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Effective Date: 8/23/26 Last Updated: 8/23/26
 

This Privacy Policy describes how amandadolan.net (the "Site," "we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and discloses your personal information when you visit or interact with the Site.

This Site is built and hosted on the Wix.com platform, which provides us with the online platform that allows us to sell our products/content and services to you. This Privacy Policy applies to information collected through the Site and does not apply to information collected offline or through other means.

By using the Site, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
 

1. Who We Are

The Site is owned and operated by Dr. Amanda Dolan.

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, you can contact us at: Email: a.dolan2277@gmail.com
 

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide to Us

We collect information you voluntarily provide when you:

• Subscribe to our blog/newsletter: first name, last name, and email address.

• Use our contact form: name, email address, and the content of your message.

• Comment on blog posts (if enabled): name, email address, and comment content.

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you visit the Site, we (and our service providers, including Wix) may automatically collect certain information about your device and usage, including:

• IP address and approximate geographic location

• Browser type and version, device type, and operating system

• Pages viewed, time spent on pages, referring/exit pages, and click activity

• Date and time of visits

2.3 Cookies and Similar Technologies

The Site uses cookies and similar tracking technologies (such as web beacons and pixels) to operate, secure, and improve the Site, remember your preferences, and analyze traffic. This includes cookies placed by Wix itself and by third-party analytics or advertising providers integrated into the Site (if any are added in the future, such as Google Analytics or Meta Pixel).

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings; however, some features of the Site may not function properly without them. Where required by law, we will display a cookie consent banner allowing you to accept or decline non-essential cookies.

2.4 Information from Third-Party Links

The Site contains links to third-party websites and platforms, including:

• Amazon

• Barnes & Noble

• Books-A-Million

• EDlinks Press (Shopify-hosted store)

• LinkedIn

We do not control these third-party sites and are not responsible for their privacy practices. Any information you provide on those sites is governed by their respective privacy policies, which we encourage you to review.
 

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Send you blog updates, book updates, and related content you've subscribed to receive

• Respond to your inquiries submitted through the contact form

• Operate, maintain, and improve the Site

• Monitor and analyze usage and trends to improve user experience

• Detect, prevent, and address technical issues, fraud, or security concerns

• Comply with legal obligations

We do not sell your personal information.
 

4. Legal Basis for Processing (EEA/UK Visitors)

If you are located in the European Economic Area or United Kingdom, we process your personal data on the following legal bases:

• Consent — for newsletter subscriptions and non-essential cookies

• Legitimate interests — for site security, analytics, and improving our services

• Contractual necessity — to respond to inquiries you initiate

• Legal obligation — where required to comply with applicable law
   

5. How We Share Your Information

We may share your information with:

• Wix.com Ltd., our website platform and hosting provider, which processes data on our behalf to operate the Site (see Wix's Privacy Policy)

• Email/newsletter service providers used to deliver blog and subscription content

• Service providers who perform functions on our behalf (e.g., analytics providers), subject to confidentiality obligations

• Legal and regulatory authorities, where required by law, subpoena, or to protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of others

We do not share your personal information with third parties for their own independent marketing purposes without your consent.
 

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law (for example, to resolve disputes or enforce our agreements). Newsletter subscriber data is retained until you unsubscribe.
 

7. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you

• Correct inaccurate or incomplete information

• Request deletion of your personal information

• Object to or restrict certain processing

• Withdraw consent at any time (e.g., unsubscribe from our newsletter using the link in any email)

• Request a copy of your data in a portable format

• Lodge a complaint with a data protection authority (EEA/UK residents) or your state Attorney General (where applicable, U.S. residents)

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at a.dolan2277@gmail.com. We will respond within the timeframe required by applicable law.

California Residents

If you are a California resident, you may have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA/CPRA), including the right to know what personal information is collected, request deletion, and opt out of the "sale" or "sharing" of personal information. We do not sell or share personal information as those terms are defined under California law.
 

8. Children's Privacy

The Site is not directed to children under the age of 13 (or 16, where applicable under GDPR), and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that a child has provided us with personal information without parental consent, we will take steps to delete such information.
 

9. Data Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards, including those provided by Wix's platform infrastructure, to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
 

10. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own, including the United States and countries where Wix and its service providers operate. Where required, appropriate safeguards (such as Standard Contractual Clauses) are used to protect your information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
 

11. Third-Party Wix Features

This Site may use Wix's built-in features, including but not limited to Wix Forms, Wix Blog, and Wix Analytics. These features may involve the collection and processing of data by Wix as an independent data controller/processor. For more information, please review Wix's Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy.
 

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The updated version will be indicated by an updated "Last Updated" date, and the updated version will be effective as soon as it is accessible. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.
 

13. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

Dr. Amanda Dolan Email: a.dolan2277@gmail.com Website: www.amandadolan.net