Privacy policy.

Effective Date: 24/03/2025

Hawthorn Quill Publishing (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit our website (www.hawthornquill.ca) and interact with our services.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

  • Personal Information: Name, email address, and other information you provide when signing up for The Leaf & Quill List or contacting us.

  • Usage Data: IP address, browser type, pages visited, and time spent on the site, collected through cookies or analytics tools.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Send you updates, newsletters, and promotional content (only if you opt in)

  • Respond to your inquiries or requests

  • Improve our website and user experience

  • Comply with legal obligations

We do not sell or share your personal data with third parties, except trusted service providers (e.g. email platforms) necessary to run our business.

3. Cookies and Tracking

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to collect usage data and enhance your experience. You may disable cookies in your browser settings, but some features of the site may not function properly.

4. Third-Party Services

We may use third-party tools (like Mailchimp, Squarespace Email Campaigns, or analytics providers) that have their own privacy policies. We encourage you to review those policies if you interact with them.

5. Data Security

We take reasonable steps to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access your personal data

  • Request correction or deletion of your data

  • Unsubscribe from our mailing list at any time using the link in our emails.

To request any of the above, contact us at info@hawthornquill.ca

7. Children’s Privacy

This site is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with the updated effective date.

9. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, contact us at: info@hawthornquill.ca