Greetings and welcome to tinaneely.com, the official website of Tina Neely, an amazing author and illustrator. We are thrilled that you have chosen to visit our site and would like to extend our gratitude to you. At tinaneely.com, we highly value your privacy and ensure that the utmost measures are taken to protect it. Here we have provided a comprehensive Privacy Policy that outlines how your personal data is collected, used, and shared on this website.

To start, Tina Neely is the sole owner and manager of tinaneely.com. We would also like to mention that any comments left on the site will lead to information being collected from the comments form, as well as the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help spam detection. In addition, if you happen to upload images to our website, we would like to encourage you to avoid uploading images with embedded location data (EXIF GPS) included.

As you navigate through our website, please note that we use cookies to enhance your experience on the site. Cookies are small data files that are stored on your device when you browse our website. However, if you would prefer to disable cookies, you can do so through your browser settings.

Furthermore, please be advised that any embedded content from other websites, such as videos, images, or articles, will behave in the exact same way as if a visitor has visited the other website.

At no point will we share your data with any third parties. Your personal data is safe and secure with us. If you choose to leave a comment on the site, the comment and its metadata are retained indefinitely. This is solely for the purpose of recognizing and approving any follow-up comments automatically, rather than holding them in a moderation queue.

Lastly, we would like to inform you that you have the right to request an exported file of any personal data we hold about you, including any data you have provided to us. You may also request that we erase any personal data we hold about you. Please note that visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service. In summary, we highly respect your privacy, and your personal data will only be utilized in the manner outlined in this Privacy Policy. If you require any further clarification, please feel free to contact us at any time. Once again, thank you for visiting tinaneely.com.

Who we are

Tina Neely, the heart and soul behind this website, is a dedicated author and illustrator known for her captivating children’s books. Tina’s journey into the world of storytelling and illustration has led to the creation of engaging and heartfelt narratives, including her notable work, “Bacon Loves Everyone.” Owning and operating TinaNeely.com, she offers a personal and direct gateway to her world of literary and artistic creations. This website serves as a showcase and storefront for her books and related merchandise, reflecting her passion for storytelling and art. Visitors to TinaNeely.com are welcomed into a space where imagination and creativity flourish, offering a unique connection with Tina’s work

Comments

At TinaNeely.com, our approach to user comments is focused on respecting and protecting your privacy. When you leave comments on our site, we do not collect or retain any personal information from these interactions. Your comments are welcomed as part of our community engagement, but we are committed to ensuring that your privacy is safeguarded. This means that personal details like names, email addresses, and any other identifying information are not stored or used by us. Our goal is to create a safe and engaging space for our readers and customers, where you can share your thoughts and feedback without concern about your personal data being collected or retained

Media

In the Media section of our Privacy Policy at TinaNeely.com, we advise users to be cautious about the type of images they upload to our site. Specifically, it’s important to avoid uploading images that contain embedded location data, known as EXIF GPS data. This type of data can reveal detailed information about where the photo was taken, potentially compromising your privacy or security.

When images with EXIF GPS data are uploaded to websites, there’s a risk that this data can be accessed by other visitors who download or view these images. To protect your privacy, it’s advisable to remove this embedded location data before uploading any photos to our website. This ensures that no sensitive geographical information is inadvertently shared through your images. We prioritize the privacy and security of our users, and adherence to this guideline helps maintain a safe online environment on TinaNeely.com

Cookies

At TinaNeely.com, our use of cookies is integral to providing an enhanced user experience and effectively analyzing website traffic. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us understand how visitors interact with our website. This includes information such as the most frequently visited pages, user preferences, and overall engagement patterns.

Types of Cookies We Use:

1. Necessary Cookies: Essential for the website’s operation, enabling basic functions like page navigation and access to secure areas of the website [1].
2. Analytical Cookies: These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with the website, providing information about the pages visited and the time spent on the site [3].
3. Performance Cookies: Used to enhance the performance and functionality of our website but are non-essential to its use. However, without these cookies, certain functionality may become unavailable .
4. Session Cookies: These are temporary cookies used to remember your online activities. They are deleted as soon as you close your web browser .

Your Consent: By using TinaNeely.com, you consent to the use of these cookies. This consent is active from your first visit to our website. If you prefer not to allow the use of cookies, you can adjust your browser settings to manage or block cookies.

Privacy Assurance: Be assured that the data gathered through these cookies is used in compliance with our privacy policy to enhance your experience on our website and is not shared with any third parties without your consent.

We are committed to using cookies responsibly as part of our dedication to creating a user-friendly and insightful online experience.

Embedded content from other websites

Embedded content from other websites featured on TinaNeely.com can greatly enhance the user experience. Here are the types of content we may embed:

1. Videos: Embedding videos from platforms like YouTube, Vimeo, or other video hosting services. These can include book trailers, author interviews, or illustrative content related to Tina Neely’s works [3].

2. Images: High-quality images or infographics from external sources that complement the textual content, providing visual context and engagement.

3. Articles: Embedding relevant articles or blog posts from external websites that offer additional insights or information related to Tina Neely’s books or illustration projects.

4. Social Media Posts: Embedding content from platforms like Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, or TikTok. This can include updates from the author, fan interactions, or relevant promotional content [6].

5. Maps: If there are events such as book signings or art exhibitions, we may embed maps from services like Google Maps, providing visitors with easy-to-follow directions [2].

6. Forms: Embedded forms for newsletters, contact inquiries, or event registrations, facilitating direct interaction and engagement with visitors.

7. Interactive Widgets: Such as quizzes or polls related to the books or illustrations, offering an interactive experience to the visitors.

All embedded content behaves as if the visitor has visited the source website, meaning it might collect data about you, use cookies, embed additional third-party tracking, and monitor your interaction with that embedded content, including tracking your interaction with the content if you have an account and are logged in to that website.

 

Who we share your data with

At TinaNeely.com, we are committed to maintaining the privacy and security of our users’ personal information. In line with this commitment, we assure you that we do not share your data with any third-party companies. Our policy is to keep your personal information confidential and use it solely for the purposes of providing you with the services and products you find on our website.

This means that information such as your name, email address, contact details, and any other personal data you provide while using TinaNeely.com will not be disclosed, sold, or rented to any external entities for their marketing purposes or for any other use. The only exceptions to this rule are in cases where we may be legally required to share your data, such as responding to lawful requests from authorities or court orders.

Our website is designed to give you peace of mind regarding the security and confidentiality of your personal data, ensuring a safe and trustworthy online experience.

How long we retain your data

At TinaNeely.com, our data retention policy is designed to respect your privacy while providing you with uninterrupted service. We retain your personal data only for the duration that you are actively using our website or services. This includes any period during which you are engaged with our content, making purchases, or interacting with features on the site.

Key Aspects of Our Data Retention Policy:

1. Active Usage Period: Your data is kept as long as you are an active user of our services, facilitating a seamless user experience.
2. User Request for Data Removal: If you decide to stop using our services, you have the right to request the removal of your personal data. Upon such a request, we will securely delete your information from our systems.
3. Legal and Regulatory Compliance: We may also retain your data for longer periods if required by law or to comply with our legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.

Our commitment is to ensure that your data is managed responsibly, kept secure, and only held for as long as necessary to provide our services or as mandated by law.

What rights you have over your data

At TinaNeely.com, we uphold and respect your rights over your personal data, in line with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other data protection laws. Here are the specific rights you have regarding your data:

1. Right of Access: You have the right to request access to your personal data that we hold. This allows you to receive a copy of the personal information we have about you and to check that we are lawfully processing it.

2. Right to Rectification: If your personal data is inaccurate or incomplete, you have the right to have it corrected.

3. Right to Erasure (Right to be Forgotten): You can request the deletion or removal of your personal data where there is no compelling reason for its continued processing.

4. Right to Restrict Processing: You have rights to ‘block’ or suppress further use of your data. When processing is restricted, we can still store your data, but may not use it further.

5. Right to Object: You have the right to object to processing of your personal data in certain circumstances, including processing for direct marketing.

We are committed to ensuring that these rights are respected and facilitated. If you wish to exercise any of these rights, please contact us through the appropriate channels provided on our website.

Where your data is sent

At TinaNeely.com, we are committed to ensuring the privacy and security of your data. In line with this commitment, we have a strict policy regarding the geographical location where your data is processed and stored:

1. National Data Storage: All personal data collected through our website is stored and processed within the country. This approach is aimed at safeguarding your data under the jurisdiction’s legal and regulatory framework, providing an added layer of security and compliance.

2. No International Data Transfers: We do not transfer, process, or store any personal data outside of the country. This policy is in place to avoid the complexities and risks associated with cross-border data transfers, such as differing data protection regulations.

3. Compliance with Local Data Protection Laws: By retaining data within the country, we ensure full compliance with local data protection and privacy laws, which are often more stringent and protective of individual rights.

4. Enhanced Data Security: Keeping data within national borders helps us maintain higher control over our data storage and processing practices, ensuring enhanced security measures are in place.

Our priority is to maintain the integrity and confidentiality of your personal data, and our policy of not sending data outside the country is a key part of our data protection strategy.