Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Writing Sanctuary, operated by Sara Brookes

Effective date: October 15, 2026

Last updated: November 11, 2026

Your privacy matters to me. This policy explains, in plain English, what personal information I collect when you visit saraswritingsanctuary.com, join my email list, download a freebie, take an email course or buy from my shop at payhip.com/WritingSanctuary, and how I use and protect it.

“I,” “me” and “my” mean Writing Sanctuary, operated by Sara Brookes, a US-based business.

1. Information I collect

Information you give me

  • Email sign-ups (freebies, email courses, The Midnight Draft): your first name and email address.
  • Purchases: your name, email address, billing country or region, and order details. Card and PayPal details go straight to the payment processor. I never see your full card number.
  • Messages: anything you send to hello@saraswritingsanctuary.com.
  • Comments and testimonials you post or send.

Information collected automatically

  • Email activity: Kit can tell me whether an email was opened and which links were clicked.
  • Website and shop data: basic technical information such as your IP address, browser and device type, pages visited, the site that referred you, and your approximate location. This is collected by the platforms I use, through cookies and similar tools.

2. How I use your information

  • To deliver the products, freebies, courses and emails you asked for.
  • To process orders and payments, and to send receipts and download links.
  • To send The Midnight Draft if you’ve chosen to receive it, including occasional news about my products.
  • To answer your questions and help with download or purchase problems.
  • To understand, in general terms, how the site and emails are used so I can improve them.
  • To prevent fraud and to meet legal, tax and accounting requirements.

For visitors in the EU and UK, I rely on: your consent (for the newsletter), what’s needed to give you what you bought or asked for (purchases, freebies and courses), my legitimate interests (improving the site and preventing fraud), and legal requirements (tax records).

I don’t sell your personal information.

3. My email list (Kit)

My email list and email courses run on Kit (formerly ConvertKit). When you sign up, Kit stores your name, email address and subscription details, and records email opens and clicks. I may use tags to send you emails that match what you signed up for (for example, which freebie you downloaded).

  • Newsletter emails are optional. You only get The Midnight Draft if you choose to sign up for it.
  • You can unsubscribe at any time using the link at the bottom of every email.

Kit’s privacy policy: kit.com/privacy

4. Shop purchases (Payhip)

My shop runs on Payhip, which handles checkout, file delivery, and EU and UK VAT. Payments are processed by Stripe or PayPal. Payhip shares your name, email and order details with me so I can support your order.

Buying on Payhip doesn’t add you to my email list. You only join my emails by signing up through one of my sign-up forms.

Privacy policies:

5. Cookies and analytics

Cookies are small files your browser saves. The platforms I use, including my blog host, Payhip and Kit, use cookies and similar tools to make their services work (for example, keeping checkout and sign-up forms working and secure) and to measure basic usage.

I may use basic analytics provided by my platforms, such as Payhip, Kit and my blog host, to see things like how many people visit and which pages are popular. Embedded content (such as videos or sign-up forms) may set its own cookies. If a page includes affiliate links, the partner may use a cookie to know that a purchase came from my link.

You can block or delete cookies in your browser settings. Some parts of the site or shop may not work properly if you block all cookies.

6. Who I share information with

I only share information with service providers that help me run the business, such as Kit, Payhip, Stripe, PayPal, my blog host, and an accountant or bookkeeper if I use one. I may also share information if the law requires it, to protect my rights or prevent fraud, or if the business is ever sold or transferred.

7. International transfers

I’m based in the United States, and my service providers may store data in the US and other countries. If you’re outside the US, your information may be transferred to and processed in the US and other countries. My providers use their own safeguards for these transfers.

8. How long I keep information

I keep personal information only for as long as I need it for the purpose I collected it for, or for as long as I’m required to keep it for legal, tax and accounting reasons. For example, I keep email list details until you unsubscribe (plus a short time afterward for my records), and purchase records for as long as tax and accounting rules require.

9. Unsubscribing

Every marketing email I send has an unsubscribe link at the bottom. Click it and you’ll be removed right away. You can also email hello@saraswritingsanctuary.com. Unsubscribing won’t affect receipts or download emails for things you’ve bought.

10. Your privacy rights

Depending on where you live (including in many US states, the EU and the UK), you may have the right to:

  • Know what personal information I hold about you and get a copy.
  • Correct information that’s wrong.
  • Delete your information (except for records I must keep by law).
  • Withdraw your consent, or object to or limit certain uses.
  • Receive your information in a portable format.
  • Opt out of the sale of personal information, or its use for targeted advertising (I don’t sell it).
  • Not be treated differently for using any of these rights.

If I can’t fully meet your request, I’ll explain why. If you disagree with my decision, you can reply to ask me to look at it again. If you’re in the EU or UK, you can also complain to your local data protection authority.

11. How to make a privacy request

Email hello@saraswritingsanctuary.com with the subject line “Privacy Request” and tell me what you’d like. I may need to confirm your identity, usually by asking you to reply from the email address I have on file. I’ll respond within 30 days, or sooner if the law where you live requires it. Someone you’ve authorized in writing can also make a request for you.

12. Children’s privacy

You must be at least 13 years old to sign up for my emails. My site and products aren’t directed at children under 13, and I don’t knowingly collect their information. If you think a child under 13 has given me personal information, please let me know and I’ll delete it. Anyone under 18 needs a parent’s or guardian’s permission to make a purchase.

13. Security

I use reputable providers with strong security, and I protect my own accounts with strong passwords and two-factor authentication. No system is 100% secure, but I take care to protect your information.

14. Changes to this policy

I may update this policy as my business grows. When I do, I’ll change the “Last updated” date at the top.

15. Contact

Privacy questions or requests: hello@saraswritingsanctuary.com

Download or purchase problems: hello@saraswritingsanctuary.com

Emails are sent from: hello@saraswritingsanctuary.com