Last Updated: Nov 2025
At The Soft Word, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your data when you visit our website.
Information We Collect
Information You Provide
When you interact with The Soft Word, you may provide:
- Comments: Name and email address when leaving comments on blog posts
- Contact Information: Email address if you contact us directly
- Newsletter Subscription: Email address if you subscribe to our newsletter
Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our website, we automatically collect:
- Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent, links clicked
- Device Information: Browser type, operating system, IP address
- Cookies: Small data files stored on your device (see Cookies section below)
How We Use Your Information
We use collected information to:
- Respond to your comments and communications
- Send newsletters or updates (only if you’ve subscribed)
- Analyze website traffic and improve user experience
- Prevent spam and abuse
- Comply with legal obligations
Cookies
Our website uses cookies to:
- Remember your preferences
- Analyze site traffic through analytics services
- Enable certain website features
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect website functionality.
Types of Cookies We Use:
- Essential Cookies: Necessary for basic website functions
- Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our site
- Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences
Third-Party Services
We may use third-party services that collect information:
Analytics
- Google Analytics: Tracks website usage and visitor behavior
- These services have their own privacy policies governing data use
Social Media
- Social sharing buttons may track your interactions
- Each platform has its own privacy policy
Advertising
- We may display advertisements through third-party networks
- Ad networks may use cookies to show relevant ads
Data Security
We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information. However, no internet transmission is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of data transmitted to our website.
Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights regarding your personal data:
- Access: Request information about data we hold
- Correction: Request correction of inaccurate data
- Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data
- Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from communications at any time
Data Retention
We retain your personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date. Continued use of the website after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us here:
Consent
By using The Soft Word, you consent to this Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.
Your privacy matters to us. We’re committed to transparency about how we handle your information.