I, Kathleen M. Furin, operate this website and take your privacy seriously. This page explains what information I collect, how I use it, and your rights regarding your personal data.

I may collect the following types of information:

• Contact information (name and email address) when you fill out a contact or inquiry form.
• Information you provide when registering for workshops or coaching sessions, such as your name, email, and any details you share about your writing goals.
• Your email address when you subscribe to my newsletter or mailing list.
• Usage data — such as pages visited and time spent on the site — collected automatically via cookies and analytics tools.

I use the information I collect to:

• Respond to your inquiries and communicate with you about my services.
• Deliver coaching, editing, or workshop services you have engaged.
• Send newsletters, updates, or announcements — only with your explicit consent.
• Understand how visitors use my site so I can improve the experience.

I do not share your personal information with outside service providers. Your data stays with me and is used only for the purposes described above. I may disclose your information if required by law or to protect the rights, safety, or property of myself or others.

This site uses cookies to support analytics and basic functionality. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help me understand how visitors use the site. You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings; however, doing so may affect some features of the site.

You have the right to:

• Request access to the personal data I hold about you.
• Request correction of any inaccurate or incomplete information.
• Request deletion of your personal data, subject to any legal obligations I may have to retain it.
• Unsubscribe from my newsletter or email list at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in any email or by contacting me directly.

To exercise any of these rights, please reach out to me through the contact form on this site.

I retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to provide services to you or as required by applicable law. When your data is no longer needed, I will delete or anonymize it.

My website may contain links to external websites. I am not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites. I encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

I may update this policy from time to time. When I do, I will revise the effective date at the top of this page. I encourage you to review it periodically to stay informed. 

If you have any questions or requests regarding this policy or your personal data, please reach out through the contact form on this site. I'm happy to help.