Privacy Policy

Last updated: August 23, 2026

Gretchen Hammond respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what information may be collected when you visit gretchenhammond.com, how that information is used, and the choices you have regarding your information.

Information You Provide

You may browse this website without providing personal information.

If you contact Gretchen Hammond through the website’s contact form, you may be asked to provide information such as your name, email address, and the contents of your message.

This information is used to respond to your inquiry and communicate with you regarding your request.

Information Collected Automatically

Like most websites, this website may receive certain basic technical information automatically when you visit, such as your IP address, browser type, device type, operating system, referring website, and the date and time of your visit.

This information may be collected by the website’s hosting provider or other technical service providers as part of operating, securing, and maintaining the website.

This website does not use Google Analytics or similar analytics services to track visitors for marketing or advertising purposes.

Cookies

This website may use limited cookies and similar technologies that are necessary for the website to function properly.

Some website functions, including those provided by WordPress and Elementor, may use cookies for technical or functional purposes. These cookies are not used by Gretchen Hammond to identify you personally or to sell your information.

You can control or disable cookies through your web browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect the operation of some website features.

Contact Form Information

The website uses WPForms Lite to provide its contact form.

Information submitted through the contact form is transmitted by email so that Gretchen Hammond can respond to your inquiry. WPForms Lite does not normally store submitted form entries in the website’s WordPress database.

Please do not submit sensitive personal information through the contact form unless it is necessary for your inquiry.

How We Use Personal Information

Personal information provided to us may be used to:

• Respond to inquiries and messages.
• Communicate with you regarding your request.
• Operate, maintain, and secure the website.
• Comply with applicable legal obligations.

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.

We do not use information submitted through the contact form to send unsolicited marketing communications.

Third-Party Services and Links

This website may contain links to third-party websites, including publishers, news organizations, social media platforms, and other websites.

Those websites have their own privacy policies and practices. Once you leave gretchenhammond.com, this Privacy Policy no longer applies.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or security of third-party websites.

Protection of Your Information

Reasonable measures are taken to protect personal information against unauthorized access, use, alteration, or disclosure.

However, no transmission of information over the Internet or method of electronic storage can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

Children’s Privacy

This website is intended for a general audience and is not directed specifically toward children under the age of 13.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe that a child has provided personal information through this website, please contact us so that we can take appropriate steps to address the situation.

Your Privacy Choices

You may choose not to provide personal information when visiting this website.

If you have previously contacted Gretchen Hammond and would like to ask about the personal information you provided, request correction of inaccurate information, or request deletion where appropriate, you may contact us using the information below.

Contact

Questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or the handling of personal information may be directed to:

Gretchen Hammond
Email: gretchenrachelhammond@gmail.com

Changes to This Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time to reflect changes to the website or its privacy practices.

Any changes will be posted on this page, along with the date of the most recent update.