Privacy Policy
Privacy Policy
Last updated: April 1, 2026
Welcome to Savage & Sacred (savageandsacred.ca). Your privacy matters to me. This Privacy Policy explains what information is collected when you visit this site, how it is used, and what choices you have.
1. Who I Am
Savage & Sacred is a personal blog and digital product store operated by Shawna, based in Canada. You can contact me at the email address listed on the Contact page.
2. Information Collected Automatically
When you visit this site, certain information is collected automatically by third-party services including Google (Blogger platform and Google Analytics). This may include:
Your IP address and general location
Browser type and device information
Pages visited and time spent on the site
Referring website or search engine
I do not personally collect or store this data — it is handled by Google's infrastructure. You can review Google's privacy practices at policies.google.com/privacy.
3. Cookies
This site uses cookies — small text files stored on your device — to improve your experience and enable certain features. Cookies are used by:
Google (Blogger) — to operate the site
Google AdSense — to serve relevant advertisements based on your interests
Google Analytics — to understand how visitors use the site
You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings at any time. Note that disabling cookies may affect how the site functions.
4. Google AdSense & Advertising
This site participates in Google AdSense, a program that displays advertisements. Google uses cookies and web beacons to serve ads based on your prior visits to this and other websites. You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google's Ads Settings or by visiting aboutads.info.
5. Email & Subscriptions
If you choose to subscribe to Savage & Sacred via email, your email address is collected and stored by the email subscription service provider (such as Blogger's built-in follow feature or any third-party email platform used). Your email will only be used to send you updates from this blog. You can unsubscribe at any time using the link in any email you receive.
6. Gumroad (Digital Products)
Digital products sold through this site are processed via Gumroad (gumroad.com). When you make a purchase, your payment and personal information is handled directly by Gumroad. Please review Gumroad's Privacy Policy for details on how they handle your data.
7. Affiliate Links
Some links on this site may be affiliate links, meaning I may earn a small commission if you make a purchase through them — at no extra cost to you. Any affiliate relationships will be disclosed within the relevant content.
8. Children's Privacy
This site is not directed at children under the age of 13. I do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided personal information through this site, please contact me and I will remove it promptly.
9. Your Rights (Canada — PIPEDA)
As a Canadian-based site, this blog complies with the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA). You have the right to:
Know what personal information is held about you
Request correction of inaccurate information
Withdraw consent for the use of your personal information
To exercise any of these rights, please contact me directly through the site.
10. Third-Party Links
This site may contain links to external websites. I am not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites. I encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.
11. Changes to This Policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated date at the top. Continued use of this site after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
12. Contact
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please reach out through the contact information available on this site.
