Your privacy

Last updated: August 8, 2018

Hello, it’s Karen. Copywriter, plain language expert and the creator of ExtraSensorySelling.com.

I created this privacy policy to help you make an informed decision about whether or not to use ExtraSensorySelling.com, or share information with me.

For readers from the EU, I also submit this policy to comply with the basic data protection regulation of the EU, which came into effect on May 25, 2018.

Of course, if you don’t agree with how I'm handling your privacy, the easiest thing to do is stop using the site and don’t hire me. But I hope our relationship doesn’t come to that (smile).

About this privacy policy

This privacy policy shares how ExtraSensorySelling.com collects and protects your:

  • non-personal information that doesn’t identify you, and your
  • personally identifiable information that may.

It also discloses the companies that we link to for web services, and includes direct links to their cookie and privacy policies. These policies operate separately from ExtraSensorySelling.com.

Your non-personal information

When you visit ExtraSensorySelling.com, “cookies” may be generated that capture non personal information about you.

What cookies are and how we use them

Cookies are identifiers or strings of information that are transferred to your computer when you visit our site.

ExtraSensorySelling.com does not put cookies on your computer. Google Analytics sets cookies, and they're transferred through your web browser. The program that helps manage reader comments Disqus may also set cookies.

You have the power to accept, decline or delete cookies by changing the settings in your web browser.

If you decline cookies, you may not be able to experience some of this site’s interactive features. But in general, the site should work just fine.

Cookies and Google Analytics

Google Analytics is the accepted and widely used standard for collecting statistical and technical data on web sites. Site owners use Google Analytics to monitor and improve how their web site functions and its content.

When you visit ExtraSensorySelling.com, Google Analytics recognizes the cookies on your computer and collects information.

The statistical data is then compiled and organized in Google Analytics. As a web site owner, I can access Google Analytics to generally understand where my readers come from, and how people use the site.

Types of non-personal information collected

The non-personal information Google Analytics collects includes the systems you use to access the site, and statistics on how you use the site.

Systems information collected might include:
  • The browser you're using
  • The operating system you have
  • Whether you're using a computer, or mobile device
  • Information about how you connected to our site, such as your Internet service provider, and
  • Other similar information that doesn't identify you personally.
Statistics on how someone uses the site might include:
  • Your country, and other general demographic data
  • Whether you found the site through search or another site
  • The time of day you visited the site
  • How many times you visited a page and how long you spent on each
  • How you click through the site's pages and move around the site
  • Other similar information that doesn't identify you personally.

Systems information is useful in understanding how to improve accessibility and compatibility for all devices and platforms. Usage statistics are helpful in reporting how people are using this site, so I can improve it.

You can opt out of providing non-personal information to Google

I only use this information for my business. I do not share, rent or sell this data to other organizations.

However, the non personal information captured by Google Analytics is shared with Google. And Google stores and manages this data on its servers independently.

Here is Google's privacy policy.

If you do not wish your data to be collected by Google Analytics, you can install its opt-out browser extension or add-on Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

You must consent to accept cookies

Cookies cannot be transferred to your computer without your consent.

When you accept cookies from ExtraSensorySelling.com, you’re indicating that you accept this privacy policy in its entirety.

If you do not agree to this cookies and privacy policy, it’s up to you to:

  • Explicitly decline consent if we ask for it
  • Change your browser settings to decline
  • Take other steps to decline, or
  • Stop using this site.

How to control and refuse cookies

To control the use of cookies, you can set your browsers to accept or reject all cookies automatically, or notify you when a cookie is being requested.

It’s up to you research or consult the Help section of your browser for guidance on how to refuse or control cookies.

If you choose to refuse ExtraSensorySelling.com's cookies, you may not be able to experience certain interactive features of our site.

But most of the time you'll be able to use ExtraSensorySelling.com just fine, whether or not you refuse or control cookies.

Your personally identifiable information

The only way I get personally identifiable information about you, is if you give it to me directly, or through ExtraSensorySelling.com.

In other words, if you voluntarily choose to:

  • Fill out our contact form or any form on this site
  • Sign up to join our email list
  • Email me directly
  • Register for a promotion on the site
  • Respond to surveys on the site
  • Participate in a contest or sweepstakes on the site, or
  • Accept and use other activities, promotions or resources I offer.

Types of personally identifiable information collected

Here are the types of personally identifiable information that you may be asked for.

If you sign up to receive a newsletter

I will ask for your first name and email address.

If you fill out our contact form about my services

I will require your full name, email address, web site and information about your writing project through our contact form.

If you make a purchase from this site

I may ask you for your full name, email address, billing address and credit card number through PayPal.

On PayPal, I may have access to your name and address information, and the amount of the sale so I can have a record of my income. But I do not have access to your banking or credit card information.

PayPal is responsible for keeping your banking information secure. PayPal privacy policy

If you register for a promotion

I will ask you for your first name and email address, so my mailing service can send you more information.

I have access to this information. But your personal data is protected by our mailing service, 1shoppingcart. 1ShoppingCart privacy policy

If you submit comments to our pages

If you submit comments to ExtraSensorySelling.com, the system that manages the comments will require you to enter your first name and email address.

Same thing if you request to be notified:

  • when others’ respond to your comment, or
  • when others submit new comments.

It’s up to you to make sure any photos or personal details you include with your comments that may identify you is secure.

The system I use to manage comments is Disqus. Once you enter your personal information, Disqus is responsible for it. Disqus privacy policy

If you share our content on social media

At times, ExtraSensorySelling.com may allow you share content with your friends and followers on social media.

The personal information you share on these platforms is your responsibility. The data you do enter is the responsibility of the social media platform.

Below are links to the privacy policies of the platforms we may use:

How I might use your personally identifiable information

I do not rent or sell your personal information to anyone.

I might use the personal information you give me through ExtraSensorySelling.com to:

  • Respond to a writing or consulting inquiry submitted using my contact form
  • Respond to email questions, or requests
  • Send periodic electronic newsletters that you subscribed to
  • Send emails related to my services using autoresponders
  • Send information to you that you agreed to receive about topics I think will be interesting to you
  • Promote a resource that I think might be interesting to you
  • Improve the content and use of ExtraSensorySelling.com
  • Run and operate ExtraSensorySelling.com and to display its content correctly
  • Help us respond to your customer service requests efficiently
  • Personalize your experience using ExtraSensorySelling.com
  • Improve our products and services, or
  • Run a promotion, contest, survey or other site feature.

Informing you about affiliate commission links

As of 2018, I’m not using affiliate links on ExtraSensorySelling.com to sell others’ products or services for a commission.

But if one day I decide to do this, I’ll clearly disclose (next to the link) that it is an affiliate link and what that means.

I’ll also include a link to the privacy policy of the company administering the affiliate commissions (known as the affiliate “platform”) on this page.

If you do click on an affiliate link on this site, it will indicate that you consent to that affiliate platform's privacy policy.

If you link to another site through our pages

On ExtraSensorySelling.com, I will occasionally share links to other websites that I think might be interesting or helpful to you.

However, I don’t have any control over how another site will collect, use or manage your information.

If you have a concern, it’s up to you exercise caution. You can do this by reading the privacy policy of the website in question before continuing to use it.

Protecting the privacy of children

ExtraSensorySelling.com was created for adult professionals, who might purchase my writing or consulting services or information products.

I do not work with or offer my services to children. And I do not knowingly collect or use any personally identifiable information from any child under 16 years of age.

To use this site, anyone under the age of 16 must have a parent or guardian provide consent. I am not responsible for those who break this rule.

How your personal information is stored

The non-personal information and personally identifiable information you share while using ExtraSensorySelling.com may be stored by me or another company.

If we’ve been in touch directly, I may have your personal or business information on my personal email account, or on any computer backups I do.

Just like any other professional working with clients.

Here’s a list of the companies connected with ExtraSensorySelling.com that may be storing your data and their privacy policies.

How you can correct or remove your information

If you have submitted personally identifiable information through ExtraSensorySelling.com or directly to me, and would like that information deleted or corrected, please contact me.

Updates to this policy

I reserve the right to make changes to this policy at any time.

If I make a change that increases the risk to your personal information, I will inform you by updating this page. I will also email my newsletter subscribers and provide a new link to this privacy policy.

I encourage you to periodically review this policy so that you will know what information we collect and how we use it.

What happens to your data if this site is sold

If one day I sell ExtraSensorySelling.com, the information you have voluntarily given me may transfer to the new owner as a part of the sale.

If that happens, I’ll notify you by updating this page, and placing an announcement on my home page. I will also notify my newsletter subscribers by email.

At any time when I send you an email, you can unsubscribe automatically through our mailing service by clicking Cancel at the bottom of any page.

If you don’t agree with this cookies and privacy policy

If you do not agree with this policy, I respectfully ask that you stop using ExtraSensorySelling.com.

If you continue using this site, you're indicating that you accept this cookies and privacy policy.

Does this privacy policy sound fair enough?

I hope that it’s given you what you need to decide whether or not to surf or share information with ExtraSensorySelling. Back to home page