Who I am
My website address is: https://melissapoole.com.
Newsletter & Blog
If you voluntarily sign up for Melissa Poole’s Write Now newsletter or blog, this site will record your email address and name. You can refuse to supply personal information, but that will exclude you from certain related activities such as receiving newsletters, blogs, and free offers. When subscribers click on a link in one of my emails or fill out a form, the site may record this information (see below how this information is used). Subscribers may unsubscribe at any time. You may ask for all your data to be deleted at any time.
Giveaways and Contests
If you enter a giveaway, your email address is collected. If you win a physical prize, you will be asked to give your name and physical address.
Non-personal Information
This website may collect non-personal information about visitors when they interact with the site. This information may include the browser name, means of connection to the site, and other non-identifying information.
Cookies
This website may use “cookies” to enhance visitor experience. Typically, cookies may be placed on visitors’ hard drives for record-keeping purposes and sometimes to track information about them. Visitors may choose to set their web browser to refuse cookies or to send an alert when cookies are being sent. If they do so, note that some parts of the site may not function properly
How Is the Information Used?
Newsletter and blog subscribers’ names and emails will only be used for receiving the newsletters, the blog, or communication from Melissa Poole. Giveaway entrants will be sent emails only about the giveaway unless they also signed up for the newsletter or blog. Information on which email links are clicked on the most will help Melissa Poole choose links that interest readers in future emails.
Melissa Poole may use affiliate codes in some emails or on the site.
Affiliate Links
Some of the posts on melissapoole.com contain affiliate links. If you click on a link and make a purchase, I may receive a small commission. Clicking on an affiliate link does not cost you anything extra. Mentions of affiliate products or businesses within the context of the blog may or may not be noted in every reference. I only recommend products and businesses that I use myself and feel would be valuable to my readers.
I am a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for me to earn commissions by linking to Amazon.com and affiliate sites.
Photos
Most photos used on melissapoole.com are free images found via sites like Pexels, Pixabay, etc., or stock photo from sites like Shutterstock, Adobe Stock, etc. I will occasionally use my personal photos, as well.
Sharing of Personal Information
Subscriber information is never shared with a third party. The only exception is that email addresses may occasionally be used to create lookalike audiences for online marketing. This in no way distributes the emails or signs subscribers up to any other services.
Third-party links
Sometimes Melissa Poole will include third-party links through email or on the website. These sites have their own policies and you should read those before subscribing or purchasing from them.
Use of the Website by Minors
The Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act requires that I not knowingly collect or share personal information from children under the age of 13 without the consent of a parent or guardian. If you are aware that a child under the age of 13 has provided personal information without such consent, please contact me, here so that I can delete all information.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
Melissa Poole may update this privacy policy at any time. A notice about such changes will be posted on the blog or emailed via the newsletter. You acknowledge and agree that it is your responsibility to review this Privacy Policy periodically and become aware of modifications.
Your Acceptance of These Terms
By visiting and using melissapoole.com, you signify your acceptance of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, you can not use the site. Continued use of the site means you accept the policy and any periodic changes.
Questions?
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or anything else on melissapoole.com, please reach out via my contact link, here.