Last updated: 25.02.26

1. Who I am

This website is operated by Tiffany Hildre.

If you have questions about this privacy policy or how your data is handled, you can contact me at: tiffanyhildreauthor@gmail.com

2. What data I collect

I collect limited personal data in the following ways:

Newsletter sign-ups

If you subscribe to my newsletter, I collect:

  • Your email address

  • Any information you choose to provide

  • Technical data such as signup date and IP address (for consent records)

This data is used only to send newsletters, updates, and occasional information related to my writing.

You can unsubscribe at any time using the link in any email.

Website analytics

This website is hosted on Squarespace, which collects basic, anonymous analytics such as:

  • Page views

  • General geographic region

  • Device/browser type

This helps me understand how visitors use the site so I can improve it.

No personally identifiable tracking or advertising cookies are used.

3. Cookies

This website uses cookies to:

  • Ensure the site functions properly

  • Provide basic analytics via Squarespace

When you first visit the site, you will be asked to consent to non-essential cookies. You can withdraw or change your consent at any time via your browser settings.

4. Email marketing provider

Newsletter emails are sent via MailerLite, an email marketing platform that stores subscriber data securely.

MailerLite processes your data on my behalf and complies with GDPR requirements.

Your data is never sold or shared with third parties for advertising.

You can read MailerLite’s privacy policy here:

https://www.mailerlite.com/legal/privacy-policy

5. Legal basis for processing (GDPR)

Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the lawful bases I rely on are:

  • Consent - when you subscribe to my newsletter

  • Legitimate interests - for basic website analytics and site functionality

You may withdraw consent at any time.

6. How long data is kept

Newsletter subscriber data is kept until you unsubscribe or request deletion

Basic analytics data is retained according to Squarespace’s standard retention periods

7. Your rights

If you are in the EEA, UK, or similar jurisdictions, you have the right to:

  • Access the personal data held about you

  • Request correction or deletion

  • Withdraw consent at any time

  • Lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority

To request deletion or access, email: tiffanyhildreauthor@gmail.com

8. Third-party services used

This website uses the following processors:

  • Squarespace (website hosting & analytics)

  • MailerLite (newsletter delivery)

These providers may process data outside your country but comply with GDPR and relevant safeguards.

9. Changes to this policy

This policy may be updated occasionally. The latest version will always appear on this page.