Privacy Policy
Last updated: November 8, 2025
Introduction
Willing To Grieve ("we," "our," or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website.
Information We Collect
Information You Provide
When you use our contact form, submit a story, or leave a reflection, you may provide:
- Name (optional in most cases)
- Email address
- Story or message content
Automatically Collected Information
We may collect certain information automatically, including:
- Browser type and version
- Device information
- IP address
- Pages visited and time spent on pages
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Respond to your inquiries and requests
- Review and publish submitted stories (with your consent)
- Improve our website and services
- Understand how visitors use our site
Cookies
We use cookies to improve your experience on our website. You can choose to accept or decline cookies through our cookie banner. Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can modify your browser settings to decline cookies if you prefer.
Third-Party Services
Our website may include:
- Google AdSense: We may display ads through Google AdSense. Google may use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our website or other websites. You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google's Ads Settings.
- Netlify: Our forms are processed through Netlify. Please review Netlify's Privacy Policy for information on how they handle data.
- Buy Me a Coffee: Donations are processed through Buy Me a Coffee. Your payment information is handled by their secure platform.
Data Security
We implement reasonable security measures to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Data Retention
We retain your personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, or as required by law.
Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access the personal information we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Request deletion of your personal information
- Withdraw consent at any time
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information below.
Children's Privacy
Our website is not intended for children under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Contact Form or email: contact@willingtogrieve.com