Effective date: August 26, 2026
Bodie Plecas respects your privacy. This policy explains what information is collected through bodieplecas.com, why it is collected, and how it is handled.
Information you provide
When you use the contact form, the site collects the information you enter, such as your name, email address, and message.
If you join Bodie’s Occasional Notes, the site will collect your email address and any other information you choose to provide. You may unsubscribe from those emails at any time by using the unsubscribe link in an email.
Information collected automatically
The website and its service providers may automatically collect limited technical information, such as your IP address, browser type, device information, referring page, pages visited, and the date and time of your visit. Cookies or similar technologies may also be used to operate the site, prevent spam, and understand general site activity.
How information is used
Information may be used to:
- Respond to questions, comments, interview requests, and rights inquiries.
- Send requested newsletters or free material.
- Operate, maintain, secure, and improve the website.
- Detect spam, abuse, or technical problems.
- Meet legal obligations when required.
Bodie Plecas does not sell or rent your personal information.
Contact-form submissions
Contact-form submissions are stored in the website’s WordPress database and may also be delivered by email. Jetpack and Akismet may process submission details and technical information to provide the form and identify spam.
Please do not send sensitive financial, medical, or other confidential information through the contact form.
Service providers
The site relies on service providers including Bluehost for website hosting and Automattic services such as WordPress, Jetpack, and Akismet. These providers may process information as necessary to operate, secure, and support the website according to their own privacy policies.
Embedded content and outside links
Pages may include embedded content or links from other websites, including social-media, video, retail, or book-related services. Those websites may collect information, use cookies, or track your interaction with their content. Their own privacy policies govern that activity.
How long information is kept
Contact messages are kept only as long as reasonably necessary to respond, maintain appropriate records, prevent abuse, or meet legal obligations.
Mailing-list information is kept until you unsubscribe or request its removal. Technical and security records may be retained according to the practices of the site’s service providers.
Your choices
You may ask what personal information has been provided through this site, request a correction, or request deletion when applicable. You may also unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time.
To make a privacy request, email theboss@bodieplecas.com.
Children’s privacy
This website is intended for a general audience and does not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. A parent or guardian who believes a child has submitted personal information may contact us to request its deletion.
Security
Reasonable steps are taken to protect information, but no website, database, or email transmission can be guaranteed completely secure.
Changes to this policy
This policy may be updated as the website or its services change. The effective date at the top will be revised when material changes are made.
Contact
For questions about this policy or the handling of personal information, email theboss@bodieplecas.com.