Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 17/11/2025

1. Introduction

Phillip J. West is Writing("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website www.phillipjwestiswriting.com , in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following categories of personal information:

• Identifiers: Name, email address, IP address, and similar identifiers
• Internet Activity: Browsing history, search history, and interactions with our website
• Geolocation Data: Approximate location based on IP address
• Commercial Information: Records of products or services purchased or considered
• Inferences: Preferences or characteristics inferred from other data

We collect this information:

• Directly from you (e.g., when you fill out a form)
• Automatically through cookies and similar technologies

3. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

We process your personal data based on:

• Your consent
• The necessity to perform a contract
• Compliance with legal obligations
• Our legitimate interests (e.g., improving our services)

4. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Provide and maintain our website
• Personalize your experience
• Communicate with you
• Analyze usage and improve our services
• Comply with legal obligations

5. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share it with:

• Service Providers who help us operate our website
• Legal Authorities when required by law
• Third Parties with your consent or as permitted by law

6. Your Rights Under GDPR

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
• Request deletion of your data
• Restrict or object to processing
• Data portability
• Withdraw consent at any time

7. Your Rights Under CCPA

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

• Know what personal information we collect and how we use it
• Request deletion of your personal information
• Opt out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell your data)
• Non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights

To exercise your rights, contact us at phillipjwest@phillipjwestiswriting.com

8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings or our cookie banner.

9. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law.

10. Data Transfers

If you are located outside the UK or EEA, your information may be transferred to and processed in countries that may not provide the same level of data protection. We take appropriate safeguards to ensure your data is protected.

11. Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new policy on this page.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact us at: phillipjwest@phillipjwestiswriting.com