Privacy Policy
Effective Date: October 10, 2024
At Writerly Owl Designs, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring your personal information is handled securely and responsibly. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your data when you visit our website, use our services, or interact with us in any way.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information when you use our services or browse our website:
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Personal Information: This includes data you voluntarily provide when you contact us or use our services, such as your name, email address, phone number, and payment details.
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Project Information: If you engage our design services (branding, book cover design, etc.), we may collect project-related details such as your author name, book genre, vision, and design preferences.
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Automatically Collected Information: When you visit our website, certain data is collected automatically, including IP addresses, browser type, referring/exit pages, and interaction with our website through cookies or other tracking technologies.
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Payment Information: For transactions, we collect payment information such as credit card numbers or PayPal details. However, this data is handled by secure third-party payment processors, and we do not store your financial information on our servers.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information collected for the following purposes:
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To provide and manage the design services you request (e.g., branding, book cover design, etc.).
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To communicate with you about your project, inquiries, or updates.
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To process transactions and send invoices or receipts.
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To improve our website’s functionality, services, and user experience.
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To send marketing communications, newsletters, or promotional materials, with your consent (you may opt-out at any time).
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To comply with legal obligations and resolve disputes if necessary.
3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our website. These may include:
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Essential Cookies: Necessary for the website to function properly, such as allowing you to navigate our site and use its features.
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Performance Cookies: Collect anonymous data on how visitors use our website to improve functionality and user experience.
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Marketing Cookies: Help us track and measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns.
You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings, but doing so may affect your ability to use some features of our website.
4. Sharing Your Information
We will never sell or rent your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your information in the following cases:
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Service Providers: We may share your data with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website, processing payments, or providing services (e.g., hosting providers, email service providers, payment processors).
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Legal Requirements: If required by law, regulation, or legal request, we may disclose your information to comply with applicable laws or to protect our rights or the safety of others.
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Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or part of our business, your information may be transferred as part of the transaction.
5. Data Security
We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure. These include secure socket layer (SSL) encryption, firewalls, and other measures to safeguard our systems.
While we strive to protect your data, no transmission of information over the Internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee the security of data transmitted to or from our website.
6. Your Rights
You have the right to:
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Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
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Rectification: Request corrections to any inaccurate or incomplete personal data.
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Deletion: Request the deletion of your personal information under certain circumstances.
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Data Portability: Request to receive the personal information you provided to us in a structured, machine-readable format.
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Withdraw Consent: Opt-out of marketing communications or withdraw consent where it was previously given.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at cam@writerlyowldesigns.com.
7. Data Retention
We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy or to comply with legal obligations. Once your information is no longer needed, we will securely dispose of it.
8. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. This Privacy Policy applies only to Writerly Owl Designs, and we are not responsible for the privacy practices of other sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.
9. Children’s Privacy
Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 18, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we discover that we have inadvertently collected data from a minor, we will delete it promptly.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Any updates will be posted on this page with the revised date at the top. We encourage you to review this policy regularly to stay informed.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact us at:
Writerly Owl Designs
Email: cam@writerlyowldesigns.com