Privacy Policy

Last Updated: March 5th, 2025

Ashleenogaea.com (“Site”) is owned and operated by Ashleen O’Gaea (“we,” “us,” or “our”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit our Site.

Additionally, by continuing to use the website, you acknowledge and agree to all conditions specified in our Terms of Use and Disclaimer and Disclosure.

1. Information We Collect

a. Data You Provide:

  • Newsletters: Name, email address.
  • Purchases: Name, billing address, payment details (processed securely via third parties like PayPal/Stripe).
  • Free Content Downloads (e.g., book chapters): Email address (optional).
  • User Comments: Name, email, website URL (if provided), and comment content.

b. Automatically Collected Data:

  • Device Information: IP address, browser type, time zone.
  • Usage Data: Pages visited, referral sources, interaction patterns (via cookies).

2. How We Use Your Data

  • Deliver services (newsletters, downloads, purchases).
  • Moderate and respond to user comments.
  • Improve Site functionality (e.g., analytics via Google Analytics).
  • Comply with legal obligations.

Third-Party Services:

  • Payment Processors (e.g., PayPal): Handle transactions securely.
  • Email Tools (e.g., Mailchimp): Manage newsletters.
  • Affiliate Links (e.g., Amazon): Track clicks for commissions.

3. Your Rights

  • GDPR (EU): Access, correct, delete, or restrict data processing.
  • CCPA (California): Opt out of data sales (we do not sell data).
  • All Users: Unsubscribe from emails via links in newsletters.

To exercise rights, contact us at admin@ashleenogaea.com

4. Security & Retention

  • Data is encrypted and stored securely.
  • Retained only as long as necessary (e.g., transaction records for legal compliance).

5. Children’s Privacy

We do not knowingly collect data from users under 16. Parents/guardians may contact us to remove unintentional data.

6. Cookies

  • Used for analytics, preferences, and affiliate tracking.
  • Manage settings via your browser or our cookie banner.

7. Intellectual Property

All content (books, blog posts, artwork) is owned by Ashleen O’Gaea unless stated otherwise. You may:

  • Share excerpts with credit and a link to our Site.
  • Download free content for personal use only.

You may not:

  • Republish, sell, or redistribute our content without permission.

8. Updates

Changes will be posted here with a revised “Last Updated” date.