Privacy Policy

Last Updated: May 23, 2025

Welcome to Elowynmerriweather.com (“the Blog”). This Privacy Policy explains how Elowyn Merriweather (“I,” “me,” or “my”) collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you visit or interact with the Blog. Your privacy is important, and I am committed to safeguarding your data.

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact me at info@elowynmerriweather.com.

1. Information I Collect

Elowynmerriweather.com collects personal information that you voluntarily provide. Some information—such as your Internet Protocol (IP) address, browser, and device characteristics—is collected automatically when you visit the Blog.

I collect information in the following ways:

• Comments: When you leave a comment on the Blog, I collect your name, email address, and any other information you choose to provide in the comment form. Your comment and name may be publicly visible.
• Email Forms: If you use contact or subscription forms, I collect your name, email address, and any message content you provide. To assist with sending requested information, I use DreamHost to collect and store your email address. DreamHost’s Privacy Policy outlines their use of your personal and anonymized data, available at https://www.dreamhost.com/legal/privacy-policy/. If you wish to remove your information from my email list, contact me at info@elowynmerriweather.com. For more information about how your data is handled, please review DreamHost’s Privacy Policy. For direct inquiries, you may also contact DreamHost at privacypolicy@dreamhost.com.
• Google Analytics: I use Google Analytics to collect anonymized data about your visit, such as your IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, and time spent on the Blog. This helps me understand how visitors use the Blog. Google Analytics primarily uses first-party cookies to report on visitor interactions. You may disable cookies or delete individual cookies through your browser settings. Additionally, Google Analytics supports an optional browser add-on that, once installed and enabled, disables measurement by Google Analytics for any site you visit. Note that this add-on only disables Google Analytics measurement. Google Analytics also collects IP addresses to provide and protect the security of the service and to give website owners a sense of users’ geographic locations (also known as “IP geolocation”). For more details, see Google Analytics’ security and data usage policy: https://support.google.com/analytics/answer/6004245.
• Cookies: The Blog uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience, store preferences, and support analytics. Cookies may collect data such as your IP address, browser settings, and browsing behavior.

2. How I Use Your Information

Your information is used to:

• Display and moderate comments on the Blog.
• Respond to your inquiries or messages via email forms.
• Send newsletters or updates if you subscribe (you can unsubscribe at any time).
• Analyze Blog performance and improve content using Google Analytics.
• Personalize your experience through cookies (e.g., remembering your preferences).

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

The Blog uses cookies to improve functionality and analyze usage. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect your experience on the Blog.

Google Analytics uses cookies to collect anonymized data. You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

4. Sharing Your Information

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

• Service Providers: Third-party services, such as Google Analytics and DreamHost, process data on my behalf to support Blog operations.
• Legal Requirements: I may disclose your information if required by law or to protect the Blog’s rights.

5. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights under laws like the GDPR or CCPA, including:

• Accessing the personal information I hold about you.
• Requesting correction or deletion of your data.
• Opting out of email communications or cookies.
• Requesting a copy of your data in a portable format.

To exercise these rights, contact me at info@elowynmerriweather.com. I will respond within the timeframes required by applicable law.

6. Data Security

I take reasonable measures to protect your information, such as using secure hosting and encryption where applicable. However, no online platform can guarantee absolute security, and you share information at your own risk.

7. Children’s Privacy

The Blog is not intended for children under 13. I do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe I have collected such data, please contact me at info@elowynmerriweather.com to request its deletion.

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

I may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in my practices or legal requirements. The updated policy will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date. Please check back periodically.

9. Contact Me

For questions, concerns, or requests regarding your privacy, please contact:

Elowyn Merriweather
Email: info@elowynmerriweather.com

Or use the contact form below: