Effective Date: November 11, 2025
Website: www.sarawhittle.com
1. Introduction
Welcome to www.sarawhittle.com (the “Site”), operated by Sara Whittle (“we,” “us,” or “our”).
Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you visit or interact with our Site. By accessing or using our Site, you agree to this Policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use immediately.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Information You Provide
We collect information you voluntarily provide, including when you:
- Leave comments, feedback, or contact us via forms or email.
- Subscribe to newsletters or updates (name, email address, etc.).
- Participate in surveys, promotions, or giveaways.
- Purchase products or services through affiliate or linked sites.
2.2 Information Collected Automatically
When you visit www.sarawhittle.com, we automatically collect:
- Device and usage data: IP address, browser type, operating system, time zone, referring URLs, pages viewed, time spent, and interaction data.
- Cookies and similar technologies: Used to remember preferences, analyze usage, and personalize your experience. (See Section 4 below.)
- Analytics information: Collected via services like Google Analytics (see Section 5).
2.3 Information from Third Parties
We may receive information from:
- Analytics providers and social media platforms (if you connect accounts or interact via embedded content).
- Affiliate partners or advertising networks (for tracking referrals or conversions).
We only collect or share information consistent with applicable data protection laws and Google’s guidelines.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Operate, maintain, and improve our Site and services.
- Personalize user experience and content recommendations.
- Communicate with you (respond to messages, send newsletters or updates).
- Analyze website traffic and user behaviour for optimization.
- Detect and prevent fraud, abuse, or security threats.
- Comply with legal and regulatory obligations.
We never sell your personal data.
4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking tools to enhance user experience and measure performance. These may include:
- Essential cookies – required for basic website functionality.
- Analytics cookies – to understand usage patterns.
- Advertising cookies (if applicable) – for interest-based or affiliate marketing.
You can manage or disable cookies in your browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may affect certain features or functionality of the Site.
For more details on Google’s cookie practices, visit Google’s Privacy & Terms page.
5. Analytics and Google Services
We use Google Analytics and other similar tools to understand how visitors interact with our Site. Google Analytics may collect information such as your IP address, browser type, referring pages, and time spent on the Site.
This data is used to improve user experience and is processed according to Google’s Privacy Policy.
You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by visiting the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
If we use Google AdSense or other advertising services, these may use cookies to serve personalized ads based on your prior visits. You can manage ad settings via Google Ads Settings.
6. Disclosure of Information
We may share your personal information:
- With service providers who perform functions on our behalf (hosting, email delivery, analytics, etc.).
- For legal compliance, when required by law or government authorities.
- During business changes, such as mergers or acquisitions.
- With your consent, when explicitly granted.
We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties.
7. Data Retention
We retain your personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes described in this Policy or as required by law. Once no longer needed, data is securely deleted or anonymized.
8. Your Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction (e.g., GDPR, CCPA), you may have rights to:
- Access and request a copy of your personal data.
- Correct inaccuracies in your data.
- Request deletion (“right to be forgotten”).
- Restrict or object to data processing.
- Withdraw consent at any time.
- Request data portability.
To exercise these rights, contact us at hello.whittle@gmail.com. We will respond within a reasonable time frame.
9. International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries outside your own. Where required by law, we implement safeguards (such as standard contractual clauses) to ensure your data is protected.
10. Security
We use appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse. However, no transmission over the internet is 100% secure. Use of the Site is at your own risk.
11. Children’s Privacy
Our Site is not directed to individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, contact us and we will delete it promptly.
12. Third-Party Links and Content
www.sarawhittle.com may contain links to external websites or embedded content (e.g., videos, social media posts). We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those third-party sites. Please review their privacy policies before interacting.
13. Affiliate Links and Advertising Disclosure
Some posts may include affiliate links to products or services. This means we may earn a commission if you click or make a purchase through those links, at no extra cost to you.
Each affiliate partner has its own privacy policy governing how it handles data. We encourage you to review those before engaging.
14. “Do Not Track” Signals
Currently, we do not respond to “Do Not Track” browser signals. We continue to monitor developments and update this policy if such standards are implemented.
15. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Policy periodically to reflect changes in practices or legal requirements. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.
16. Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact:
Sara Whittle
📧 Email: hello.whittle@gmail.com
🌐 Website: www.sarawhittle.com