Effective Date: July 13, 2025
Welcome to Lynn Flournoy Writes — a personal blog where I share my writing process, creative works, book reviews, and writing tips.
This Privacy Policy explains how your information is collected, used, and protected when you visit this site.
Who I Am
My name is Lynn Flournoy, an independent author. This is my personal blog where I document my writing journey. If you have any questions about this policy or how your information is handled, please contact me at:
What Information I Collect and Why
I may collect the following information when you visit this site:
- Email Address – if you sign up for my newsletter.
- Comment Information – if you leave a comment, WordPress may collect your name, email, and IP address.
- Website Usage Data – through Google Analytics to understand how visitors use the site.
- Cookies – small text files stored in your browser to help the site function and analyze performance.
How Information Is Collected
Your data may be collected through:
- Newsletter forms (powered by Mailchimp)
- Comment sections and contact forms (via WordPress plugins)
- Analytics tracking (via Google Analytics)
- Cookies that help improve performance and remember your preferences
How I Use Your Data
Your information is only used to:
- Send you email updates (if you’ve subscribed)
- Respond to comments or questions
- Improve the website through analytics insights
I do not sell or share your data for advertising purposes.
Third-Party Services I Use
This blog relies on the following tools and services:
- Mailchimp – to manage email newsletters
- Google Analytics – to collect anonymous site traffic data
- WordPress Plugins – to manage blog features like comments and forms
Each of these services may collect or process limited data based on their own privacy practices.
Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access the personal data I may hold about you
- Request corrections or deletion of your data
- Unsubscribe from emails at any time (unsubscribe links are included in every newsletter)
To make any of these requests, contact me at [email protected].
Respecting My Work
All original writing, posts, and creative content on this blog are protected by copyright. You may not copy, reuse, or republish any part of my work without my explicit written permission.
You’re welcome to share links to my content — thank you! But please do not pass my work off as your own.
Cookie Notice
This site uses cookies to improve your experience and analyze traffic. By using this site, you consent to the use of cookies. You can disable cookies at any time in your browser settings.
Affiliate Disclosure (Coming Later)
I do not currently use affiliate links. If I decide to include them in the future, I’ll clearly disclose when a link is an affiliate link, and this policy will be updated accordingly.
Changes to This Policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time. The most recent version will always be posted here, with the effective date at the top.
Contact
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, feel free to reach out: