Welcome to TypicallyJane.com. Your privacy matters to us. This Privacy Policy explains what personal information we collect, how we use it, and how we keep it safe when you visit or interact with our website.

By using this site, you agree to this policy. If you have any questions, please email us at Jane@typicallyjane.com.

Information We Collect

We collect both personal and technical information. This may include:

Information You Provide Directly

You may share information with us when you:

  • Subscribe to our newsletter
  • Submit a contact form
  • Comment on a blog post
  • Download a freebie or opt into a promotion
  • Email us directly

The types of information may include:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Optional details you choose to provide (e.g., social media handle, message content)

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit the site, we may collect:

  • IP address
  • Browser and device type
  • Pages viewed and time spent
  • Referral source (e.g., search engine or social media link)
  • General location (country or city level)

We collect this information using cookies, analytics tools, and basic log files to improve our website’s performance and usability.

How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Respond to your questions or messages
  • Send newsletters or blog updates (if you subscribed)
  • Improve website performance and content
  • Monitor traffic and user behavior
  • Prevent spam and abuse
  • Comply with legal requirements

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data.

Cookies and Tracking

Cookies are small files stored in your browser that help websites remember your preferences and understand how you interact with content.

We use:

  • Essential cookies – for basic site functionality
  • Analytics cookies – to understand visitor behavior (e.g., Google Analytics)
  • Preference cookies – to store your settings or form inputs

When you first visit, you may see a cookie notice. You can accept or decline non-essential cookies, and you can manage cookies anytime through your browser settings.

We do not use advertising cookies or behavioral tracking across websites.

Legal Basis for Processing (EU/UK Users)

If you’re located in the European Union or the United Kingdom, we process your data under these lawful bases:

  • Consent – For newsletters, forms, and cookies
  • Legitimate Interest – To run the website securely and efficiently
  • Legal Obligation – When required by law

You can withdraw consent anytime by contacting Jane@typicallyjane.com.

Data Retention

We keep your data only as long as necessary for the reasons it was collected. For example:

  • Email subscriptions – Until you unsubscribe or after 12 months of inactivity
  • Contact messages – Up to 12 months
  • Analytics data – Stored in anonymized form for up to 12 months

You can ask us to delete your data at any time.

Third-Party Services

We work with trusted third-party tools to help run our website. These services may access your data only to perform specific tasks on our behalf and are required to keep it secure.

Examples may include:

  • Website hosting and content delivery
  • Email marketing services (e.g., Mailchimp or similar)
  • Analytics providers (e.g., Google Analytics)
  • Spam filtering tools
  • Contact form services

We never sell your data to advertisers or unknown third parties.

Your Privacy Rights

Depending on where you live, you may have the right to:

  • Access the personal data we hold about you
  • Ask us to correct inaccurate information
  • Request deletion of your data
  • Withdraw consent for marketing or cookies
  • Request a copy of your data
  • Object to certain uses of your data

To make a request, email us at Jane@typicallyjane.com. We aim to respond within 30 days.

Children’s Privacy

TypicallyJane.com is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we learn that we have done so, we will delete the information promptly.

International Data Transfers

If you visit from outside the United States, your data may be processed and stored in the U.S. or other countries. By using the site, you understand your information may be transferred internationally.

We use reputable providers who apply appropriate safeguards.

Data Security

We take reasonable steps to protect your data, including:

  • Secure hosting (HTTPS)
  • Strong password protection
  • Limited access to personal data
  • Spam and bot filters

No website is 100% secure, but we make every effort to protect your information.

Do Not Track (DNT)

Some browsers send “Do Not Track” signals. Our site currently does not respond to these signals, but you can control cookies through your browser or the cookie settings provided on our site.

California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

If you’re a California resident, you may have the right to:

  • Know what data we collect
  • Request access to or deletion of your data
  • Opt out of the sale of personal data (we do not sell data)
  • Receive equal service regardless of privacy choices

To exercise these rights, contact Jane@typicallyjane.com.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally. When we do, we will update the Effective Date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this page from time to time.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we use your data, please contact:

Email: Jane@typicallyjane.com

We’re happy to help.