Your Privacy
Effective Date: January 29, 2024
Last updated: October 1, 2025
1. Introduction
Welcome to the official website of Sarah Burt Howell. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information.
2. Information Collected
We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide through the subscribe/contact form, including your name, email address, and any comments or questions you submit.
Our site also collects non-personal information such as IP addresses, browser type, device information, and access times through analytics tools like Google Analytics.
3. How Your Information Is Used
We use your information to:
Respond to inquiries and comments submitted via the form
Send newsletters, announcements, and updates (only if you opt in)
Fulfill requests for free ebooks and other offers
Analyze site traffic and improve website performance
Maintain security and monitor for abuse
4. Third-Party Services
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our site. Google Analytics collects anonymized usage data and may place cookies on your browser. Google's use of this data is governed by their privacy policy, available at https://policies.google.com/privacy.
We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with any other third parties.
5. Email Marketing and Consent
When you submit the subscribe/contact form, you may opt in to receive email communications from us. You can unsubscribe at any time using the link in any email we send, or by contacting us directly.
6. Cookies & Tracking
We use standard cookies and Google Analytics to monitor site traffic and performance. You can control cookie use through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may limit some website functionality.
7. Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect the information we collect. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
8. Data Retention and Deletion
We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy. You may request deletion of your personal information at any time by contacting us through the subscribe/contact form. We will respond to deletion requests within 30 days.
9. Your Rights
You have the right to:
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Access the personal information we hold about you
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Request correction of inaccurate information
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Request deletion of your personal information
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Unsubscribe from our mailing list at any time
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Opt out of cookies through your browser settings
Users in certain jurisdictions (including the European Union and California) may have additional rights regarding their personal data under applicable privacy laws such as GDPR and CCPA.
10. Children's Privacy
This website is not intended for children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
11. Contact Information
For privacy-related questions or to exercise your rights, please contact us through the subscribe/contact form on this website.
12. Privacy Policy Updates
We may update this privacy policy as needed. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date.