Who we are

Our website address is: https://followingsparks.com

Comments

When visitors leave comments on the site we collect the data shown in the comments form, and also the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help spam detection.

An anonymized string created from your email address (also called a hash) may be provided to the Gravatar service to see if you are using it. The Gravatar service privacy policy is available here: https://automattic.com/privacy/. After approval of your comment, your profile picture is visible to the public in the context of your comment.

Media

If you upload images to the website, you should avoid uploading images with embedded location data (EXIF GPS) included. Visitors to the website can download and extract any location data from images on the website.

Cookies

If you leave a comment on our site you may opt-in to saving your name, email address and website in cookies. These are for your convenience so that you do not have to fill in your details again when you leave another comment. These cookies will last for one year.

If you visit our login page, we will set a temporary cookie to determine if your browser accepts cookies. This cookie contains no personal data and is discarded when you close your browser.

When you log in, we will also set up several cookies to save your login information and your screen display choices. Login cookies last for two days, and screen options cookies last for a year. If you select “Remember Me”, your login will persist for two weeks. If you log out of your account, the login cookies will be removed.

If you edit or publish an article, an additional cookie will be saved in your browser. This cookie includes no personal data and simply indicates the post ID of the article you just edited. It expires after 1 day.

Embedded content from other websites

Articles on this site may include embedded content (e.g. videos, images, articles, etc.). Embedded content from other websites behaves in the exact same way as if the visitor has visited the other website.

These websites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed additional third-party tracking, and monitor your interaction with that embedded content, including tracking your interaction with the embedded content if you have an account and are logged in to that website.

🌟 Privacy Policy

Last updated May 2026

Welcome to Following Sparks!

This privacy policy explains how I collect, use, and protect your information when you visit this site, sign up for my newsletter, or purchase a product.

By using this site, you’re agreeing to this policy. (I know — not the most fun thing to read, but important!)

1. What I Collect

When you interact with Following Sparks, I may collect the following information:

  • Your name and email address (if you sign up for emails or freebies)
  • Your payment info (handled securely through third-party platforms like Teachery, Etsy, or Stripe — I never see your full credit card number)
  • Data like IP address, browser type, and what pages you visit (used for site stats and improvements)

2. How I Use Your Info

I use your info to:

  • Send you spark-filled emails, product updates, and inspiration (only if you’ve opted in)
  • Deliver digital products you’ve purchased
  • Understand what people love (or don’t) so I can make things better
  • Keep things secure and running smoothly

I never sell your information or share it with shady people. Period.

3. Cookies & Tracking

This site uses cookies (the digital kind, not the chocolate chip kind) to:

  • Remember your preferences
  • Track traffic through tools like Google Analytics

You can turn off cookies in your browser settings anytime.

4. Email List & Marketing

If you join my email list, I’ll occasionally send spark-inspired content, updates, and offers. You can unsubscribe any time by clicking the link at the bottom of any email. I won’t take it personally (but I’ll miss you!).

Emails are sent via MailerLite, which safely stores your info and complies with GDPR and CAN-SPAM laws.

5. Your Rights (Especially If You’re in the EU or UK)

If you’re in the EU, UK, or similar jurisdictions, you have rights to:

  • See what data I have about you
  • Ask me to update or delete it
  • Withdraw consent at any time

If you’d like to access or delete your info, just email me at [insert contact email].

6. Third-Party Tools I Use

Here are some of the tools that may collect or process data:

  • Flodesk / MailerLite (for emails)
  • Teachery / Etsy (for purchases)
  • Google Analytics (for stats)
  • Zapier (for automation)

These services have their own privacy policies and take data security seriously.

7. Security

I do my best to keep your data safe and use reputable tools to store it. That said, no system is 100% secure, so please share only what you’re comfortable sharing online.

8. Changes to This Policy

This policy may be updated from time to time. I’ll update the date at the top of the page and do my best to let you know if anything major changes.

9. Contact

Questions, concerns, or just want to chat? Email me at mary@followingsparks.com — I’m happy to help.