Last updated: April 5, 2026
Darlene Gaston (“I”, “me”, or “my”) operates the website https://darlenegaston.com (the “Site”). This Privacy Policy explains how I collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit the Site, sign up for my newsletter, purchase products, or contact me.
1. Information I Collect
I may collect the following types of information:
• Personal Information: Name, email address, and any other details you voluntarily provide when signing up for my newsletter, downloading the free mini e-book, contacting me, or making a purchase.
• Purchase Information: Billing and shipping details when you buy physical or digital products through the shop.
• Technical Information: IP address, browser type, device information, and pages visited (collected automatically via cookies and analytics tools).
• Communication Data: Messages you send through contact forms or email.
2. How I Use Your Information
I use the information I collect for the following purposes:
• To send you newsletter updates, grace insights, and announcements (including the free mini e-book) via Mailchimp.
• To process and fulfill your orders (books, bundles, or other products) via WooCommerce.
• To respond to your inquiries, event booking requests, or reviews.
• To improve the Site and provide a better user experience.
• To comply with legal obligations.
I do not sell your personal information to third parties.
3. Sharing Your Information
I may share your information with trusted third-party service providers:
• Mailchimp – for managing newsletter subscriptions and sending emails.
• WooCommerce (and its payment processors) – for processing shop orders and payments.
• Hosting providers and other technical service providers who help operate the Site.
All third-party service providers are contractually obligated to protect your data and use it only for the purposes I specify.
4. Cookies and Tracking
The Site uses cookies and similar technologies to improve functionality, analyze traffic, remember your preferences, and provide a better shopping and reading experience.
Cookie Policy
We use the following types of cookies:
• Essential cookies – Required for the Site to function (e.g., shopping cart, login sessions).
• Analytics cookies – To understand how visitors use the Site (e.g., Google Analytics).
• Marketing cookies – Used by Mailchimp and WooCommerce to deliver relevant content and offers.
You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling some cookies may affect the functionality of the Site and shop.
For more details about the specific cookies used, please contact me.
5. Your Rights
You have the right to:
• Access, correct, or delete your personal information.
• Opt out of marketing emails at any time (unsubscribe link is in every email).
• Request a copy of the data I hold about you.
To exercise these rights, please contact me at mailto:[email protected].
6. Data Retention
I keep your information only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined above or as required by law. Newsletter subscribers can unsubscribe at any time to stop receiving emails.
7. Security
I take reasonable measures to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.
8. Children’s Privacy
This Site is not intended for children under 13. I do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
I may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The “Last updated” date at the top will reflect any changes. Continued use of the Site after changes constitutes acceptance of the new policy.
10. Contact Me
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or the Cookie Policy, please contact me at:
Darlene Gaston
Email: mailto: [email protected]