Last updated: September 28, 2026

This Privacy Policy explains how Anne McCarthy Strauss handles personal information collected through www.annemccarthystrauss.com.

Information you provide

When you contact me through this website or by email, I receive the information you choose to share, such as your name, email address, and message. Please avoid including sensitive personal information that is unnecessary for your enquiry.

I use this information to respond to your questions, communicate about my writing and work, and manage our correspondence.

Website information and cookies

The website’s hosting and security services may process technical information, such as IP addresses, browser details, pages requested, and access times, to operate the website and investigate technical or security issues.

WordPress uses cookies for functions such as administrator login. You can manage or delete cookies through your browser settings.

Optional Google Analytics cookies help us understand visits and improve the website. Analytics runs only after you consent. You can change your choice through the website’s privacy settings. Google explains its data use at https://policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites.

Email delivery

The website uses WP Mail SMTP with an authorised Google/Gmail account to deliver website emails. Email processing involves information such as sender and recipient addresses, message subjects, and message content.

The Google connection is authorised by the website’s account holder. Visitors do not need to connect their own Google accounts to contact me. Google processes information under its Privacy Policy.

Service providers and disclosure

Information may be processed by service providers supporting website hosting, maintenance, security, and email delivery, as needed to provide those services.

Information may also be disclosed when required by applicable law or when necessary to investigate abuse or protect the website and its users.

Information retention

Contact submissions are stored in WordPress and delivered by email. Retention arrangements are being reviewed; please contact Anne through the Contact page with questions or deletion requests.

External links

This website links to other websites, including Amazon, Goodreads, and Facebook. When you follow these links, the destination website’s privacy practices apply. Please review its privacy policy before providing personal information.

Security

No website, email service, or method of electronic storage can guarantee complete security. Please use care when deciding what information to send online.

Your requests

You can contact me to ask about personal information you have provided or request its correction or deletion. Requests will be considered in accordance with applicable law, including any requirements to retain information. I may need to verify your identity before responding.

Changes to this policy

This policy may be updated to reflect changes to the website or its information-handling practices. The date above identifies the latest revision.

Contact

For privacy questions or requests, please contact Anne McCarthy Strauss through the Contact page.