Privacy Policy

Last updated: February 10, 2026

Welcome to melpriestley.ca (“we,” “our,” or “this site”). Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding that information.

Information We Collect

Personal Information

You may voluntarily provide personal information such as:

Your name
Email address

This occurs when you subscribe to a newsletter, leave a comment, or contact us directly.

Non-Personal Information

We may automatically collect certain non-identifying information, including:

Browser type
Device type
IP address
Pages visited and time spent on the site

This data helps us understand how visitors use the site and improve content.

Cookies

melpriestley.ca uses cookies and similar technologies to:

Store visitor preferences
Understand site usage
Improve user experience

You can disable cookies through your browser settings. Some site features may not function properly if cookies are disabled.

How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

Operate and maintain the website
Respond to inquiries or messages
Send newsletters or updates (only if you opt in)
Analyze site performance and improve content

We do not sell or rent your personal information.

Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), we process your personal data under the following legal bases:

Your consent (e.g., subscribing to a newsletter)
Legitimate interests (e.g., website analytics and security)
Compliance with legal obligations

You may withdraw consent at any time.

Your Data Protection Rights (GDPR)

If you are a resident of the EEA, you have the right to:

Access the personal data we hold about you
Request correction of inaccurate data
Request deletion of your personal data
Restrict or object to data processing
Request data portability
Lodge a complaint with a data protection authority

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

California Privacy Rights (CCPA / CPRA)

If you are a California resident, you have the right to:

Know what personal information we collect about you
Request access to or deletion of your personal information
Opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information
Not be discriminated against for exercising your privacy rights

melpriestley.ca does not sell or share personal information as defined under the CCPA/CPRA.

You may submit a privacy-related request by contacting us at the email address below. We may need to verify your identity before processing your request.

Third-Party Services

We may use trusted third-party services such as:

Analytics providers (e.g., Google Analytics)
Email marketing or newsletter platforms

These services may collect data in accordance with their own privacy policies. We encourage you to review those policies separately.

Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

Children’s Information

melpriestley.ca does not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If you believe such information has been collected, please contact us and we will promptly remove it.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.

Contact

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your privacy rights, contact us at:

Email: melpriestley@gmail.com
Website: https://melpriestley.ca