Last updated: October 2, 2026
This Privacy Policy explains how information is collected and used when you visit susanwheelersmith.com, contact me, leave a comment, or subscribe to updates.
Information you provide
When you leave a comment, submit a contact form, or subscribe, you may provide your name, email address, comment, message, or subscription preferences. This information is used to respond to you, manage comments, and deliver updates you request.
Comments posted on this website may be publicly visible. Please avoid including private or sensitive information in your comments.
Website information and statistics
This website is hosted by WordPress.com and uses Jetpack services. These services may process technical information such as your IP address, browser and device information, pages visited, referring website, and the date and time of your visit.
Jetpack Stats helps me understand how readers find and use the website. Hosting and security services also process information to operate the site and protect it from misuse.
Comments and spam protection
Comment forms may collect your IP address and browser information for security and spam detection. Where Akismet spam protection is enabled, comment information may be sent to that service for review.
If you use a Gravatar profile, your profile image may appear alongside an approved comment.
Email subscriptions
When you subscribe to updates, your email address and any other information you submit are used to manage your subscription and send the messages you request.
Email services may record delivery information and, depending on their settings, whether messages are opened or links are clicked. You can unsubscribe using the link in a subscription email.
Subscriptions made through Substack are also subject to Substack’s privacy policy.
WordPress.com and Jetpack manage subscriptions to this website. If you subscribe through WordPress.com, your email address and subscrption preferences are processed to deliver post notifications. You can manage your subscription or unsubscribe through the links provided in those emails. These subscriptions are separate from my Substack newsletter.
Cookies and embedded content
This website and its service providers may use cookies or similar technologies for site features, preferences, security, and statistics. You can manage cookies through your browser settings, although blocking them may affect some features.
Embedded videos, social media posts, or other content may collect information and use cookies as though you visited the provider’s website directly.
Affiliate and external links
Some links lead to other websites, including retailers and affiliate partners. Those websites have their own privacy practices and may use tracking technologies to attribute purchases or referrals. Please see my Affiliate Disclosure for information about commissions.
Service providers and retention
Information may be processed by providers that support hosting, security, statistics, communications, and subscriptions. Their practices and retention periods vary by service.
Comments, messages, and subscription records may remain stored until they are deleted or are no longer needed. Some records may need to be retained for security, administrative, or legal purposes.
Your choices and questions
You may unsubscribe from email updates, manage browser cookies, or contact me to request access to, correction of, or deletion of personal information associated with this website. Some information may need to be retained where permitted or required by law.
For privacy questions or requests, email:
susanwheelersmith.writer@gmail.com
Updates
This policy may be revised as the website’s features or services change. The date above will reflect the latest revision.