If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact us at pinewords@mac.com
We take the privacy of our visitors seriously. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding that information.
This website is hosted by Squarespace. Squarespace collects certain personal information automatically when you visit this site, including:
Information about your browser, network, and device
Pages you visited before and during your visit
Your IP address
Squarespace uses this data to operate, protect, and improve its services.
This website uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience.
Essential cookies are always used to enable core site functionality
Analytics cookies are used only with your consent via our cookie banner
You can manage cookies through your browser settings.
We collect information about how visitors use the site, including:
Pages visited, clicks, scrolling, and timestamps
Browser, device, and network information
IP address
This information is provided to Squarespace to help us understand and improve site performance.
When you submit a form, we collect the information you provide (such as your name and email address) to respond to your inquiry.
This information is processed by:
Squarespace (website hosting)
Mailchimp (email communication)
If you subscribe, we may send you emails. You can unsubscribe at any time using the link in the email.
We use Mailchimp to manage and send these communications.
If you leave a comment, we may collect:
Your name
Your email address (optional)
Your website URL (optional)
We may also collect technical data (such as IP address and browser info) to prevent spam and abuse.
This site includes share buttons for platforms such as Facebook, X, Instagram, and Pinterest. If you use these features, those third parties may collect information about you.
This site uses fonts from third-party providers (such as Google Fonts and Adobe Fonts), which may receive limited technical data (such as IP address and browser details) to display content properly.
We use collected information to:
Operate and maintain the website
Respond to inquiries and communications
Send marketing emails (with your consent)
Analyze and improve website performance
Prevent fraud, spam, and abuse
We process personal information based on:
Legitimate interests (operating and improving our website)
Consent (for cookies and marketing emails, where required)
We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
Access the personal information we hold about you
Request correction or deletion of your data
Object to or restrict certain processing
Request a copy of your data (data portability)
To exercise these rights, contact us at pinewords@mac.com.
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.
If you are a California resident, you have the right to request information about the personal data we collect and how we use it.
We do not sell your personal information.
Your information may be processed in countries outside your own, including the United States, where our service providers (such as Squarespace and Mailchimp) operate.
This website is not intended for children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided personal information, please contact us and we will promptly remove it.
By using this website, you consent to this Privacy Policy.
This Privacy Policy was last updated on April 28, 2026. We may update this policy from time to time, and any changes will be posted on this page.