Privacy Policy

Please find below the privacy policy for Crystal Smith, Freelance Writer (sole proprietor). This policy covers: information collected, how it is used, how it is protected, sharing, and third-party links. By using this website, you are agreeing with this policy.

Introduction

Crystal Smith (also referred to as “Crystal”) values your privacy and adheres to the privacy policy outlined below which guides her handling of all contact information received from clients and potential clients. This policy is consistent with privacy legislation in Canada. Crystal reserves the right to update this policy and it may be changed from time to time; please check it regularly to ensure you are knowledgeable of the most recent version of the policy.

Data Collected

Crystal Smith collects the minimum personal information required for optimum customer service and uses collected information only for the purposes it was submitted for. The only information Crystal collects is:

  • basic web statistics on who visits this site and where they are coming from
  • e-mail directed to the e-mail address on this site or any other e-mail addresses affiliated with Crystal’s writing business
  • information collected through any registration forms that may be added to this site

Sharing Information

No personal information provided to Crystal through this site or in any e-mails to this site will be used or shared with any third party without the express written consent of the party providing the information. If compelled by law to reveal said information, Crystal will comply with the law and reveal said personal information.

Protecting Your Information

Contact information for clients is stored in a spreadsheet accessible only to Crystal Smith, stored on a computer with a firewall and password-protected and also accessible to Crystal via an iPhone that is fingerprint-protected and always set to lock after one minute. As all payments are done by electronic funds transfer through Canadian banks, Crystal does not collect or store financial information. She collects only client names, email addresses, phone numbers, and physical addresses. With communication being conducted by email, it is necessary to clarify that no data transmission over the internet can be guaranteed to be 100% secure. Accordingly, while Crystal does all she can to protect personal information, she cannot ensure or warrant the security of any information transmitted or received electronically. 

Contact

For full contact information, visit Crystal’s Contact page.

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