Privacy Policy
Last Updated: 7/1/2025
Welcome to Willowmere Home. Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit our website, leave comments, or interact with our content.
1. Who We Are
Welcome to Willowmere Home. Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit our website, leave comments, or interact with our content.
2. Information We Collect
a. Comments
When visitors leave comments on the site, we collect:
Data shown in the comments form: Name, email, and comment text.
IP address and browser user agent string: Helps with spam detection.
If reCAPTCHA is enabled, Google may collect information per their Privacy Policy.
✅ Your email is not publicly displayed and is used for:
Managing and moderating comments
Sending comment notifications if you opt-in
Subscribing you to our Willowmere Home newsletter if you select the combined notification and newsletter option
Contacting you directly about your comment if needed
b. User Registration
If you create an account to comment:
We collect your username, email address, and password (stored securely).
Your email may also be added to our newsletter list if you consent during registration.
c. Newsletter Signup
When you subscribe to our newsletter:
We collect your name and email address.
We use this to send you updates, tips, and reflections related to Willowmere Home.
You can unsubscribe at any time via the link in our emails.
d. Cookies
We use cookies to:
Remember your preferences
Facilitate commenting and login
Analyze website traffic and usage for improvement
You can adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies if you prefer.
e. Analytics
We use third-party analytics services (e.g. Google Analytics) to understand how visitors interact with our site. This data is anonymous and used to improve our content and user experience.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use collected information to:
Display comments and manage community interactions
Maintain website security and prevent spam
Send newsletters and updates if you have subscribed
Analyze site performance and improve content
4. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell or trade your personal information. We may share data with:
Service providers: Hosting, security, email delivery, and analytics providers who help run this site.
Legal authorities: If required to comply with applicable laws.
5. How We Protect Your Information
We implement reasonable security measures to protect your personal data. However, no website is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute protection.
6. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
Access, correct, or delete your personal information
Withdraw consent to processing
Lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority
Contact us at [your contact email] for any data requests.
7. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to other sites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Please review their policies separately.
8. Children’s Privacy
Willowmere Home is intended for adults aged 18 and over, with a primary focus on people over 50. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us at [your contact email], and we will delete it promptly.
9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with the updated date above.
10. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact us at:
📧 willowmerehome@gmail.com