Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 2025

Introduction

Welcome to Motes & Ink ("we," "our," or "us"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website motesandink.com and use our services, including our creative tools and content.

Information We Collect

We may collect information about you in a variety of ways:

Personal Data

• Contact information (name, email address) when you reach out to us
• Account information if you create an account for our tools
• Communication data when you interact with us

Usage Data

• Information about your device, browser, and operating system
• Pages visited, time spent on pages, and navigation patterns
• Referral sources and search terms used to find our site

How We Use Your Information

We use collected information for various purposes:

• To provide, operate, and maintain our website and services
• To improve, personalize, and expand our website and tools
• To communicate with you about our books, tools, and services
• To send you updates, marketing communications, and other information (with your consent)
• To analyze usage patterns and optimize user experience

Third-Party Services

Our website uses several third-party services:

Google AdSense

We use Google AdSense to display advertisements. Google may use cookies and other tracking technologies 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.

Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to analyze website traffic and usage patterns. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect anonymous information about how visitors use our site. You can learn more about Google's privacy practices at Google Privacy Policy.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to:

• Remember your preferences and settings
• Analyze website traffic and user behavior
• Serve relevant advertisements
• Improve website functionality and user experience

You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.

Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal data:

• The right to access your personal information
• The right to correct inaccurate personal information
• The right to request deletion of your personal information
• The right to restrict or object to processing of your personal information
• The right to data portability

Children's Privacy

Our services are not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.

Contact Information

International Users

If you are accessing our website from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States where our servers are located and our central database is operated.

California Privacy Rights

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to know what personal information we collect and how we use it, and the right to delete your personal information.