Privacy Policy

Last updated: June 2026

Karen Taylor, operating as Sovereign Writer (“we,” “our,” or “us”), is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard information when you visit sovereignwriter.org (the “Site”) or interact with our services.

Information We Collect

Information you provide directly: When you fill out a contact form, sign up for the newsletter, or request a free writing guide, you may provide your name, email address, and other information you choose to share. We collect only what you voluntarily give us.

Automatically collected information: Like most websites, sovereignwriter.org collects basic usage data through cookies and analytics tools, including your browser type, pages visited, and time spent on the Site. This data is anonymous and used only to improve the Site’s performance and user experience.

How We Use Your Information

• To respond to your messages and inquiries
• To send you the free writing guide or newsletter you requested
• To deliver monthly newsletter emails (if you subscribed)
• To improve the Site based on usage patterns
• To comply with legal obligations

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for their marketing purposes. Ever.

Email Communications

If you subscribe to the Sovereign Writer newsletter, you will receive periodic emails with writing tips, encouragement, and updates from Karen. You may unsubscribe at any time by clicking the “Unsubscribe” link included in every email. Your request will be honored promptly.

Cookies

This Site uses cookies — small text files stored on your device — to help the Site function properly and to understand how visitors use it. You may disable cookies in your browser settings, though this may affect some Site functionality.

Third-Party Services

This Site is hosted on WordPress.com and uses Jetpack services for forms and site functionality. These services have their own privacy policies. By using this Site, you also agree to WordPress.com’s privacy practices.

This Site contains links to third-party websites (including Amazon). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites.

Data Security

We take reasonable steps to protect the information you share with us. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Your Rights

You have the right to request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal information at any time. To make such a request, please contact us using the form on our Contact page.

Children’s Privacy

This Site is not directed to children under 13 years of age, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will update the “Last updated” date at the top of this page. Your continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please use the Contact page to reach Karen directly.