Privacy Policy

Effective Date: May 20, 2025

Welcome to the website of Tonya Lailey (“we,” “us,” or “our”). We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information responsibly. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, especially through our contact forms at https://www.tonyalailey.ca/contact and https://www.tonyalailey.ca/postcard-poems.

1. Information We Collect

a. Through Contact Forms
When you submit inquiries via our contact forms, we may collect:

Your full name
Your email address
Your phone number (if provided)
Your message or comments
Any other personal information you choose to include

b. Postcard Poems Form
Specifically, when you use the postcard poems form at https://www.tonyalailey.ca/postcard-poems, we collect:

Your name (optional)
Your email address (optional)
The content of your postcard poem (i.e., the poem or message you submit)
Any additional details or preferences you provide related to the postcard

c. Automatically Collected Data
We may also collect certain technical information automatically, such as your IP address, browser type, device information, and browsing activity on our site, through cookies and similar tracking technologies.

2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information you provide to:

Respond to your inquiries or requests
Send you updates, newsletters, or responses related to your postcard poems (if you have opted in)
Improve our website, services, and user experience
Comply with legal obligations

3. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share your data with:

Service providers assisting with website hosting, email delivery, or technical support
Legal authorities or law enforcement agencies if required by law

4. Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, or as required by law. If you wish to delete your data, please contact us.

5. Your Rights and Choices
Under Canadian privacy laws (PIPEDA), you have rights including:

Access to your personal data
Correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
Withdrawal of consent at any time (which may affect your ability to use certain features)
Request deletion of your data
To exercise these rights, or for any privacy-related questions, contact us at: [your contact email].

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website uses cookies to enhance your experience. You can configure your browser to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are set.

7. Security Measures
We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or alteration.

8. External Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices or content.

9. Children’s Privacy
Our website is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. The “Effective Date” at the top will be revised accordingly. We encourage you to review this policy regularly.

11. Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding your personal information, please contact us at:
Email: tonya@tonyalailey.ca
Website: https://www.tonyalailey.ca/contact