The Wandering Ex-Housewife’s Privacy Policy

Last Updated: May 7, 2026

Introduction

I, Janet Doré (also known as The Wandering Ex-Housewife), respect your right to privacy and am committed to the responsible collection, use, and protection of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how I handle information collected through TheWanderingHousewife.com (the “Website”).

If you are visiting from the European Union or United Kingdom, your rights are protected under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) or UK GDPR. If you are a California resident, your rights are protected under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA).

Information I Collect

Information you provide directly

The only personal information you provide to me directly is through the Website’s contact form, which collects your name and email address. Submission is entirely voluntary. I do not retain your email address after responding to your inquiry.

Information collected automatically

When you visit the Website, certain information is collected automatically, including your IP address, browser type and version, operating system, device type, pages visited, time spent on pages, general geographic location, and referring URLs.

This information is collected through:

  • Server log files — standard practice for diagnosing technical issues and understanding traffic patterns.
  • Google Analytics — I use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use the Website. Google Analytics collects data about your behavior on the Website and may use cookies and similar tracking technologies. Google may use this data in accordance with its own privacy policies. You can learn more at google.com/policies/privacy.

I do not collect sensitive personal information such as financial data, health information, Social Security numbers, or precise geolocation.

Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

If you are located in the EU or UK, I rely on the following legal bases to process your personal information:

  • Legitimate interests — for analytics data used to understand and improve the Website, balanced against your privacy rights.
  • Contract performance — to respond to inquiries you submit through the contact form.
  • Consent — where required, such as for non-essential cookies. You may withdraw consent at any time.

How I Use Your Information

  • To respond to inquiries submitted through the contact form.
  • To analyze Website traffic and improve the user experience using Google Analytics data.
  • To diagnose technical issues using server log information.

I do not use your personal information for automated decision-making or profiling.

Cookies & Tracking Technologies

The Website uses cookies and similar technologies, including those placed by Google Analytics. These are used to distinguish visitors, track sessions, and analyze usage.

You can control cookies through your browser settings or opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
You can also opt out of interest-based advertising through the Network Advertising Initiative (NAI).

I honor browser “Do Not Track” signals where technically feasible.

How I Share Your Information

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

Google Analytics is a third-party service provider that processes data on my behalf. Google acts as a data processor under GDPR and operates under its own privacy framework. You can review Google’s data practices at safety.google/privacy.

Data Retention

I do not store contact form submissions or email addresses beyond what is needed to respond to your inquiry. Analytics data is retained in accordance with Google Analytics’ default retention settings, which you can review in Google’s documentation.

International Data Transfers

Your data may be processed in countries outside your own, including the United States, where data protection laws may differ. Where required by GDPR, appropriate safeguards apply to these transfers. Google’s data transfer practices are governed by its own privacy framework and standard contractual clauses.

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

EU/UK residents (GDPR):

  • Right to access the personal data I hold about you
  • Right to correct inaccurate data
  • Right to erasure (“right to be forgotten”)
  • Right to restrict or object to processing
  • Right to data portability
  • Right to withdraw consent at any time
  • Right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority

California residents (CCPA/CPRA):

  • Right to know what personal information is collected, used, shared, or sold
  • Right to delete personal information I hold about you
  • Right to opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information (I do not sell or share personal information)
  • Right to non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights
  • Right to correct inaccurate personal information

To exercise any of these rights, contact me at janet@scribaceous.com. I will respond within 30 days (GDPR) or 45 days (CCPA/CPRA).

Children’s Privacy

This Website is not directed to children under the age of 13, and I do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided information through this Website, please contact me and I will promptly delete it.

Security

I take reasonable precautions to protect your information. However, no internet transmission is completely secure, and I cannot guarantee absolute security. Please do not send sensitive information through the contact form.

Links to Other Websites

The Website may contain links to third-party sites. This Privacy Policy does not apply to those sites. I encourage you to review the privacy policies of any external sites you visit.

Changes to This Policy

I may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The “Last Updated” date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision. Continued use of the Website after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, contact me at:

Janet Doré
Email: janet@scribaceous.com