Effective date: September 10, 2026
Pause When Agitated collects as little personal information as reasonably possible. This policy explains what the site may collect, why it is used, and the choices available to you.
Information you provide
- Your name, email address, message, and consent choice when you use a contact form.
- Information you voluntarily include in a message or comment.
Pause When Agitated does not operate a newsletter and does not add contact-form users to a marketing list.
Information collected automatically
- Basic website usage information, such as pages viewed, device type, and referral source.
- IP address and technical information used for security, spam prevention, and server operation.
- Cookies or similar storage needed for site functions and administration.
How information is used
- To receive and respond to messages you send.
- To operate, secure, troubleshoot, and improve the website.
- To prevent spam, abuse, and malicious activity.
- To understand general patterns of site use.
Service providers
The site relies on service providers for website hosting, forms, email delivery, analytics, security, and spam protection. Those providers may process the limited information needed to perform their services under their own privacy terms.
Retention and security
Reasonable measures are used to protect information, but no website or internet transmission can be guaranteed completely secure. Information is retained only as long as reasonably needed for communication, site operation, security, or legal obligations.
Your choices
You may ask what personal information the site holds about you, request a correction, or request deletion where applicable. Some information may need to be retained for security, recordkeeping, or legal reasons.
Children’s privacy
This site is not directed to children under 13, and it does not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
Contact and changes
Questions or privacy requests may be sent through the Contact page. This policy may be updated when the site’s practices or services change. The effective date above will show the latest revision.