Carey Shell Writes
Privacy Policy
Last updated: September 4, 2026
Welcome to Carey Shell Writes. I respect your privacy and want you to understand what information may be collected when you visit my website and how that information is used.
Information You Provide
You may choose to provide personal information when you interact with my website. For example, you may provide your name or email address when you subscribe to my newsletter through Substack or when you contact me directly by email.
I use information you voluntarily provide only for the purposes for which you provide it, such as responding to your message or sending you the newsletter and other updates you have requested.
Newsletter Subscriptions
Newsletter subscriptions from this website are handled through Substack. When you choose to subscribe to my newsletter, you will be directed to Substack, where your subscription information is collected and managed according to Substack's policies.
For information about how Substack handles personal information, please review Substack's privacy policy.
Information Collected Automatically
Like most websites, this site may collect certain information automatically when you visit, such as your IP address, browser and device information, pages you visit, and information about how you interact with the site.
This website is hosted on Squarespace. Squarespace may collect information through cookies and similar technologies that are necessary for the operation, security, and performance of the website and may provide analytics about website use.
Cookies
This website may use cookies and similar technologies to provide basic website functionality, security, performance, and (depending on the site's settings) to understand how visitors use the website.
You can adjust your browser settings to manage or restrict cookies. Some website features may not function properly if certain cookies are disabled.
Links to Other Websites
This website may contain links to third-party websites, including book retailers, publishing platforms, BookFunnel, Substack, and other services.
Once you leave my website and visit a third-party site, that site's privacy policy and terms of service apply. I am not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party websites.
How I Use Your Information
I may use information you provide to:
Respond to questions, comments, or other correspondence.
Send newsletters or other communications you have requested.
Maintain and improve my website and its content.
Comply with applicable legal obligations.
I do not sell or rent your personal information.
Your Choices
If you receive email communications from me through Substack, you can unsubscribe at any time using the unsubscribe option provided in those communications.
If you have contacted me directly by email, you may contact me again to request information about the personal information I may have retained in connection with our correspondence, subject to applicable legal requirements.
Children's Privacy
This website is not directed toward children under the age of 13, and I do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
I may update this Privacy Policy from time to time as my website, services, or practices change. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised "Last updated" date.
Contact
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, you may contact me at: