Effective Date: May 30, 2025
Introduction
The Gentlewoman’s Guide (“Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website, https://thegentlewomansguide.com (the “Website”). By accessing or using the Website, you agree to this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
We collect both personal information you voluntarily provide and automatically collected data when you interact with the Website.
a. Personal Information
When you sign up for newsletters, leave comments, or contact us, we may collect:
- Your name
- Email address
- Any other information you choose to share
b. Usage Data
We may automatically collect technical data such as:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Pages visited
- Time and date of visit
- Referring URL
- Device type and operating system
2. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to:
- Improve your browsing experience
- Understand how users interact with our content
- Offer tailored content and ads
You can disable cookies through your browser settings. Doing so may affect your ability to use some features of the Website. By continuing to use our Website, you consent to our use of cookies in accordance with this policy.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Operate and maintain the Website
- Personalize your experience
- Respond to inquiries and provide support
- Send newsletters and marketing communications (with your consent)
- Monitor and analyze usage trends
- Detect and prevent fraud or misuse
4. Affiliate Links and Third-Party Services
The Gentlewoman’s Guide uses affiliate links to earn a small commission—at no extra cost to you—when you make a purchase or sign up through certain links on our site.
5. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell your personal data. We may share information with trusted third parties who help us operate the Website or perform services, including:
- Email marketing providers
- Analytics platforms (like Google Analytics)
- Legal authorities, if required by law
6. Data Retention
We retain your data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, including for legal and accounting obligations.
7. Your Rights (GDPR & CCPA)
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA) or California, you have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Correct inaccurate data
- Request deletion of your data
- Object to or restrict how we process your data
- Request data portability
- Opt out of data selling (California only – we do not sell your data)
To exercise your rights, email us at contact@thegentlewomansguide.com.
8. Security
We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information. However, no online transmission is ever completely secure. You use the Website at your own risk.
9. Children’s Privacy
This Website is not intended for children under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect data from minors. If we learn we have, we will delete it promptly.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. The most recent version will always be posted here with the effective date at the top.
11. Contact
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact:
The Gentlewoman’s Guide
📧 [email protected]
🌐 https://thegentlewomansguide.com