PRIVACY POLICY

Mary C. Sheppard (“we,” “our,” or “this website”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how information is collected, used, and safeguarded when you visit this website.

Information We Collect

Personal Information

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide, including:

Name
Email address
Any information shared through contact forms or email inquiries

Non-Personal Information

We may automatically collect non-identifying information such as:

Browser type and device information
Pages visited and time spent on the site
General geographic location (e.g., country or region)

This data helps us understand how visitors interact with the website and improve its content.

How Your Information Is Used

Information collected may be used to:

Respond to inquiries or messages
Send newsletters or updates (only if you opt in)
Improve website performance and content
Maintain website security

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.

This website may use cookies or similar technologies to enhance user experience and analyze site traffic. You can choose to disable cookies through your browser settings, though some features may not function as intended.

Third-Party Services

We may use trusted third-party services (such as email marketing platforms or website analytics tools) to operate this website. These providers only access information necessary to perform their services and are required to protect your data.

This website may also contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party sites.

Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, misuse, or disclosure. However, no online transmission or storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

Request access to personal information we hold about you
Request corrections or deletion of your information
Withdraw consent for communications at any time

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information below.

Children’s Privacy

This website is not intended for children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

Changes to This Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

Contact

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact:

Mary C. Sheppard at mcsheppard@gmail.com