Privacy Policy

Your use of the SimplyConnie.com website means you acknowledge and accept my Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with anything in my Privacy Policy you are prohibited from using or accessing this website.

This is my personal blog. The purpose of writing this blog is to share my personal stories and expressions with like-minded adults or adults who simply enjoy reading what I write.  

I’ve created this Privacy Policy to let you know what personal data is collected and how it’s used.


My Privacy Policy Boundaries

This Privacy Policy applies to the SimplyConnie.com website and ceases upon your exit of this website.

If the address bar does not include “SimplyConnie.com”, you are not on my website.  

I have no responsibility or liability for the terms, policies, activities and/or content of any other website whether you got there through a link on my website or through another method.   


About Cookies

Cookies are small files that a website or third-party service provider transfers to your computer’s hard drive through your internet browser.   

These cookies enable the website or third-party service provider’s system to recognize your browser and remember certain information.   

This website uses third-party service providers. Any data collected and used by these third-party service providers is dictated by their respective Privacy Policies.   


Email Subscription Newsletter

If you entered your email address into the form on my Subscribe page, you will automatically be notified of blog updates via my Mailchimp account (a third-party service). Your email will have the Mailchimp logo on it.

Subscriber’s can unsubscribe at any time through the link at the bottom of each email.   

The information you provide on the Subscription form is automatically stored in my Mailchimp account on Mailchimp’s servers. The information you’ve entered is also available to me.

See Mailchimp’s Privacy Policy for information about their privacy practices. 

If you subscribed via the WordPress Subscribe button (available to anyone with a WordPress account), your newsletter is sent via Automattic (a Third Party Service through WordPress). Your email will have the WordPress logo on it.

See the next section for information about Automattic.


Automattic (Third-Party Service)

My blog is hosted through WordPress.com which uses Automattic to provide services to the Website Owner/Operator’s. These services include (but are not limited to) email notifications, follows and comments.

The services provided by Automattic are available to me whether I utilize them or not.

For information on what data is collected and how it’s used see Automattic’s Privacy Policy.

For information on how Automattic deploys cookies see Automattic’s Cookie Policy.


Reader Comments 

I’ve enabled Reader’s to comment on my blog posts. The information you provide is collected through Automattic (see above for links to Automattic’s Privacy and Cookie Policies).

My Comment Policy is included on my Terms Of Use page.

If you wish to have your comment removed and cannot do it yourself, please contact me with the details and I will remove your comment.


Your Right To Control or Disable Cookies

You always have a right to control or disable cookies. 

Turn Off All Cookies

You can turn off all cookies in your browser’s settings.   Each browser is a little different so you’ll need to go to your browser’s Help section to learn how to turn off or modify cookies. 

A Caution About Turning Off Cookies

If you turn off cookies some features on this website and other websites may be disabled. 

Deleting Cookies

To delete all current cookies from your device, go to your browser’s Help section or visit AboutCookies.org for guidance about your specific device.  


Affiliate Marketing Partnerships

My blog posts and pages may include affiliate links that link to external websites.

The affiliate links I share on this blog are links to products I use or items I’ve personally created.

Affiliate links contain tracking codes to show the link was used from this website. Once you click an affiliate link, a cookie is placed on your browser. This cookie is for the purpose of tracking sales made through my link.

I receive a commission from qualifying sales containing my affiliate link tracking code. There is no additional cost for using my links (the cost is the same whether you purchase through my link or you purchase directly from the affiliated website).

My Affiliate Marketing Partnership’s do not provide me with any personally identifiable information.

My Affiliate Marketing Partnerships

A Note About Zazzle

I’m a Zazzle Designer and have multiple Zazzle stores. I earn a royalty for all sales made from my store.

My store link is also an affiliate link. This means, if you click through my link, I earn whether you purchase from my store or someone else’s store.


How Your Data Is Secured

This blog is protected with HTTPS encryption and uses safe protocols for communication and transferring data.    


Data Breach Policy

In the event of a breach, you will be notified if there’s a threat to your rights or interests.   

This notification will occur within 7 business days from the date the breach was discovered by me.   


Embedded Content From Other Websites

Articles on this site may include embedded content such as videos, images, articles, advertisements, etc.  

Embedded content from another website behaves the same way as if the visitor is on the website the content was embedded from.    

These websites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed additional third-party tracking and monitor your interaction with the embedded content. This may include tracing your interaction with the embedded content if you have an account with that website and are logged in to that website.  


Articles on this site may include third-party links to other websites.  

These websites may collect data about your, use cookies, embed additional third-party tracking and monitor your interaction. This may include tracing your interaction if you have an account with that website and are logged in to that website.  


Who I Share Your Data With

I do not share your data with anyone – unless required by law.


Minimum Age Requirement

This website is directed to adults age 18 and over.  

I will not knowingly collect or use personal information from anyone under the age of 18. 


Terms Of Use

User’s of this website are required to review and abide by the Terms Of Use.


Privacy Policy Updates

Changes to my Privacy Policy will be posted on this page. Please check this page to ensure you are aware of any changes.  

If you have any questions about my Privacy Policy please contact me using the information on my contact page.     

Your continued use of this website means you acknowledge and accept any updates made to my Privacy Policy.

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