PRIVACY AND COOKIE POLICY

1. Introduction

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Welcome to gretchenwilder.com. Your privacy is important to me. This Privacy & Cookies Policy explains how information is collected, used, and protected when you use this website or purchase my books. By using this site, you consent to the practices described below.

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Privacy & Cookies Policy – gretchenwilder.com

Effective Date: 3/1/2026

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2. Information I Collect Directly

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The information I may personally collect from you includes:

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• Name

• Email address (from newsletter sign-ups, purchase forms, or other voluntary submissions)

• Shipping and billing addresses (needed to fulfill product orders)

• Order details (products purchased, order notes)

• Any other information you voluntarily submit through contact forms, reviews, or feedback

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I do not have access to your passwords or full payment details; these are handled securely by Wix.

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3. Information Collected and Stored by Wix

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Wix, the platform hosting this site, collects certain information to provide website functionality, manage accounts, and process transactions. This includes:

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• Payment information: Full credit/debit card details (securely stored; not accessible to me)

• Account credentials: Password for accounts (securely stored; not accessible to me)

• Technical and analytics data: IP address, browser type, device, operating system, pages visited, session information, and site usage patterns

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Analytics: Wix Analytics collects information about how visitors use the site, such as pages visited, time spent, and navigation patterns. I may access aggregated or anonymized analytics to improve website performance and user experience.

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4. How Your Information Is Used

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Information collected (by me or Wix) is used to:

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• Provide and improve website functionality and services

• Process purchases and manage accounts

• Fulfill product orders and manage shipping

• Communicate with you (emails, newsletters, promotions if you opt-in)

• Respond to inquiries, comments, or reviews

• Monitor site performance and improve user experience

• Comply with legal obligations

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5. Cookies and Tracking

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This website uses cookies and third-party tracking to improve services and show advertisements. Cookie consent is managed through our Usercentrics banner, which allows you to accept or deny cookies at any time.

 

You can also manage or block cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.

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6. Sharing Your Information

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I do not sell your personal information. I may share your information with:

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• Service providers: Payment processors, email platforms, hosting providers, analytics providers

• Legal authorities: When required by law or to protect rights

• Business transfers: In the unlikely event that the website or business is sold or transferred, personal information may be included as part of the assets.

• California residents can click the ‘Do Not Sell My Personal Information’ link on this site to opt out of the sale of personal information.

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7. Your Rights

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Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

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• Access, correct, or delete personal information collected by me

• Opt-out of marketing emails or tracking

• Restrict processing of your information

• Receive a copy of your information in a portable format (GDPR)

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To exercise your rights, please contact me at gretchenwilderbooks@gmail.com.

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8. Data Retention

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I may retain personal information collected directly only as long as necessary to:

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• Provide services and process transactions

• Fulfill product orders

• Comply with legal obligations

• Resolve disputes

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Information handled by Wix is stored according to Wix’s policies.

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9. Security

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I implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical measures to protect the information I collect. Wix also applies robust security measures to protect account credentials and payment data.

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10. Children’s Privacy

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This website is intended for general audiences. I do not knowingly collect information from children under 18. If I become aware that I have collected information from a minor, I will delete it promptly.

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11. Changes to This Policy

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I may update this Privacy & Cookies Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

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12. Contact

For questions, concerns, or to exercise your privacy rights, contact me at:

Email: gretchenwilderbooks@gmail.com