Privacy Policy

Last updated: September 12th, 2025

We respect your privacy. This policy explains what personal data we collect when you use Abrasive Monologues and related websites, how we use it, and your rights under applicable data protection laws, including the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

Website: https://www.abrasivemonologues.com
Contact: support@abrasivemonologues.com

Who We Are

This Privacy Policy applies to Abrasive Monologues and all related web properties we operate, including (but not limited to):

You can contact us at support@abrasivemonologues.com for any privacy-related questions.

What Data We Collect

We collect limited personal data in the following ways:

Contact Form (WPForms): If you use the contact form, we collect your name, email address, and message so we can respond to your inquiry.
Comments: If you leave a comment, we collect the information you provide (such as name, email, and comment text). This may be stored in WordPress for display and moderation.
Donations (GiveWP): If you make a donation, we collect your name, email address, donation amount, and billing details as needed. Payment information (like credit card numbers) is processed securely by our payment providers (e.g., Stripe, PayPal) and is not stored on our servers.
Embedded Content: Pages may include embedded YouTube videos. YouTube may collect usage data in accordance with Google’s Privacy Policy. We use YouTube’s “privacy-enhanced mode” when possible, which limits tracking until you interact with the video.
Hosting & Server Logs: Our website is hosted by DreamHost. Like most hosting providers, DreamHost may collect technical data such as IP addresses, browser type, pages visited, and error logs for security, performance, and analytics purposes. We do not control how DreamHost handles this data. See DreamHost’s Privacy Policy for more details.

We do not create user accounts for visitors or use tracking/advertising pixels on this website.

How We Use Your Data

To reply to messages you send through the contact form.
To publish and moderate comments you choose to leave.
To process donations you choose to make.
To display embedded YouTube videos.
To ensure website security and performance through our hosting provider.

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal data with third parties for marketing.

Data Retention

Contact form submissions are kept only as long as necessary to respond, then deleted unless required for legitimate business or legal reasons.
Comments are stored in WordPress until you request removal or they are deleted through moderation.
Donation records may be retained for accounting and tax compliance.
Hosting logs are retained according to DreamHost’s policies.
YouTube/Google may retain data according to their own policies.

Payment Processing

All payment transactions are handled by secure third-party providers (e.g., Stripe, PayPal). We do not store or have access to your full payment details. Please refer to your payment provider’s privacy policy for more information.

Your Rights (EU/EEA Visitors)

If you are located in the EU/EEA, you have the right to:

Access the personal data we hold about you.
Request correction or deletion of your personal data.
Object to our processing of your personal data.

To exercise these rights, email us at support@abrasivemonologues.com.

Cookies

Our website may use cookies in the following ways:

WordPress Comments: If you leave a comment, WordPress stores your name, email address, and website in a cookie for your convenience so you don’t have to re-enter them next time.
WordPress Administration: Cookies are used if you log in as a site administrator (not relevant for regular visitors).
Contact Forms (WPForms): Standard contact forms do not set cookies. If future WPForms features (such as form progress saving) are enabled, cookies may be used.
Donations (GiveWP): If you make a donation, GiveWP may set session cookies to enable secure payment processing.
Embedded Content: YouTube videos may set cookies after you interact with them.
Hosting: DreamHost may use cookies or logging mechanisms as part of their hosting services.

You can manage cookies in your browser settings.

Contact

For questions about this policy or your data, please contact us at:
support@abrasivemonologues.com