Dear Readers,
Due to legislation passed in Europe, bloggers in the US who gather any personal data from Europeans must make their privacy policy clear. Because I have European readers, this post is written for your information and in compliance with the GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation).
The GDPR seeks to create a data protection framework across the EU and for Europeans around the globe that aims to give back control of personal data, while imposing strict rules on those hosting and processing this data anywhere in the world.
Security
In compliance with the heightened standards of the GDPR, the latest and most advanced security protection is installed on this website (MelindaInman.com, ShowKnowGrow, LLC) to guard the website and your information from a wide array of malicious threats, including malware, hacking, DDOS, and brute force attacks.
Personal Identification Information
This website (MelindaInman.com, ShowKnowGrow, LLC) may collect personal identification information from readers in a variety of ways, including, but not limited to, when readers visit the Blog and choose to comment, and/or when they fill out a form in connection with other activities, giveaways, services, features, or resources made available on the website or Blog. Users may be asked for, as appropriate, name, email address, and website.
Users may, however, anonymously visit the website or the Blog. The Blog will collect personal identification information from Users only if they voluntarily submit such information when requested. Users can always refuse to supply personal identification information, but that may prevent them from engaging in certain Blog-related activities.
Non-Personal Identification Information
The website (MelindaInman.com, ShowKnowGrow, LLC) may collect non-personal identification information about Users whenever they interact with the Blog. Non-personal identification information may include the browser name, the type of computer, and technical information about the User’s means of connection to our Site, such as the operating system and the Internet service providers utilized and other similar information.
Web Browser Cookies
The website (MelindaInman.com, ShowKnowGrow, LLC) may use “cookies” to enhance User experience. The User’s web browser places cookies on their hard drive for record-keeping purposes and sometimes to track information about them. The User may choose to set their web browser to refuse cookies or to alert the User when cookies are being sent. If they do so, note that some parts of the Site may not function properly.
How the Blog Uses Collected Information
MelindaInman.com, ShowKnowGrow, LLC (Melinda Inman’s website) collects and uses Users’ personal information as subscribers for the following purposes:
- To send periodic but rare emails about a new book or offer.
- To deliver the Blog to your inbox regularly as a subscriber.
- To respond to User’s inquiries, questions, and/or other requests.
Sharing Your Personal Information
The Blog (MelindaInman.com, ShowKnowGrow, LLC) does not sell, trade, or rent Users’ personal identification information to others. We may share generic aggregated demographic information not linked to any personal identification information regarding visitors and users with trusted affiliates for the purposes outlined above and only pertaining to the campaign for which the user signed up or selected, such as a giveaway or gift promo.
Third Party Websites
Users may find advertising or other content on the website (MelindaInman.com, ShowKnowGrow, LLC) or Blog that links to the sites and services of our partners, suppliers, advertisers, sponsors, licensors, and other third parties. Neither the website nor the Blog controls the content or links that appear on these sites and is not responsible for the practices employed by websites linked to or from our Blog or website. In addition, these sites or services, including their content and links, may be constantly changing. These sites and services may have their own privacy policies and customer service policies. Browsing and interaction on any other website, including websites which have a link to our Blog, is subject to that website’s own terms and policies.
Compliance with Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act
Protecting the privacy of the very young is especially important to the website (MelindaInman.com, ShowKnowGrow, LLC) and the Blog. For that reason, the Blog never collects or maintains information from those we actually know are under 13, and no part of our website is structured to attract anyone under 13.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
The website (MelindaInman.com, ShowKnowGrow, LLC) and/or the Blog has the discretion to update this privacy policy at any time. When we do, we will notify you within the Blog using this graphic at the end of the normal post, and we will revise the date at the bottom of this Privacy Policy page.
We encourage Users to check under the category: “Privacy Policy” via the Search Box in the sidebar to see any changes and to stay informed about how we are helping to protect the personal information we collect.
You acknowledge and agree that it is your responsibility to review this “Privacy Policy” policy periodically and become aware of modifications.
Your Acceptance of These Terms
By using this website (MelindaInman.com, ShowKnowGrow, LLC) and its Blog, you signify your acceptance of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to this policy, please do not follow this Blog and please cancel your subscription. Your continued use of the Blog following the posting of this Privacy Policy and/or changes to this policy will be deemed your acceptance of these terms.
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, the practices of this website or the Blog, or your dealings with this Blog, please contact the Blog by using the Contact Form.
This document was last updated on May 24, 2018.