I’m a writer, not a lawyer, but this page is here to explain how your information and privacy are handled when you visit my site. It might sound formal, but it’s just about keeping things transparent and respectful.
(Grab a glass of iced tea if you’d like. I promise there’s no quiz at the end.)
This Privacy Policy describes how information is collected, used, and shared when you visit VickysView.com. Last updated 07/27/2025
Hi, I’m Vicky Edwards, and this is my personal website and creative space.
You can find it at https://vickysview.com, and I’m the one behind everything here—from the writing to the inbox.
Thank you for visiting with me!
Comments
When visitors leave comments on the site, we collect the data shown in the comment form—typically your name, email, and comment text—along with your IP address and browser information to help detect spam.
Logged-in users may have their username displayed alongside their comment. Your profile information is never shown beyond what you choose to share.
If you’re using a Gravatar (a service that displays profile pictures), an anonymized version of your email address may be shared with them to display your avatar. You can review Gravatar’s privacy policy here. Once your comment is approved, your profile picture will appear publicly next to your comment.
If you upload images to the website, you should avoid uploading images with embedded location data (EXIF GPS) included. Visitors to the website can download and extract any location data from images on the website. This site does not allow public media uploads.
Some pages or posts on this site may include embedded content from other websites—like videos, images, or articles. Embedded content behaves just like it would if you visited that site directly.
These third-party sites may collect data about you, use cookies, and track your interaction with their content—especially if you have an account and are logged in to their service (like YouTube, Facebook, etc.).
Who we share your data with
This site may use analytics tools to understand how visitors use the site. These tools collect non-personal data such as pages visited, browser type, device information, and general location (by IP address). This helps me improve the content and user experience.
I do not share analytics data with third parties, and no personally identifying information is collected unless you choose to provide it (for example, through a comment or form).
How long we retain your data
If you leave a comment, the comment and its metadata are retained indefinitely. This helps recognize and approve follow-up comments automatically instead of holding them for moderation.
If you register for a member account, your profile information is stored as long as your account is active. You can log in at any time to view, edit, or delete your information (except your username). Site administrators can also view and update user information.
When you submit a contact form on this site, we collect your name, email address, and any other information you provide. This information is used solely to respond to your message and is not stored on the website or shared with third parties.
If you leave a comment, you may opt-in to saving your name, email address, and website in cookies. These are for your convenience so you don’t have to re-enter your details next time. These cookies will last for one year.
If you register for access to the members-only journal section, we will store basic account data such as your username and email address. Login-related cookies will be set to maintain your session:
A temporary cookie to check if your browser accepts cookies (discarded when you close your browser)
Login cookies that last for two days, or two weeks if you select “Remember Me”
Screen display setting cookies that last for one year
If you edit or publish a post (for users with access), an additional cookie will be saved indicating the post ID. This expires after 1 day.
I’m currently exploring ways to invite writers, readers, and creatives to share their work on this site. While a formal submission process isn’t in place yet, any writing or content shared with me for review or feedback will remain the full property of the original creator.
If I use tools (such as AI or originality checkers) to help review submissions, I’ll always handle your work with care and never publish anything without your explicit permission.
Visitor comments and form submissions may be checked through automated spam detection services, such as Akismet and Google reCAPTCHA, to help keep the site safe and spam-free.
These tools may temporarily process your IP address, browser information, and interaction patterns to assess whether the activity appears to come from a real person or a bot. This data is used solely for spam prevention and is not stored by this site.
For more information, please review the privacy policies of Google reCAPTCHA and Akismet.
If you have an account on this site or have left comments, you can request an exported file of the personal data we hold about you, including anything you’ve provided. You can also request that we erase your personal data. This doesn’t include any data we’re required to keep for administrative, legal, or security reasons.
If you’ve shared creative work for review or feedback through this site, you retain full ownership of your content. I will never publish or redistribute any submission without your explicit permission.
For any privacy-related concerns, you can contact me at vicky@vickysview.com.
If a data breach occurs, I will take steps to notify affected users and comply with any applicable legal obligations.
This site does not use any automated decision-making or user profiling systems.
This site is not intended for children under the age of 13, and I do not knowingly collect personal data from children.
Vicky’s View may display ads provided by third-party ad networks, including Google AdSense, which may use cookies and web beacons to collect data for personalized advertising. You can learn more about how Google uses data here: https://policies.google.com/technologies/ads
Some links on this site may be affiliate links. This means that if you click on a link and make a purchase, I may receive a small commission at no additional cost to you. All recommendations are based on genuine opinions, not compensation.
This website is owned and operated by Vicky Edwards. For any questions, please contact vicky@vickysview.com.
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