Privacy Policy for The Creative Muggle

The Creative Muggle is committed to protecting your privacy when you visit our website. You can access thecreativemuggle.com and browse our site without disclosing any of your personal data. We do not collect personal information about individuals, such as names and mailing or e-mail addresses unless it is knowingly provided by the individual and they have agreed to the terms under which thecreativemuggle.com will use it.

Please read this privacy policy carefully to understand how we collect, use, protect, or otherwise handle your Personally Identifiable Information.

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Information We Collect

Information You Voluntarily Submit to the Website

We may collect personal information such as your name or email address. For example, you may voluntarily submit information by leaving a comment, subscribing to a newsletter, or submitting a contact form.

You may also create a user profile, which allows you to create a username and password. We store your username, but your password is not visible in our records.

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Automatically-Collected Information

We automatically collect certain information about you and the device you use to access the Website. This may include your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring website, pages viewed, and the dates/times you accessed the Website. We may also track actions such as links clicked.

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Cookies

We use cookies to store visitor preferences and optimize your experience. Cookies help us understand user behavior and improve our content.

Advertising partners and third parties may also use cookies, scripts, or web beacons to display ads and track user activity. These are governed by their own privacy policies.

You can disable cookies through your browser settings, though some features of the Website may not function properly.

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GDPR / CCPA Cookie Consent

When you visit this Website, you may be presented with a cookie consent banner that allows you to accept or manage the use of cookies and tracking technologies.

For users in the European Economic Area (EEA), the United Kingdom, and California, cookies that are not strictly necessary will only be used after you provide consent.

You can change or withdraw your consent at any time through your browser settings or by revisiting the cookie consent options on the Website.

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How Your Information May Be Used

We may use your information to:

• Operate and maintain the Website
• Create and manage your account
• Send newsletters or promotional emails (you can unsubscribe anytime)
• Respond to comments or inquiries
• Provide customer support
• Track and measure advertising performance
• Protect against unauthorized or illegal activity

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Third-Party Use of Personal Information

We may share your information with third parties when you explicitly authorize us to do so.

The Website uses third-party service providers to operate various aspects of the site:

Google Analytics – Tracks website usage and user behavior.

Google may collect your IP address.

Read Google’s privacy policy here: https://policies.google.com/privacy

MailerLite – Used to deliver email newsletters and updates.

We store your name and email address for communication purposes.

Read MailerLite’s privacy policy here: https://www.mailerlite.com/legal/privacy-policy

This list may be updated at any time.

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Advertising

CMI Marketing, Inc., d/b/a Raptive (“Raptive”) is a service provider of this Site for the purposes of placing advertising on the Site, and Raptive will collect and use certain data for advertising purposes. To learn more about Raptive’s data usage, click here: https://raptive.com/creator-advertising-privacy-statement/

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Affiliate Program Participation

The Creative Muggle participates in affiliate marketing programs. This means we may earn a commission if you click on or make purchases through affiliate links, at no extra cost to you.

We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com. These links use cookies to track referrals.

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Anonymous Data

We may use anonymous data (which does not identify you personally) for marketing, analytics, or advertising purposes.

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Publicly Visible Information

If you leave a comment, certain information (such as your username or profile details) may be visible publicly. Your email address will never be displayed publicly.

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Newsletter Tracking

Newsletters may contain tracking pixels that allow us to see if emails are opened and which links are clicked. This helps us improve future content. This data is not shared with third parties.

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Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Opt-out – Unsubscribe from emails anytime
• Access – Request access to your personal data
• Amend – Update or correct your data
• Erase – Request deletion of your data

To exercise any of these rights, contact:

stephy@thecreativemuggle.com

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Sensitive Personal Information

Do not submit sensitive personal data (such as health information, political views, etc.). If submitted, it will be handled under this policy.

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Children’s Information

We do not knowingly collect data from children under 16. If you believe a child has provided personal data, please contact us and we will remove it promptly.

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Contact Information

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, you can contact us at:

stephy@thecreativemuggle.com