Last Updated: October 2025
1. Introduction
Welcome to Wordstrumpet.com. This website is owned and operated by Charlotte Rains Dixon. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit our site, subscribe to our newsletter, comment on blog posts, or interact with us in any way.
We respect your privacy and comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), and other applicable privacy laws.
2. Information We Collect
a. Information you provide directly:
- Newsletter signup (Mailchimp): When you subscribe, we collect your name and email address. Mailchimp stores this data securely on our behalf. You can unsubscribe at any time using the link in any newsletter.
- Comments: When you leave a comment on a post, WordPress stores your name, email, IP address, and your comment text to prevent spam and display your comment publicly.
b. Information collected automatically:
When you browse our site, we may collect non-identifying information such as:
- IP address and general location (city/country, not exact address)
- Browser type, operating system, and device type
- Pages visited and time spent on site
This information is collected using:
- Slimstat Analytics (privacy-friendly WordPress plugin that stores anonymised data on our own server)
- Cookies (small files stored on your device — see Section 5 below)
- Embedded content (e.g. YouTube videos or Google Fonts), which may set third-party cookies
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Send newsletters you’ve subscribed to
- Respond to comments or questions
- Analyse site traffic and improve our content
- Display advertisements (Google Ads)
- Comply with legal obligations
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data. We only share limited information with service providers necessary to operate this site (e.g. Mailchimp, Google Ads, or our hosting provider).
4. Legal Basis for Processing /GDPR)
We process personal data under one or more of the following lawful bases:
- Consent: When you subscribe to the newsletter or accept cookies.
- Legitimate interest: To improve the website and monitor performance.
- Legal obligation: To comply with laws or respond to lawful requests.
You can withdraw consent at any time by unsubscribing from emails or changing your cookie settings.
5. Cookies and Tracking
This site uses Complianz to manage cookie consent. You will see a banner allowing you to accept or reject optional cookies. Complianz stores your preferences in a consent cookie that contains no personal information.
Common cookies on this site include:
- Necessary cookies – core site functions (WordPress, security, consent preferences)
- Statistics cookies – Slimstat Analytics (anonymous, expires after ~30 minutes)
- Marketing cookies – Google Ads (for showing relevant ads; expire after 30 days–2 years)
- Comment cookies – remember your name/email if you choose “Save my details for next time”
In addition to the main categories of cookies listed above, our site also uses a small number of miscellaneous technical cookies required for functionality or plugin integration. These include:
- CleanTalk Anti-Spam cookies (
ct_has_key_up,ct_has_input_focused,ct_cookies_type) – used to distinguish between human visitors and bots; do not store personal data. - Slimstat Analytics cookie (
slimstat_offline_queue) – stores temporary analytics data while offline; anonymised and deleted at session end. - Elementor editor cookie (
e_kit-elements-defaults) – stores editor preferences for site administrators. - Mixpanel cookies (
mp_tab_id_mixpanel_...,mp_gen_new_tab_id_mixpanel_...) – used by Mixpanel or related plugins for anonymous session tracking. - Miscellaneous system cookies (
alltop_...) – used for performance or caching purposes.
All these cookies are managed via Complianz and are subject to your consent preferences. None of them are used to store or share personally identifiable information.
You can change or withdraw your consent anytime by reopening the cookie settings (link in footer). For more information see our Cookie Policy here.
6. Advertising and Google Services
We display Google Ads on Wordstrumpet.com. Google may use cookies to serve personalised or non-personalised ads. If you opt out via the Complianz banner or through our “Do Not Sell My Info” page, only non-personalised ads will appear.
Learn more about Google’s data use here: https://policies.google.com/technologies/ads
7. Newsletter
We use Mailchimp to manage our email list and send newsletters. Mailchimp stores your information securely and complies with GDPR and other privacy laws. Each email we send includes an unsubscribe link.
Mailchimp’s privacy policy: https://mailchimp.com/legal/privacy/
8. Your Rights
Depending on where you live, you may have the right to:
- Access, correct, or delete your personal data
- Withdraw consent or object to processing
- Request that we restrict or transfer your data
- Lodge a complaint with a data-protection authority
To exercise your rights, contact us at charlotte@charlotterainsdixon.com
9. California Privacy Rights (CPRA)
If you are a California resident, you have the right to:
- Request disclosure of what personal information we collect and share
- Request deletion of your data (subject to lawful exceptions)
- Direct us not to sell or share your personal information
We do not sell personal information, but if you wish to opt out of data sharing for personalised ads, visit our Opt-Out Preferences page or email us directly.
10. Data Security and Retention
We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your data. Information collected through Slimstat is stored on our secure hosting account in the EU. We retain personal information only as long as necessary to provide services or meet legal obligations.
11. International Visitors
Our site is based in the United States but may be accessed globally. By using the site, you acknowledge that your data may be processed in the U.S. or other jurisdictions.
12. Contact
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact:
Charlotte Rains Dixon
Email: charlotte@charlotterainsdixon.com
