🌟 Privacy Policy

Last updated May 2025

Welcome to Following Sparks!

This privacy policy explains how I collect, use, and protect your information when you visit this site, sign up for my newsletter, or purchase a product.

By using this site, you're agreeing to this policy. (I know — not the most fun thing to read, but important!)

1. What I Collect

When you interact with Following Sparks, I may collect the following information:

  • Your name and email address (if you sign up for emails or freebies)

  • Your payment info (handled securely through third-party platforms like Teachery, Etsy, or Stripe — I never see your full credit card number)

  • Data like IP address, browser type, and what pages you visit (used for site stats and improvements)

2. How I Use Your Info

I use your info to:

  • Send you spark-filled emails, product updates, and inspiration (only if you’ve opted in)

  • Deliver digital products you’ve purchased

  • Understand what people love (or don’t) so I can make things better

  • Keep things secure and running smoothly

I never sell your information or share it with shady people. Period.

3. Cookies & Tracking

This site uses cookies (the digital kind, not the chocolate chip kind) to:

  • Remember your preferences

  • Track traffic through tools like Google Analytics

You can turn off cookies in your browser settings anytime.

4. Email List & Marketing

If you join my email list, I’ll occasionally send spark-inspired content, updates, and offers. You can unsubscribe any time by clicking the link at the bottom of any email. I won’t take it personally (but I’ll miss you!).

Emails are sent via MailerLite, which safely stores your info and complies with GDPR and CAN-SPAM laws.

5. Your Rights (Especially If You’re in the EU or UK)

If you’re in the EU, UK, or similar jurisdictions, you have rights to:

  • See what data I have about you

  • Ask me to update or delete it

  • Withdraw consent at any time

If you'd like to access or delete your info, just email me at [insert contact email].

6. Third-Party Tools I Use

Here are some of the tools that may collect or process data:

  • Flodesk / MailerLite (for emails)

  • Teachery / Etsy (for purchases)

  • Google Analytics (for stats)

  • Zapier (for automation)

These services have their own privacy policies and take data security seriously.

7. Security

I do my best to keep your data safe and use reputable tools to store it. That said, no system is 100% secure, so please share only what you’re comfortable sharing online.

8. Changes to This Policy

This policy may be updated from time to time. I’ll update the date at the top of the page and do my best to let you know if anything major changes.

9. Contact

Questions, concerns, or just want to chat? Email me at mary@followingsparks.com — I’m happy to help.