This Privacy Policy describes how personal information is collected, used, and shared when you visit or interact with shelleykthomas.com (the “Website”), operated by Shelley K. Thomas, based in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.
Your privacy is important. This Policy is intended to help you understand what data is collected, how it’s used, and what choices you have.
We collect limited personal information when you:
Submit a message via the contact form
Sign up to receive updates via email
Browse the Website (via cookies and analytics)
The information collected may include:
Name
Email address
Message content
IP address and device/browser data (through Google Analytics)
We use the information we collect to:
Respond to your inquiries or messages
Send occasional updates or newsletters (only with your consent)
Monitor website traffic and improve performance using analytics
Your information will never be sold or used for automated decision-making or profiling.
If you subscribe to receive updates, your email address will be stored securely and used solely for communication regarding Shelley K. Thomas’s creative work, publications, and related news. You may unsubscribe at any time using the link provided in any email or by contacting us directly.
The Website uses Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with the site. Google Analytics may collect information such as your IP address, browser type, referring website, and general location.
This data is anonymized and used only for internal reporting and to improve the site’s content and usability.
You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. For more on how Google handles data, see https://policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites.
Your personal information is not shared with third parties except in the following cases:
To comply with legal obligations (e.g., court orders or lawful requests)
With trusted service providers who assist with website operation or email delivery (e.g., hosting platforms or email platforms), bound by confidentiality agreements
We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, or as required by law.
You may request deletion of your personal data at any time by contacting us through the Website’s contact form.
If you are visiting the Website from outside Canada, please note that your information may be processed and stored in Canada or in countries where our third-party service providers operate.
By using the Website, you consent to this transfer and processing of your information.
As a Canadian-based user (or subject to Canadian law), you have the right to:
Access and request a copy of your personal data
Correct inaccuracies
Withdraw consent
Request deletion, subject to legal requirements
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the Website’s contact form.
This Privacy Policy may be updated occasionally to reflect changes in law, technology, or website functionality. Revisions will be posted to this page with an updated effective date. Continued use of the Website after such changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Policy.
If you have any questions or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact Shelley K. Thomas through the contact form on the Website.