Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 5 May 2025
This Privacy Policy describes how Naithan Weigh ("I", "me", "my") collects, uses, and discloses your information when you visit the website naithanweigh.com (the "Site").
Information I Collect
I collect information in the following ways:
- Information You Provide Directly: When you sign up for my email newsletter, I collect your first name (optional) and email address. This information is collected via a form provided by Mailchimp.
- Information Collected Automatically (Analytics): Like many websites, I use Google Analytics to collect information about how visitors use the Site. This includes information such as your IP address (which may be anonymized), browser type, operating system, referring URLs, pages viewed, and the dates/times of your visits. This data helps me understand site traffic and improve the user experience. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect this information.
How I Use Your Information
- To Send Emails: If you subscribe to my newsletter, I use your name and email address to send you occasional updates, mindfulness tips, news about my books, and related content via Mailchimp.
- To Improve the Site: I use the anonymous data collected by Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with the Site and to make improvements.
Sharing Your Information
I do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties.
Your information is shared with third-party service providers only as necessary to provide the services described:
- Mailchimp: My email newsletter is managed using Mailchimp. When you subscribe, your name and email address are stored with Mailchimp. You can review Mailchimp here: http://eepurl.com/jdF8Gs
- Google Analytics: Anonymous usage data is shared with Google for website analytics purposes. You can review Google's privacy policy here: [Link to Google Privacy Policy - Find on their website] and learn how to opt-out of Google Analytics tracking here: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
I may also disclose information if required by law.
Cookies
Cookies are small files stored on your device that help websites remember information about your visit. As mentioned, Google Analytics uses cookies to collect usage data. You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of some websites.
Data Security
I take reasonable steps to protect the information I collect. However, no internet transmission is completely secure. Email list data security is primarily managed by Mailchimp according to their security practices.
Your Rights
You have certain rights regarding your personal information:
- Access and Update: You can typically access and update your subscription information (like name or email) via the "Update Profile" link included in the footer of emails I send via Mailchimp.
- Unsubscribe: You can unsubscribe from my email list at any time by clicking the "Unsubscribe" link found in the footer of every email. This will remove your information from my active mailing list.
- Other Rights (GDPR/CCPA etc.): Depending on your location, you may have additional rights like the right to data portability or deletion. Please contact me if you wish to exercise these rights.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
I may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The effective date at the top indicates the latest revision. I encourage you to review this policy periodically.
Contact Me
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact me through the contact form.
Disclaimer: This Privacy Policy is provided as a template and general guide. It does not constitute legal advice. You should review and adapt it to your specific circumstances and consult with a legal professional to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.