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Privacy policy

Effective Date: 3 November 2024
Last Updated: 3 November 2024

Introduction
Welcome to Melanie Hepburn (“we,” “our,” or “us“). We value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you visit our website. By using our website, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. Please read this document carefully and feel free to contact us with any questions or concerns.

Information We Collect
  • Personal Information: We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when using our services, such as your name, email address, postal address, phone number, and other data. This includes information provided during account registration, subscription to newsletters, or contact inquiries.
  • Automatically Collected Information: We automatically collect certain information when you visit our website, such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, and pages visited. This data is used to improve our website and enhance your user experience.

How We Use Your Information
We may use your information for the following purposes:
  • To provide and improve our services.
  • To personalize your experience on our website.
  • To communicate with you, respond to your inquiries, and send you updates.
  • To monitor and analyze usage patterns to enhance our website’s functionality and security.

Data Security Measures
We take data security seriously. We implement reasonable and appropriate security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These measures include encryption, access controls, and regular security assessments.

Sharing of Information
We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties without your consent. However, we may share your information with trusted service providers who assist us in operating our website, subject to strict confidentiality agreements.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect information about your browsing behavior. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. Please review our Cookie Policy for more information.

Your Rights
  • Access: You have the right to access the personal information we hold about you. You can request a copy of your information by contacting us.
  • Correction: If you believe the personal information we hold about you is inaccurate or incomplete, you can request corrections.
  • Deletion: You have the right to request the deletion of your personal information.
  • Objection: You can object to the processing of your personal information for certain purposes, such as direct marketing.
  • Data Portability: You have the right to receive your personal information in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.

Changes to this Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or for legal reasons. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the revised Privacy Policy on our website.

Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at privacy@melaniehepburn.com

This Privacy Policy was last updated on 3 November 2024.

Email marketing privacy policy

Effective Date: 3 November 2024
Last Updated: 3 November 2024

Introduction
At Melanie Hepburn (“we,” “us,” or “our”), we value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Email Marketing Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when subscribing to our email marketing communications. By subscribing to our emails, you agree to the terms of this policy.

Information We Collect
Personal Data – We may collect the following types of personal information from you:
  • Email address
  • Name
  • Demographic information (e.g., age, gender, location)
  • Preferences and interests
Usage Data – We may collect information on how our emails are accessed and used, including:
  • Open rates
  • Click-through rates
  • Time spent on email content

How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
  • Send you promotional emails and newsletters
  • Personalize content based on your preferences and interests
  • Analyze user behavior to improve our marketing strategies
  • Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support

Sharing Your Information
We may share your personal information with third parties for the following purposes:
  • Email service providers to deliver our marketing communications
  • Analytics providers to understand how our emails are accessed and used
  • Marketing platforms to manage and optimize our campaigns
We require these third parties to respect your privacy and secure your personal data in accordance with the law.

Opt-Out Mechanism
You can opt out of receiving marketing emails from us at any time by:
  • Clicking the “unsubscribe” link in the footer of any marketing email you receive from us
  • Contacting us directly at privacy@melaniehepburn.com
Once you opt out, we will stop sending you marketing emails. Please note that your opt-out request may take up to 10 days to be processed.

Data Security
We implement various security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. These measures include:
  • Encryption
  • Secure servers
  • Regular security audits

Data Retention
We will retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law. After this period, we will securely delete or anonymize your data.

Your Rights
You have the right to:
  • Access the personal information we hold about you
  • Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
  • Request deletion of your data under certain circumstances
  • Object to or restrict our processing of your data
  • Request the transfer of your data to another service provider
To exercise these rights, please get in touch with us at privacy@melaniehepburn.com

Changes to This Policy
We may update this Email Marketing Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the new policy on our website and/or emailing you. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about our data protection practices.

Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Email Marketing Privacy Policy, please contact us at privacy@melaniehepburn.com

Affiliate earnings disclosure

Effective Date: 3 November 2024
Last Updated: 3 November 2024

Introduction
At Melanie Hepburn, we believe in transparency and honesty with our readers. This Affiliate Earnings Disclosure Policy is designed to inform you about our participation in affiliate programs, including the Amazon Associates Program, and the compensation we may receive from qualifying purchases made through our links.

Affiliate Links and Commissions
Some of the links on this website are affiliate links, which means that if you click on one of these links and make a purchase, we may receive a small commission at no additional cost to you. These links help support our website and allow us to continue providing valuable content.

Participation in the Amazon Associates Program
Melanie Hepburn 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 related Amazon properties, including but not limited to Amazon.ca, Amazon.co.uk, and Amazon.com.au. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.

How Affiliate Earnings Support Our Website
Commissions earned from affiliate links, including those through the Amazon Associates Program, help cover the costs associated with maintaining and operating our website. This includes expenses for web hosting, content creation, and other services that enhance your experience on our site. Your support through these links allows us to keep our content free for all visitors.

Disclosure of Affiliate Links on Content
Affiliate links on our website are clearly disclosed to ensure transparency with our readers. We may also include a disclosure at the beginning of posts or on individual product recommendation pages to indicate that these links may provide a commission to us.

No Influence on Product Recommendations
Our recommendations are based on personal research, expertise, and the value we believe each product may offer to our audience. While we may earn a commission on purchases, our goal is to suggest items that genuinely fit the interests and needs of our readers. Compensation received does not influence our opinions or recommendations.

Prices and Availability
Prices and availability of products are accurate as of the date mentioned in our content. Product prices, availability, and promotions may change after publication, so please verify all details on Amazon or the respective affiliate site before purchasing.

No Liability
We are not responsible for any purchases made through affiliate links. When you click on a third-party affiliate link, you leave our website and are subject to the terms, policies, and practices of the third-party website.

Changes to This Affiliate Earnings Disclosure Policy
We may update this Affiliate Earnings Disclosure Policy to reflect changes in our practices, requirements from affiliate programs, or for legal compliance. We encourage you to review this policy periodically for the latest information.

Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Affiliate Earnings Disclosure Policy, please contact us at privacy@melaniehepburn.com