Privacy Policy

Thank you for visiting chrisandrews.me, the website and blog of author Chris Andrews. I respect and protect the privacy of my website’s users. This privacy policy tells you how I collect and use any information which you may provide.

The term “Personal Information” in this privacy policy means any information where your identity is apparent or can be reasonably ascertained.

In short, I only collect information about you when you choose to join my mailing list or subscribe to my blog. However, you can visit this site without revealing any personal information.

If you use a contact or feedback form on this website you do not need to use your real name (though it helps).

Purpose of website

The purpose of this website is to provide readers with news about my authorly doings, including my works of fiction and non-fiction. While designed to be entertaining, it’s also promotional, and as such utilises Affiliate links to Amazon where relevant.

Personal information

If you subscribe to my email list or blog I will collect the email address you nominate and any other identifying information you provide, such as your name, real or otherwise. Both Luke Skywalker and Snow White are subscribers (totally awesome, right?)

I use MailChimp to collect and manage subscriber information for my newsletter. You may like to review Mailchimp’s privacy policy. You may unsubscribe at any time.

This instance of WordPress manages the names and email addresses blog subscribers. Here’s WordPress’s privacy policy.

Other than in circumstances such as unlawful activity or serious threats to health and safety, I will not share your personal information with any government agency or authority.

Website

My website contains links to other websites. I am not responsible for the privacy practices of other sites. When you go to another website from here, I advise you to read their privacy policy.

Analytics

This website uses Google Analytics, a service which transmits website traffic data to Google servers. I use reports provided by Google Analytics to help understand website traffic and webpage usage. You may like to review the Google Analytics terms of service and privacy policy.

Social media

I use social media sites such as Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter and others. If you choose to “like” or “share” information from this website through these services, you should review the privacy policy of that service. If you are a member of a social media site, the built-in interfaces may allow the social media site to connect your visits to this site with other personal information.