The privacy of Bound to Writing readers is very important, so Bound to Writing has set forth some measures to ensure the privacy of our readers. This privacy policy has been developed to help you, the reader, understand how we collect, use, communicate, and disclose your personal information.

What Information is Collected

The information that is collected from users by Bound to Writing includes: email addresses, site URL’s, login ID’s, cookies, and IP addresses. Bound to Writing does not share personal information with third-parties.

How Information is Collected

Email addresses are collected for users to subscribe to Bound to Writing’s email list via MailChimp, for contact forms, and to login to interact with Bound to Writing through comments and page/post likes.

Site URL’s are collected when users sign-in to comment or like pages or posts on Bound to Writing.

Login ID’s are collected to identify users when users sign in using WordPress or Social Login to comment or like pages or posts on Bound to Writing.

IP Addresses are collected when users subscribe to Bound to Writing’s email list via MailChimp, login to interact with Bound to Writing through comments and page/post likes, and for analytical purposes. These are to ensure that a user is not spamming Bound to Writing.

Cookies

Cookies are collected for a personalized experience with Bound to Writing. These cookies are placed on a user’s device to retain preferences for the user’s experience, to attribute the correct affiliate link, for advertising purposes, and for analytical purposes.

You can opt to turn off cookies at any time by changing your browser settings.

How Information is Used

The information that is collected is used to identify users when publishing comments on this website. Information is also collected to ensure the best experience for readers. Bound to Writing does not share any personal information with a third party besides that of the website’s email service provider (MailChimp) and its analytical evaluator (Google Analytics)

Third-Party Advertisers and Affiliations

Affiliations with a company mean that Bound to Writing earns a monetary compensation in return for a task done by you, the reader. If an affiliate link is clicked, a cookie will be placed on your device to ensure correct affiliate payment. If a task or purchase is made through the link, Bound to Writing will earn a commission at no additional cost to you.

Bound to Writing is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com and Amazon.co.uk. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

Bound to Writing runs advertisements from Google Adsense. You can opt out of advertisements at any time by changing your browser settings.

Bound to Writing will only collect necessary information from users and will only do so by lawful and fair means. Information will be held for approximately 14 months. All personal data that is provided to Bound to Writing should be accurate, complete, and up-to-date.

Giveaways

Occasionally, Bound to Writing will host giveaways. Information is collected to ensure proper giveaway credit is earned to participants. For the full giveaway policy click here.

Outside Links

Any content that is found in the links that appear on Bound to Writing does not represent the views of the author(s) of Bound to Writing. Consult that website’s’ privacy policy for further information.

Proof of Subscriber Consent

Users that subscribe to Bound to Writing go through a double opt-in form with additional boxes to accept marketing by Bound to Writing. An automatic proof of consent is captured and stored stating the opt-in and confirmation times.

Opting out

If at any time you no longer wish to receive emails from Bound to Writing or no longer agree with (Bound to Writing’s) policies, you can simply opt out and you will be removed from our email list. A link is provided at the bottom of all emails. Or you can reach out to Bound to Writing to have all of your information removed from the site.

Site Privacy Policy Modification

At any time, Bound to Writing may revise these terms of privacy without notice. By continued use of this website, you are bound to the current version of this Privacy Policy.

Questions? Contact Bound to Writing at boundtowriting@gmail.com or visit the contact me page and fill out the provided form.