Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 2024

This Privacy Policy explains how Calm Without Screens ("we", "us", or "our") collects, uses, and safeguards information when you visit our website at calmwithoutscreens.com (the "Site"). Please read this policy carefully. If you disagree with its terms, please discontinue use of the Site.

1. Information we collect

Information you provide voluntarily

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when you:

• Subscribe to our email newsletter (email address, and optionally your first name)
• Submit a contact form (name, email address, and message content)
• Download a free guide or resource

Information collected automatically

When you visit the Site, certain information may be collected automatically, including:

• Your IP address and general geographic location
• Browser type and version
• Pages visited and time spent on those pages
• Referring website or source
• Device type (desktop, mobile, tablet)

This data is collected through standard web analytics tools (such as Google Analytics or a privacy-friendly alternative) and is used in aggregate form to understand how visitors use the Site.

2. How we use your information

The information we collect is used to:

• Deliver the email newsletter and free resources you requested
• Respond to contact form enquiries
• Understand how the Site is used in order to improve it
• Comply with legal obligations

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for their own marketing purposes.

3. Email communications

If you subscribe to our newsletter, you will receive periodic emails containing articles, resources, and calm living ideas relevant to the site's content. You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the "unsubscribe" link at the bottom of any email, or by contacting us directly.

We use a third-party email service provider to deliver our newsletters. Your email address is stored on their platform in accordance with their own privacy policy. We will always link to that policy clearly when relevant.

4. Cookies

This Site may use cookies — small text files stored on your device — to improve functionality and analyse traffic. Cookies used may include:

• Essential cookies: Necessary for the Site to function correctly
• Analytics cookies: Used to understand visitor behaviour in aggregate (e.g. Google Analytics)
• Affiliate tracking cookies: Set by third-party retailers when you click affiliate links

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of some parts of the Site.

5. Affiliate links and third-party sites

This Site contains affiliate links to third-party websites (such as Amazon). When you click these links, you may be subject to the privacy policies of those third-party sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of external websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policy of any site you visit.

For more detail on our affiliate relationships, please read our Affiliate Disclosure.

6. Data retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy, or as required by law. Email subscriber data is retained until you unsubscribe. Contact form data is retained for a reasonable period to allow us to respond and maintain records.

7. Your rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• The right to access the personal data we hold about you
• The right to request correction of inaccurate data
• The right to request deletion of your data
• The right to withdraw consent at any time (e.g. unsubscribing from emails)
• The right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority (EU/UK residents)

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us and we will respond promptly.

8. Children's privacy

This Site is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.

9. Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, the "last updated" date at the top of this page will be revised. We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

10. Contact

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact us via the contact page.