Privacy Policy

PRIVACY POLICY

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Your Privacy

​Joan Swanson Writer values its users’ privacy.  This Privacy Policy will help you understand how we collect and use personal information from those who visit our website or make use of our online facilities and services, and what we will and will not do with the information we collect Our Policy has been designed and created to ensure those affiliated with Joan Swanson Writer of our commitment and realization of our obligation not only to meet, but to exceed, most existing privacy standards.

We reserve the right to make changes to this Policy at any given time.  If you want to make sure that you are up to date with the latest changes, we advise you to frequently visit this page.  If at any point in time Joan Swanson Writer decides to make use of any personally identifiable information on file, in a manner vastly different from that which was stated when this information was initially collected, the user or users shall be promptly notified by email.  Users at that time shall have the option as to whether to permit the us of their information in this separate manner.

This Policy applies to Joan Swanson Writer, and it governs any and all data collection by us.  Through the use of Joan Swanson Writer, you are therefore consenting to the data collection procedures expressed in this Policy.

Specifically, this Policy will inform you of the following:

  1. What personally identifiable information is collected from you through our website;
  2. Why we collect personally identifiable information and the legal basis for such collection;
  3. How we use the collected information and with whom it may be shared;
  4. What choices are available to you regarding the use of your data; and
  5. The security procedures in place to protect the misuse of your information.

Information We Collect

It is always up to you whether to disclose personally identifiable information to us, although if you elect not to do so, we reserve the right not to register you as a user or provide you with any products or services.

Why We Collect Information and For How Long

We are collection your data for several reasons:

  • To better understand your needs and provide you with the services you have requested;
  • To fulfill our legitimate interest in improving our services and products;
  • To send you promotional emails containing information we think you may like when we have your consent to do so
  • To contact you to fill out surveys;
  • To customize our website according to your online personal preferences.

The data we collect from you will be stored for no longer than necessary.  The length of time we retain said information will be determined based upon the following criteria:  the length of time your personal information remains relevant; the length of time it is reasonable to keep records to demonstrate that we have fulfilled our duties and obligations; any limitation periods within which claims might be made; any retention periods prescribed by law or recommended by regulators, professional bodies or associations; the type of contract we have with you, the existence of your consent, and our legitimate interest in keeping such information as stated in this Policy.

Use of Information Collected:

Joan Swanson Writer may collect and may make use of personal information to assist in the operation of our website and to ensure delivery of the services you need and request.  At times, we may find it necessary to use personally identifiable information as a means to keep you informed of other possible products and/or services that may be available to you from Joan Swanson Writer.

Disclosure of Information

Joan Swanson Writer will not use or disclose the information provided by you except under the following circumstances:

  • As necessary to provide services or products you have ordered;
  • In other ways described in this Policy or to which you have otherwise consented;
  • In the aggregate with other information in such a way so that your identity cannot reasonably be determined;
  • As required by law, or in response to a subpoena or search warrant;
  • To outside auditors who have agreed to keep the information confidential;
  • As necessary to enforce the Terms of Service;
  • As necessary to maintain, safeguard and preserve all the rights and property of Joan Swanson Writer.

Non-Marketing Purposes

Joan Swanson Writer greatly respects your privacy.  We do maintain and reserve the right to contact you if needed for non-marketing purposes (such as bug alerts, security breaches, account issues, and/or changes in Joan Swanson products and services).  In certain circumstances, we may use our website, newspapers, or other public means to post a notice.

Children under the age of 13

Joan Swanson Writer website is not directed to, and does not knowingly collect personal identifiable information from children under the age of thirteen (13).  If it is determined that such information has been inadvertently collected on anyone under the age of thirteen (13), we shall immediately take the necessary steps to ensure that such information is deleted from our system’s database, or in the alternative, the verifiable parental consent is obtained for the use and storage of such information.  Anyone under the age of thirteen (13) must seek and obtain parent or guardian permission to use this website.

Unsubscribe or Opt-Out

All users and visitors to our website have the option to discontinue receiving communications from us by way of email.  To discontinue or unsubscribe from our website, please send an email that you wish to unsubscribe to JoanSwansonWriter.com.  If you wish to unsubscribe or opt-out from any third-party websites, you must go to that specific website to unsubscribe or opt-out.  Joan Swanson Writer will continue to adhere to this Policy with respect to any personal information previously collected.

Links to Other Websites

Our website does contain links to affiliate and other websites.  Joan Swanson Writer does not claim nor accept responsibility for any privacy policies, practices and/or procedures of other such websites.  Therefore, we encourage all user and visitors to be aware when they leave our website and to read privacy statements of every website that collects personally identifiable information.  This Privacy Policy Agreement applies only and solely to the information collected by our website.

Notice to European Union Users

Joan Swanson writer operations are located primarily in the United States.  If you provide information to us, the information will be transferred out of the European Union (EU) and sent to the United States.  (The adequacy decision on the EU-US Privacy became operational on August 1, 2016.  The framework protects the fundamental rights of anyone in the EU whose personal data is transferred to the United States for commercial purposes.  It allows the free transfer o data to companies that are certified in the US under the Privacy Shield.)  By providing personal information to us, you are consenting to its storage and use as described in this Policy.

Acceptance of Terms

By using this website, you are hereby accepting the terms and conditions stipulated within the Privacy Agreement.  If you are not in agreement with our terms and conditions, then you should refrain from further use of our site.  In addition, your continue use of our website following the posting of any updates or changes to our terms and conditions shall mean that you agree and acceptance of such changes.

How to Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns regarding the Privacy Policy Agreement related to our website, please feel free to contact us at the following email:

Email: JoanSwansonWriter.com