Privacy Policy 

Updated: September 10, 2025

This Privacy Policy explains how Rhonda J. Ray, Squarespace, and relevant third-party services collect, use, and protect your personal information. By accessing this website, you agree to the practices outlined below.  

1. Contact Information  

Rhonda J. Ray  

Email: hello@RhondaJRay.com

Website: RhondaJRay.com 

Website Design: YourWriterPlatform.com 

2. What is Personal Information?

Personal information refers to any data that can identify you, such as your name, email address, or physical address.  

3. How is Personal Information Processed?  

Processing includes collecting, storing, using, sharing, or deleting your personal information.  

4. Why Do We Have a Privacy Policy?  

This Privacy Policy ensures compliance with US privacy laws and informs you about how your data is handled.

5. What Personal Information Do We Collect? 

We may collect the following information:  

  • Newsletter Sign-Up: When you subscribe, we collect your email address. 

  • Giveaways & Contests: If you enter, we collect your email address, and if you win, we may request your name and mailing address for prize delivery. 

  • Website Interactions: Clicking links in emails or filling out forms may be recorded for analytics. 

  • Cookies: This website uses cookies to improve user experience. These may track visitor activity for analytics and functionality purposes. You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but some features may not function properly. 

6. Why Do We Process Your Information? 

We process your personal information to:  

  • Communicate with you, including sending newsletters, blog updates, and giveaway notifications.  

  • Improve website content by analyzing reader engagement.  

  • Deliver giveaway prizes.  

  • Use affiliate links within emails or website content. 

7. Legal Basis for Processing Your Data  

Data is collected and processed for legitimate business purposes and in compliance with applicable state and federal laws. We process your personal information with your consent, obtained when you:  

  • Subscribe to the newsletter.  

  • Enter a giveaway or contest. 

Note: Subscribers and giveaway entrants must be 18 years or older or have parental/guardian consent.  

8. How is Your Personal Information Shared? 

Your information is not shared with third parties except when necessary for website operation (e.g., stored securely by Squarespace). Only Rhonda J. Ray has access to this data.  

9. How Long Is Your Information Retained?  

Your information is retained:  

  • As long as you remain subscribed to emails or updates.  

  • As required by law. 

In the event of a data breach, affected individuals will be notified as soon as possible, usually within seven (7) days after discovery of any breach.  

10. Your Rights Regarding Personal Information  

You have the right to:  

  • Request a copy of your personal information.  

  • Correct or delete your personal data.  

  • Withdraw consent for data processing at any time.  

  • Restrict processing if you believe the data is inaccurate or processing is unlawful.  

  • Lodge a complaint with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). 

11. Updates to This Privacy Policy  

We may update this policy periodically. Substantial changes will be communicated via email to subscribers.  

12. Questions or Concerns?  

For any privacy-related inquiries, please contact:  

Rhonda J. Ray  

Email: hello@RhondaJRay.com