Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 2026

This website is a professional writing and editing portfolio operated by Holly Thomson. I am committed to respecting your privacy and handling personal information in a transparent way.

This Privacy Policy explains what information is collected through this website, how it is used, and what rights you have under Canadian Privacy Law.

1. Information collected

I collect limited personal information, only when it is voluntarily provided.

This may include:

  • Your name and email address, if you contact me through the website’s contact form

  • The content of your message or inquiry

I also collect limited, non-identifying technical information, such as:

  • Pages visited

  • General location (city or country level)

  • Device and browser type

This information is collected through standard website analytics.

2. How information is used

Personal information collected through this website is used only to:

  • Respond to inquiries

  • Communicate about potential work or collaboration

  • Understand how visitors use the site so it can be improved

I do not sell, rent, or trade personal information.

3. Third-party services

This website is hosted on Squarespace, which provides the platform, hosting, and basic analytics for the site.

Squarespace may collect and store information on my behalf to operate the website. This information is subject to Squarespace’s own privacy practices.

Depending on your location, data may be stored or processed outside of Canada.

4. Cookies

This website may use cookies or similar technologies to support basic functionality and analytics. These cookies do not identify you personally and are used only to understand how the site is accessed and used.

You can disable cookies through your browser settings if you prefer.

5. Data retention

Personal information is kept only for as long as necessary to:

  • Respond to your inquiry

  • Maintain reasonable records of professional correspondence

Information that is no longer required is deleted.

6. Your rights

Under Canadian privacy law, you have the right to:

  • Request access to the personal information I hold about you

  • Request corrections to that information

  • Request that your information be deleted, subject to legal or professional obligations

To make a request, please contact me using the details below.

7. Contact

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, you can contact me at:

Email: hollycthomson@gmail.com