PRIVACY POLICY
Hej Messmate,
Your privacy matters to us. This policy explains what personal information we collect, how we use it, and what rights you have regarding your data.
Website: https://aswewrite.com/
Contact: linnea@aswewrite.com
Last Updated: August 2025
What Information We Collect
Newsletter Subscriptions:
- Email address and subscription preferences
- Engagement data (opens, clicks, reading time)
- Subscription source and date
Website Visitors:
- Analytics data through tools like Google Analytics
- IP addresses, browser type, device information
- Pages visited, time on site, traffic sources
- Cookie data (see our Cookie Policy for details)
Customers and Purchasers:
- Contact information for order fulfillment
- Purchase history and download access records
- Payment processing data (handled by secure third-party processors)
- Communication history related to orders or support
Community Members:
- Discord interactions and community participation
- Collaborative project contributions and files
- Social media interactions on our platforms
Business Contacts:
- Professional correspondence and inquiry details
- Interview requests and media interaction records
How We Use Your Information
Service Delivery:
- Send newsletters and content updates you’ve subscribed to
- Fulfill orders and provide customer support
- Facilitate community interactions and collaborative projects
Business Operations:
- Analyse website usage to improve user experience
- Manage our email lists and communication preferences
- Process payments and maintain transaction records
- Respond to inquiries and provide support
Marketing and Communication:
- Send information about new releases, events, or relevant updates
- Share community highlights and collaborative opportunities
- Provide exclusive content to subscribers and community members
Legal Compliance:
- Meet tax, accounting, and legal record-keeping requirements
- Respond to legal requests or protect our rights and safety
Who We Share Information With
Service Providers:
- Email marketing platforms (like Substack, ConvertKit) to deliver newsletters
- Analytics services (like Google Analytics) to understand site usage
- Payment processors to handle transactions securely
- Hosting providers to keep our website running
- Community platforms (like Discord) for member interactions
Legal Requirements:
We may disclose information if required by law, legal process, or to protect rights and safety
Business Transfers:
Information may transfer if our business is sold, merged, or substantially reorganised.
We never sell your personal information to third parties for their marketing purposes.
With Your Consent:
We may share information for other purposes with your explicit permission.
International Data Transfers
We’re based in the UK but use international service providers. When data is transferred outside your country, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place through:
- Standard contractual clauses
- Adequacy decisions by relevant authorities
- Service providers with appropriate certifications
See our GDPR Compliance Statement for more details about international transfers and your rights.
Data Security
We protect your information through:
- Encrypted data transmission (HTTPS)
- Secure hosting with reputable providers
- Regular security updates and monitoring
- Limited access on a need-to-know basis
- Secure backup and recovery procedures
However, no internet transmission is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security but we use industry-standard practices to protect your data.
How Long We Keep Your Information
We retain different types of data for different periods based on legal requirements and business needs. See our Data Retention Policy for specific timeframes for each category of information.
Generally:
- Active subscriptions: Until you unsubscribe
- Customer data: Up to 7 years for legal compliance
- Analytics data: 26 months maximum
- Community interactions: Based on platform policies and activity levels
Your Rights and Choices
Control Your Subscriptions:
- Unsubscribe from newsletters using links in emails
- Update preferences through your account or by contacting us
Access and Correction:
- Request a copy of personal data we hold about you
- Ask us to correct inaccurate or incomplete information
Data Portability:
- Request your data in a portable format where technically feasible
Deletion:
- Request deletion of your personal data (subject to legal retention requirements)
EU Residents: See our GDPR Compliance Statement for additional rights under European data protection law.
Children’s Privacy
We don’t knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. Our content and services are directed at adult audiences. If we discover we have collected information from a child under 13, we will delete it promptly.
Parents who believe we may have collected information from their child can contact us for immediate removal.
Cookies and Tracking
We use cookies and similar technologies to improve website functionality and understand how visitors use our site. See our Cookie Policy for detailed information about what cookies we use and how to manage them.
Third-Party Content
Our website may include embedded content from other sites (videos, social media posts, etc.). These third-party sites may collect data according to their own privacy policies. We’re not responsible for the privacy practices of external websites.
AI Collaboration
Some of our content creation involves AI tools and partners. When AI assists in creating content or managing business operations, we maintain control over any personal data involved and ensure it’s handled according to this privacy policy.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy as our business evolves or legal requirements change. We’ll post updated versions on this page with a new “Last Updated” date.
For significant changes affecting how we use your personal information, we’ll notify you by email where possible or through prominent notice on our website.
Contact Us About Privacy
Questions about this privacy policy? Want to exercise your data rights? Need help with privacy-related concerns?
Email: linnea@aswewrite.com
Subject Line: Privacy Inquiry
We aim to respond to privacy requests within 30 days.
Related Policies
For more detailed information about specific aspects of our data handling:
- Cookie Policy – Details about cookies and tracking technologies
- Data Retention Policy – Specific timeframes for keeping different types of data
- GDPR Compliance Statement – Rights for EU residents and compliance details
Privacy-protected waters and fair winds,
//Captain Linn & Sir Bear 🏴☠️
The Resilience
[Last updated: 25 August 2025]