Privacy Policy
Last Updated: November 18, 2025
Just An Old Hippie Artist
Website: https://www.justanoldhippieartist.com/
Email: justanoldhippieartist@gmail.com
Location: Virginia, United States
Introduction
This Privacy Policy explains how Just An Old Hippie Artist (“we,” “our,” “us”) collects, uses, and protects your information when you visit our website, view or interact with our poems, illustrations, artwork, or purchase our books through Amazon Kindle or other third-party platforms.
By using this website, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
Information We Collect
A. Information You Voluntarily Provide
We may collect personal information when you:
- Subscribe to our newsletter
- Submit a contact form
- Request updates about new books, poems, or illustrations
- Leave comments (if enabled)
- Participate in giveaways or promotions
This may include:
- Your name
- Email address
- Any message you submit
- Social media profile information (if you choose to share it)
B. Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Device information
- Viewing activity
- Pages visited and time spent
- Referring pages
- Cookies and tracking technologies
This helps us improve website performance and user experience.
C. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
We may use:
- Essential cookies (site functionality and security)
- Analytics cookies (Google Analytics or similar)
- Marketing cookies (if promotional ads are used)
You may disable cookies in your browser settings at any time.
Information Related to Amazon Kindle or Third-Party Book Purchases
Our books are sold through Amazon Kindle and possibly other retailers.
We do not receive:
- Your payment information
- Your credit card details
- Your Amazon account information
Amazon may provide us with:
- General sales numbers
- Royalties
- Regional sales analytics
None of this data identifies you personally unless you voluntarily contact us with purchase details.
For Amazon’s separate privacy practices, please refer to Amazon’s Privacy Policy.
How We Use Your Information
We may use your information to:
- Respond to messages and inquiries
- Send newsletters and updates about new poems, illustrations, and books
- Promote new releases or creative projects
- Improve the performance of the website
- Analyze visitor behavior to enhance user experience
- Protect against misuse or security issues
We never sell your personal information.
Sharing Your Information
We may share information only in the following cases:
A. Service Providers
Such as:
- Email marketing services
- Website hosting
- Security or technical support
- Analytics providers
These providers may access your information only to perform services on our behalf.
B. Third-Party Book Retailers
When you purchase books through Amazon Kindle or other platforms, your data is handled solely by those companies.
We do not store or control any payment information.
C. Legal Requirements
We may disclose information:
- To comply with legal obligations
- To protect our rights, safety, or property
- To respond to lawful requests
Public Comments or Posts
If comments or forums are enabled, any information you share publicly may be seen, collected, and used by others.
Share responsibly.
Children’s Privacy
This website is not intended for children under 13 years old.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors.
If such information is discovered, it will be deleted promptly.
Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information.
However, no online transmission is 100% secure.
Use the website at your own discretion.
Data Retention
We keep your information only as long as necessary for:
- Providing services
- Communications
- Legal compliance
- Website operation
You may request deletion at any time.
Third-Party Links
This website contains links to:
- Amazon Kindle book pages
- Social media profiles
- External blogs or platforms
We are not responsible for the privacy practices of external sites.
You should review their policies before sharing information.
Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
- Access your personal information
- Request updates or corrections
- Request deletion
- Opt out of marketing emails
- Disable cookies
Requests may be sent to:
justanoldhippieartist@gmail.com
Email Communications
By subscribing or contacting us, you may receive emails about:
- New book releases
- Artistic projects
- Blog posts
- Updates or announcements
You may unsubscribe at any time using the link in each email.
Updates to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically.
Changes will take effect immediately upon posting with a new “Last Updated” date.
Your continued use of the Site signifies acceptance of any updates.
Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact:
Just An Old Hippie Artist
Email: justanoldhippieartist@gmail.com
Website: https://www.justanoldhippieartist.com/
Virginia, United States