1. Who I Am

This is the personal website of Kelli M. Castillo — author, blogger, and storyteller. This policy explains how information is collected, used, and protected when you visit kellimcastillo.com.

2. What Information Is Collected

When you visit this site, some basic information may be collected automatically, including:

• Browser type and device

• Pages visited and time spent

• General location (country/region level only)

• Referring website

If you fill out the Contact Form, the following is collected:

• Your name

• Your email address

• Your message

If you subscribe to updates or a newsletter:

• Your name and email address

No sensitive personal information is ever collected or stored.

3. How Your Information Is Used

Information collected is used only to:

• Respond to your messages personally

• Send updates about the book, blog, or events (only if you opted in)

• Improve the website experience

• Understand general traffic patterns

Your information is never sold, rented, or shared with third parties for marketing purposes. Ever.

4. Cookies

This site uses basic cookies to keep things running smoothly — things like remembering your preferences and analyzing site traffic through tools like Google Analytics.

You can disable cookies in your browser settings at any time. The site will still work without them.

5. Third-Party Services

This site may use the following third-party tools:

• Google Analytics — for understanding site traffic (anonymized)

• Squarespace — website hosting platform

• Mailchimp or similar — for email list management (if applicable)

Each of these services has their own privacy policy, which governs how they handle data.

6. Email List

If you sign up for updates:

• You can unsubscribe at any time — every email includes an unsubscribe link

• Your email will never be shared with anyone

• You'll only hear from Kelli when there's something genuinely worth saying

7. Children's Privacy

This site is not directed at children under the age of 13. No information is knowingly collected from minors.

8. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Ask what personal data is held about you

• Request correction or deletion of your data

• Opt out of any communications at any time

To make any of these requests, simply reach out via the Contact page.

9. Changes to This Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated occasionally. The "Last Updated" date at the top will always reflect the latest version. Continued use of the site means you're comfortable with any changes.

10. Get in Touch

Questions, concerns, or just want to say hi?

Head over to the Contact page — a real person will read and respond to your message.