Last updated: 6/17/25
Welcome to AleahFitzwater.com. This is a space for art, poetry, music, and musings. Your privacy is important to me, and I want to be transparent about how your data is collected and used when you visit my site.
This privacy policy explains what kind of personal information is collected, how it’s used, and the choices you have.
1. Who I Am
I’m Aleah Fitzwater, a creator, writer, and music enthusiast. This site is a personal creative project… not a corporation. That being said, I still respect your privacy and your rights.
2. What I Collect (and Why)
When you visit AleahFitzwater.com, I may collect the following:
- Basic website analytics (like page views, traffic sources, and country): This helps me understand what content people enjoy so I can create more of it. This is anonymized and does not personally identify you.
- Email addresses (if you subscribe or contact me): Used only to send you newsletters or replies to your messages …Never sold or shared.
- Comments or contact form submissions: If you leave a comment or reach out via a contact form, I collect what you share, your name (if provided), and your email so I can respond meaningfully.
- Embedded content (e.g., YouTube, SoundCloud): Some blog posts and music pages may include embedded media. These platforms may collect data according to their own privacy policies.
3. Cookies
Like most websites, I may use cookies (small data files stored on your browser) to make the site work properly and improve your experience.
You can disable cookies in your browser settings at any time. It won’t affect your access to the art, but it may limit some functions (like remembering form inputs).
4. Third-Party Services
I use the following trusted third-party services, which may collect anonymized information:
- Google Analytics (to track site performance)
- Mailchimp or Substack (if you subscribe to newsletters)
- WordPress plugins (such as comment moderation or spam filters)
Each service has its own privacy policy. I do my best to choose services that are GDPR-compliant and privacy-respecting.
5. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
- Access the data I have about you
- Correct or update that data
- Request that I delete your information
- Withdraw consent to communications at any time
Just send me an email at [aleah.fitzwater AT gmail.com], and I’ll respond within a reasonable time.
6. Data Retention
I only keep personal data as long as it’s necessary. For example, to send you a newsletter you signed up for or respond to your message. If you unsubscribe or ask me to delete it, I will.
7. Security
While no website can be 100% secure, I take reasonable precautions to protect your data, including using SSL encryption and secure third-party services.
8. Children’s Privacy
AleahFitzwater.com is not intended for children under the age of 13. I don’t knowingly collect data from children, and if I learn that I have, I will delete it promptly.
9. Changes to This Policy
I may update this Privacy Policy occasionally to reflect changes in laws, technology, or site features. Updates will be posted here with a new effective date.
10. Contact Me
Have questions about your privacy? Want to access or delete your data?
Email me at: Aleah.Fitzwater AT gmail.com
Thank you for visiting and for trusting me with your digital presence.
All the best,
Aleah Fitzwater
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Aleah Fitzwater 