Privacy Policy

Updated August 15, 2026


I (Ellen Friedlander) am committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how I collect, use, and store your personal data when you interact with my website.

1. Data Collected

This website is hosted by Squarespace. Squarespace collects personal information when you visit this website, including:

  • Information about your browser, network, and device

  • Web pages you visited prior to coming to this website

  • Web pages you view while on this website

  • Your IP address

  • Information you provide directly:

    • When completing forms on my website, such as the contact form or subscribing to my newsletter.

    • This includes:

      • Name

      • Email address

      • Message/inquiry information

      • Newsletter subscription information

This information may also include details about your use of this website, including:

  • Clicks

  • Internal links

  • Pages visited

  • Scrolling

  • Searches

  • Timestamps

Squarespace needs the data to run this website, and to protect and improve its platform and services. You can read more about how Squarespace uses your data (site usage information of end users) for its own purposes in their Privacy Policy.

Third-party interactions:

Some data is collected through social media profiles when engaging with my work through those channels (Instagram, Facebook)

2. Use of Your Data

I use your personal data only for the following purposes:

  • To send newsletters and updates, subject to your consent.

  • To improve my website functionality and user experience.

  • To comply with legal obligations and protect my legitimate business interests.

If you have consented to receive marketing communications, you may opt out at any time by clicking the "unsubscribe" link in my emails or contacting me directly.

3. Cookies

This website uses cookies to enhance your experience on my website. Cookies are small text files stored on your device, enabling us to:

  • Recognize your device on future visits.

  • Customize my website according to your preferences.

  • Monitor site traffic and performance.

You can disable cookies in your browser settings; however, this may limit your ability to access certain features on my website.

4. Sharing Your Data

I may share your personal data with:

  • Service providers and partners involved in fulfilling your payment purchases.

  • Legal authorities if required to comply with a legal obligation.

  • Trusted third-party tools for analytics, communication, or advertising purposes (Google Analytics, Instagram, Facebook, Acuity, PayPal)

I will never sell your personal data for marketing purposes.

5. Date Retention

I retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and maintain appropriate business records.

6. Data Security

I take reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures to protect personal information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.

7. Changes to my Privacy Policy

I may update this Privacy Policy periodically. The latest version will always be available on my website, and significant changes will be communicated directly.

Contact

For questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact through this form.