Privacy Policy
Effective date: September 15, 2026

This Privacy Policy explains how Andrea Inks (“we,” “us,” or “our”) handles information when you visit andreainks.com (the “Website”) or contact us directly by email.The Website uses Fluent Forms to provide a contact form. It does not currently offer user accounts, newsletter sign-up, online purchases, appointment booking, or targeted advertising. If these practices change, we will update this policy.

1. Information We Collect
Information you provide. When you use our Fluent Forms contact form, we collect the information you enter, such as your name, email address, subject, message, and any other information you choose to provide. If you contact us directly by email, we receive your email address and the information included in your message.

Information collected automatically. When you visit the Website or submit the contact form, the web host, WordPress software, Fluent Forms, or security services may automatically record limited technical information, such as your Internet Protocol address, browser and device type, requested page, referring page, and the date and time of the request or submission. This information is generally used to deliver, maintain, and protect the Website and reduce spam or abuse.

2. How We Use Information
·       Operate, maintain, and secure the Website.
·       Respond to contact-form submissions, emails, and other requests you send to us.
·       Diagnose technical problems and prevent spam, abuse, or unlawful activity.
·       Comply with applicable law and protect our rights.

3. Cookies
WordPress or the Website’s hosting and security services may use cookies that are necessary for administration, security, or basic Website operation. WordPress may also set a temporary test cookie to determine whether your browser accepts cookies. We do not currently use cookies for targeted advertising. You can control cookies through your browser settings, although blocking necessary cookies may affect Website functions.

4. How We Disclose Information
Contact-form submissions may be stored in the Website’s WordPress database and sent to us by email. We may disclose limited information to providers that host, maintain, secure, or deliver email for the Website, but only as needed for those services. We may also disclose information when required by law, to respond to lawful requests, or to protect the rights, safety, property, or security of the Website, our visitors, or others.
We do not sell personal information and do not use personal information for targeted advertising.

5. Data Retention
We retain contact-form submissions and email correspondence for as long as reasonably necessary to respond, maintain appropriate records, resolve disputes, prevent abuse, or meet legal obligations. Technical logs are retained according to the practices of our hosting and security providers and only for as long as reasonably necessary for operation and security.

6. Data Security
We use reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures designed to protect personal information. However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Your Privacy Choices and Rights
Depending on where you live, you may have rights concerning your personal information, such as requesting access to, correction of, or deletion of information we hold about you. These rights may be subject to legal exceptions.To make a privacy request, contact us using the details below. We may need to verify your identity before completing a request.

8. Third-Party Links
The Website may link to third-party websites. Their privacy practices are governed by their own policies, and we are not responsible for their content or practices.

9. Children’s Privacy
The Website is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided personal information to us, please contact us so that we can take appropriate action.

10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will post the revised version on this page and update the effective date. If changes are material, we may provide additional notice as required by law.

11. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or want to make a privacy request, contact:

Andrea Inks
Email: andrea@andreainks.com
Mailing address: 13076 Eaglepine Pl., Nevada City, CA 95959
Website: andreainks.com