This Privacy Policy describes the policies and procedures on the collection, use, and disclosure of information for users of the website (“Site”) https://aseasonofhomeschooling.com.
“User” or “Users” refers to the individual or individuals accessing or using the Site. This policy also tells Users about their privacy rights and how the law protects them.
By using the Site, Users agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
What Information Is Collected
While using the Site, the User may be asked to provide certain personally identifiable information that can be used to contact or identify the User. This may include first and last names, and email addresses. The provision of this information is voluntary. This information may be generated in ways such as, when Users fill out a contact form or leave a comment. When Users share personal information or otherwise interact on areas of the Site, such information may be viewed by other Users and may be publicly distributed by other Users.
I only use personal information to provide and improve the Site, and to manage and respond to User requests. I only retain this information for as long as is reasonably necessary for this purpose.
This Site automatically collects Usage data. This is a common practice across the Internet. Usage data collected may include information such as the User’s device type and its unique ID and Internet Protocol address (IP address). It may also include browser information, the pages of the Site that are visited, the time and date of the visit, and other diagnostic data. The Site only retains usage data for internal analysis purposes or as the law requires.
When a User accesses the site by or through a mobile device, certain information may be collected automatically. This includes, but is not limited to, the type of mobile device used by the User, the mobile device unique ID, the IP address of the mobile device, the mobile operating system, the type of mobile internet browser, unique device identifiers and other diagnostic data. The Site may also collect information that the User’s browser sends when the Site is accessed by or through a mobile device.
This Site uses Google Analytics to improve the Site content and keep it free for you. Google’s policy, which explains how your information is used by Google, is available here: Google Policy.
User Comments
An automated spam detection service checks User comments.
When Users leave comments on the Site, the data is collected and shown in the comments form. The Site also collectes the User’s IP address and browser User agent string in order to help spam detection.
An anonymized string created from the User’s email address (also called a hash) may be provided to the Gravatar service to see if Users are using it. The Gravatar service privacy policy is available here: https://automattic.com/privacy/.
After approval of the User’s comment, the User’s profile picture is visible to the public in the context of the User’s comment. The site retains comments and its metadata indefinitely. This is so the Site can recognize and approve any follow-up comments automatically instead of holding them in a moderation queue.
Requests for Your Information
A request can be made to receive an exported file of the personal information being held about the User, including any data the User provided. Users can also request that any personal information held about the User be erased. This does not include data I am obliged to keep for legal purposes. This is a two-step process which requires that Users verify their email address. Please email requests to me at dianaedwards@aseasonofhomeschooling.com.
Shared Information
If Users interact with other Users through a third-party social media service, others on the third-party social media service may see the User’s name, profile, pictures and other shared information.
User’s personal information may be shared with a third party, but only to the extent necessary, and only with the User’s permission, in order to process User’s requests. For example, a third party will manage Site email subscriptions.
User’s personal information may be processed, transferred, and maintained on computers located outside of the User’s state, province, country or other governmental jurisdiction, where laws may differ from the laws of the User’s location.
The User’s consent to this Privacy Policy followed by submission of such information, represents the User’s agreement to that transfer.
This Site uses security practices that are standard across the Internet. The security of User’s personal information is important to me. I will never sell, trade, or rent User’s personal information. Please note that no method of transmission over the Internet, or method of electronic storage is completely safe. I strive to use appropriate means to protect User’s personal information, but I cannot guarantee this protection.
Cookies
If Users leave a comment on the Site, there is an option to allow the Site to save the User’s name, email address, and website in “cookies.” These cookies are small files that are placed on a User’s computer, mobile device or any other device, by the Site. The cookies contain the details of the User’s browsing history on the Site. These are for the User’s convenience so that details do not have to be filled in again when leaving another comment.
Some cookies are necessary for Users to use the Site fully. Users can instruct their browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, if Users do not accept cookies, they may not be able to use some parts of the Site properly.
Embedded Content and Links to Other Websites
Posts on the Site may include embedded content (e.g. videos, images, articles, etc.) from other websites. This content functions in the same way as if the User has visited the other websites. These other websites may collect data about Users. They may use cookies and third-party tracking, and monitor User interaction with the embedded content.
The Site contains links to other websites that are not operated by Me. If a User clicks on a third-party link, the User will be directed to that third-party’s website. I encourage the User to review the Privacy Policy of those websites. I assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services.
Media
If Users upload images to the Site, they should avoid using images with embedded location data (EXIF GPS) included. This is because visitors to the Site can download and extract location data from images on the Site.
Contact Information
If there are concerns regarding User privacy as it pertains to the Site, please contact me at dianaedwards@aseasonofhomeschooling.com.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
Updates may be made to this Privacy Policy. All changes will be made on this Privacy Policy page. Users are encouraged to check this page frequently in order to review changes regarding how I am working to protect User’s personal information collected on this Site. It is the responsibility of the User to review this Privacy Policy regularly for changes. Users acknowledges acceptance of changes to the Privacy Policy by using this Site. Changes are effective when they are made on this page.
This Privacy Policy was last updated on May 1, 2022.