Effective Date: April 11, 2025
Website: melindawenner.com
Contact Email: [email protected]
At Melinda Wenner, we are committed to protecting your personal data and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and store your information in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
By using melindawenner.com, you agree to the practices described below.
1. Who We Are
Melinda Wenner is a personal brand and creative platform offering editorial content, consulting, and collaboration opportunities. For GDPR purposes, we are the data controller of your personal information collected via this website.
2. What Data We Collect
We may collect and process the following types of personal data:
- Contact Information: Name and email address (e.g., when subscribing to newsletters or submitting a contact form)
- Usage Data: IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, time on site
- Communication Preferences: Your choices about receiving updates and marketing content
- Voluntary Information: Information you choose to share with us via email or submission forms
We do not knowingly collect or store sensitive personal data or data from individuals under the age of 16.
3. How We Collect Your Data
We collect your personal data through the following means:
- Direct submissions (newsletter sign-up, contact forms, email inquiries)
- Website analytics tools and cookies
- Social media interactions or integrated platforms
4. Why We Use Your Data
Your data is collected and used for the following purposes:
- To respond to inquiries or collaboration requests
- To provide relevant updates, newsletters, or marketing (with your consent)
- To improve website performance and user experience
- To comply with legal or contractual obligations
The lawful bases for processing your data under GDPR include: consent, contractual necessity, legal obligation, and legitimate interest.
5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
melindawenner.com uses cookies and similar technologies to analyze site usage and improve functionality. You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. For more information, please refer to our Cookie Policy (available upon request).
6. Sharing Your Information
Your data will never be sold. We may share your data only when necessary and only with trusted third parties who help us operate the website, including:
- Email marketing platforms
- Website hosting services
- Analytics providers (e.g., Google Analytics)
All third-party service providers are GDPR-compliant and handle your data securely and lawfully.
7. International Data Transfers
If your data is transferred outside the European Economic Area (EEA), we ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place to protect it, including standard contractual clauses or verified compliance frameworks.
8. Data Retention
We retain your personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by law. You may request deletion of your data at any time.
9. Your GDPR Rights
Under GDPR, you have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
- Request erasure of your data (“right to be forgotten”)
- Restrict or object to certain types of processing
- Request a copy of your data in a portable format
- Withdraw your consent at any time
- Lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority
To exercise any of your rights, contact us at [email protected]
10. Data Security
We use secure systems, best practices, and access controls to protect your data from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.
11. Changes to This Policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically. All changes will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. We encourage you to review this policy regularly to stay informed.
12. Contact Us
For questions, concerns, or data-related requests, please contact:
Email: [email protected]
Website: melindawenner.com
Thank you for trusting Melinda Wenner. Your privacy matters to us.