Last Updated: 11.3.2025
Welcome to Love Your Life: Insights from a Student-Doctor’s Wife. Your privacy matters to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit ashlynnpittard.com. By using this Site, you agree to the terms of this policy.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect both personal and non-personal information from you in the following ways:
a. Information You Voluntarily Provide
When you:
- Subscribe to our newsletter
- Comment on a post
- Contact us through forms or email
You may provide your name, email address, and any other information you choose to share.
b. Information Automatically Collected
When you browse the Site, we automatically collect certain information, such as:
- IP address
- Browser type
- Operating system
- Referring website
- Pages viewed and time spent on the Site
This information helps us analyze trends and improve your experience.
2. How We Use Your Information
We may use the information we collect to:
- Send newsletters or updates (only if you’ve opted in)
- Respond to your questions or comments
- Improve website content and user experience
- Display relevant advertisements
- Monitor and analyze website traffic and trends
We will never sell or rent your personal information to third parties.
3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to:
- Personalize your experience on the Site
- Track traffic analytics
- Serve targeted ads
You can disable cookies through your browser settings, but this may limit some features of the Site.
4. Advertising
This Site may display ads through Google AdSense or other third-party advertising networks. These companies may use cookies or similar tracking technologies to:
- Deliver ads based on your previous visits to this and other websites
- Measure ad effectiveness
You can learn more about how Google uses your data here:
👉 https://policies.google.com/technologies/ads
You can opt out of personalized Google ads by visiting:
👉 https://adssettings.google.com
5. Email Subscriptions
If you choose to subscribe to our email list, we will collect your email address to send you blog updates, newsletters, or promotions.
You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link in any email.
We use Mailerlite to manage our email list. These services store your data according to their own privacy policies.
6. Third-Party Services
We may use the following third-party services to operate and improve the Site:
- Google Analytics – to track website usage and performance
- Email marketing providers – to manage subscriptions
- Ad networks – to serve advertisements
Each third-party service has its own privacy policy governing how it handles your data.
7. Embedded Content from Other Websites
Posts on this Site may include embedded content (e.g., videos, images, articles). Embedded content from other websites behaves as if the visitor has visited the other site.
These websites may collect data, use cookies, or track your interaction with that embedded content.
8. Data Security
We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical security measures to protect your information. However, please remember that no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.
9. Children’s Privacy
Our Site is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we learn we have such data, we will delete it promptly.
10. Your Privacy Rights
You have the right to:
- Access, correct, or delete your personal data
- Withdraw consent for email communications
- Request that we stop processing your information
You can do this by contacting us directly at [email protected].
a. GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) – For European Users
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have the right to:
- Access, correct, or delete your personal data
- Withdraw consent for processing your information
- Request data portability
- File a complaint with your local data protection authority
To exercise your GDPR rights, please contact us at [email protected].
b. CCPA (California Consumer Privacy Act) – For California Residents
If you reside in California, you have the right to:
- Know what personal information we collect and how it’s used
- Request deletion of your personal information
- Opt out of the sale or sharing of your data
- Receive equal service even if you exercise your privacy rights
To make a CCPA request, email us at [email protected]. with the subject line “CCPA Request.”
We do not sell personal information in the traditional sense, but third-party advertisers may collect data for personalized ads.
11. Data Retention
We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy — unless a longer retention period is required by law.
12. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The “Last Updated” date at the top will reflect the latest changes. Please review this page periodically.