumers to post a conspicuous privacy policy on its website stating exactly the information being collected and those individuals or companies with whom it is being shared. – See more at: http://consumercal.org/california-online-privacy-protection-act-caloppa/#sthash.0FdRbT51.dpuf
Fair Information Practices
The Fair Information Practices Principles form the backbone of privacy law in the United States and the concepts they include have played a significant role in the development of data protection laws around the globe. Understanding the Fair Information Practice Principles and how they should be implemented is critical to comply with the various privacy laws that protect personal information.
In order to be in line with Fair Information Practices we will take the following responsive action, should a data breach occur:
We will notify you via email
• Within 7 business days
We also agree to the Individual Redress Principle which requires that individuals have the right to legally pursue enforceable rights against data collectors and processors who fail to adhere to the law. This principle requires not only that individuals have enforceable rights against data users, but also that individuals have recourse to courts or government agencies to investigate and/or prosecute non-compliance by data processors.
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