Effective Date: January 2026
Maranda Moses (“we”, “our”, “us”) operates this website: https://marandamoses.com. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data when you visit our website, interact with our content, sign up for our newsletter, or purchase digital products.
For any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us via our Contact page.
1. Information We Collect
Comments
When visitors leave comments on the site, we collect the information shown in the comment form, as well as the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help detect spam.
An anonymized string (hash) created from your email may be provided to the Gravatar service to see if you have a profile picture. Gravatar’s privacy policy is available here: https://automattic.com/privacy/. Once your comment is approved, your profile picture may be visible alongside your comment.
Media
If you upload images to the website (e.g., in comments or user accounts), please avoid including embedded location data (EXIF GPS). Visitors may be able to extract this information from images.
Newsletter Signup
If you subscribe to our newsletter, your email address is collected and managed via Mailchimp. We do not share your information outside of this service except as described in this policy.
Purchases / WooCommerce
If you purchase digital products in the future, we collect:
- Name, email, and billing information
- Purchase history and order details
Note: Sensitive payment information (credit card data) is handled securely by the payment processor (e.g., Stripe or PayPal) and is never stored on our servers.
Cookies
We use cookies for:
- WordPress functionality (login, comment convenience, editing posts)
- WooCommerce eCommerce functionality (cart, checkout, user accounts)
- Marketing and newsletter tracking (Mailchimp or other services)
You can manage or disable cookies via your browser settings. Some features may not function properly if cookies are disabled.
Embedded Content & Third-Party Services
Embedded content (e.g., videos, images, affiliate links, or newsletter forms) from third-party websites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed tracking, and monitor interactions. This includes Substack, YouTube, and affiliate services.
2. How We Use Your Data
We use the data we collect to:
- Manage comments and prevent spam
- Provide newsletters and marketing communications (with your consent)
- Process digital product orders and provide customer support
- Improve website functionality and analyze traffic
- Comply with legal obligations
3. Sharing Your Data
We may share your data with:
- Service Providers: Mailchimp (newsletter), WooCommerce (eCommerce), payment gateways, and affiliate networks
- Legal Requirements: Data may be shared if required by law
- Third-Party Embeds: As described above, embedded content may collect and track information
We do not sell or rent your personal information.
4. Data Retention
- Comments and their metadata are retained indefinitely for moderation purposes.
- User accounts (if any) and purchase history are retained as long as necessary to provide services, comply with legal obligations, or for business purposes.
- Newsletter subscriptions remain until you unsubscribe.
5. Your Rights
If you have an account or have submitted personal data (e.g., newsletter signup, comments, or purchases), you may:
- Request an export of the data we hold about you
- Request deletion of your personal data (except data required for legal or administrative purposes)
- Opt-out of marketing communications at any time
- Withdraw consent for cookies or tracking where applicable
6. Cookies & Tracking
Cookies help improve your experience on our site. This includes:
- WordPress cookies for login, comments, and site functionality
- WooCommerce cookies for cart, checkout, and order processing
- Marketing cookies for newsletters, promotions, and affiliate tracking
7. Affiliate Links
Some links on this website may be affiliate links. This means we may earn a small commission if you make a purchase, at no extra cost to you. Affiliate links may track clicks and purchases.
8. Embedded Content
Embedded content (e.g., videos, social media posts, newsletter forms) behaves as if you visited the original website. Third parties may collect data, track interactions, and monitor your usage.
9. Where Your Data Is Sent
- Comments may be checked through automated spam detection services
- Newsletter data is sent to Mailchimp
- Purchases and payments may be processed by WooCommerce and payment gateways
- Affiliate clicks may be tracked by the relevant affiliate program
10. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The “Effective Date” at the top will reflect the most recent version. Please check this page periodically for changes.