Privacy Policy
Last updated: 16/06/2025
What Information Does This Site Collect?
Newsletter
If you voluntarily sign up for Stephanie Buck's newsletter, this site will record your email address. 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 using the unsubscribe link provided in every email. You may also request that all your data be deleted at any time by contacting me directly.
Giveaways and Contests
If you enter a giveaway or contest, your email address is collected. If you win a physical prize, you will be asked to provide your name and physical address for shipping purposes.
Contact Forms and Inquiries
When you contact me through my website forms or email, I collect the information you provide, including your name, email address, and message content.
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, device type, IP address, pages visited, time spent on pages, and other non-identifying technical information.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
This website uses cookies and similar technologies, which are small files or pieces of text that download to a device when a visitor accesses a website or app. Cookies may be placed on visitors' devices for record-keeping purposes and to track site usage patterns. Visitors may choose to configure their web browser to refuse cookies or to alert when cookies are being sent. Analytics and performance cookies are used on this website only when you acknowledge the cookie banner to view site traffic, activity, and other data. Please note that some parts of the site may not function properly if cookies are disabled.
Website Hosting and Analytics (Squarespace)
This website is hosted by Squarespace. Squarespace collects personal data when you visit this website, including:
Information about your browser, network and device
Web pages you visited prior to coming to this website
Web pages you view while on this website
Your IP address
Squarespace needs this data to run this website, and to protect and improve its platform and services. Squarespace analyses the data in a de-personalized form.
This website also collects personal data to power site analytics, including:
Information about your browser, network, and device
Web pages you visited prior to coming to this website
Your IP address
Details about your use of this website, including clicks, internal links, pages visited, scrolling, searches, and timestamps
This information is shared with Squarespace, my website analytics provider, to learn about site traffic and activity.
How Is the Information Used?
Newsletter subscribers' information will only be used for sending newsletters or direct communication from Stephanie Buck
Contest and giveaway participants will receive emails only about the specific promotion, unless they have also subscribed to my newsletter
Contact form submissions are used solely to respond to your inquiries
Usage analytics help me improve our website functionality and user experience
Click tracking in emails helps me understand content preferences and improve future communications
Stephanie Buck may use affiliate marketing links in emails or on the website
Sharing of Personal Information
Your personal information is never sold or shared with third parties for their marketing purposes. Limited exceptions include:
Email addresses may occasionally be used to create "lookalike audiences" for targeted advertising on social media platforms. This process does not distribute your email address or subscribe you to any other services
I may share information if required by law or to protect our rights
Service providers who help me operate my website and email services (such as Squarespace, Mailchimp, etc.) may have access to your information solely for providing these services
Third-Party Links
My website and emails may contain links to third-party websites. These sites have their own privacy policies, and I encourage you to read them before providing any personal information or making purchases.
Security of Information
All personal information is stored securely using industry-standard practices. My email service providers and website hosting platforms maintain appropriate security measures. In the unlikely event of a data breach affecting your personal information, I will notify affected users within 72 hours of discovering the breach.
Data Retention
I will retain your personal information only as long as necessary to provide my services or as required by law. You may request deletion of your data at any time by contacting me.
Use of the Website by Minors
My services are intended for individuals who are 18 years of age or older. If you are under 18, you may only use my website with the consent and supervision of a parent or guardian.
Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:
The right to access your personal data
The right to correct inaccurate information
The right to delete your information
The right to opt-out of marketing communications
The right to data portability
To exercise these rights, please contact me using the information provided below.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
I may update this privacy policy from time to time to reflect changes in my practices or for legal compliance. When I make significant changes, I will notify subscribers via email and update the "Last updated" date at the top of this policy. Your continued use of my website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
Your Acceptance of These Terms
By visiting and using https://www.stephaniebuckauthor.com/, you signify your acceptance of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with this policy, please do not use this website. Continued use of the site following any changes indicates your acceptance of those changes.
Contact Me
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or my data practices, please contact me at:
Email: hello@stephaniebuckauthor.com
Website: https://www.stephaniebuckauthor.com/
Address: 61 Bridge Street, Kington, HR5 3AD