Privacy Policy

Who we are

Chizzy Exe brand is a purpose-driven personal brand built around storytelling, growth, and healing. Founded by an author and life guide, the brand creates thoughtful spaces for reflection, learning, and meaningful connection.

Through initiatives such as Read & Rise: an interview series that spotlights authors and amplifies powerful stories and Echoes Circle: a supportive community for people navigating grief, loss, and healing, Chizzy Exe exists to inspire clarity, resilience, and personal transformation.

Across all platforms, programs, and digital touchpoints, the Chizzy Exe brand is committed to transparency, respect, and the responsible handling of personal information entrusted to us.

Comments

When visitors leave comments on the Chizzy Exe website, we collect the information provided in the comments form, along with the visitor’s IP address and browser user-agent string. This information helps us maintain site security and detect spam.

An anonymized string (also known as a hash) generated from your email address may be shared with the Gravatar service to check whether you have an associated profile image. You can review Gravatar’s Privacy Policy here: https://automattic.com/privacy/.

Once your comment is approved, your profile picture—if linked through Gravatar—may be visible to the public alongside your comment.

Media

Users who upload images to the Chizzy Exe website are advised to remove any embedded location data (including EXIF GPS data) prior to uploading. Images made publicly available on the website may be downloaded by visitors, who may be able to extract location information from such files..

Cookies

If you leave a comment on the Chizzy Exe website, you may choose to have your name, email address, and website saved in cookies. These cookies are provided for your convenience so you do not need to re-enter your details when leaving future comments. Comment-related cookies remain active for one year.

If you visit our login page, a temporary cookie may be set to determine whether your browser accepts cookies. This cookie does not contain personal data and is automatically discarded when you close your browser.

When you log in, several cookies may be set to store your login information and screen display preferences. Login cookies typically last for two days, while screen preference cookies may remain for up to one year. If you select the “Remember Me” option, your login session may persist for up to two weeks. Logging out of your account removes the login cookies.

If you edit or publish an article on the website, an additional cookie may be stored in your browser. This cookie does not contain personal data and is used solely to indicate the ID of the article you edited. It expires after 24 hours.

Embedded content from other websites

The Chizzy Exe website may include embedded content, such as videos, images, or articles, originating from third-party websites. Such embedded content functions as though you visited the originating third-party website directly.

Chizzy Exe is not responsible for the privacy practices, data collection, or tracking conducted by these third-party websites. These third parties may collect personal information, use cookies, employ additional third-party tracking technologies, and monitor interactions with the embedded content. This may include tracking interactions of users who are logged into accounts on the third-party platforms.

By interacting with embedded content, you acknowledge and consent that your data may be subject to the third-party’s privacy policies. Users are advised to review the applicable privacy policies of the respective third-party websites.

Chizzy Exe respects your privacy and only shares your personal information when necessary to provide our services or comply with legal obligations. Examples of data sharing include:

  1. Password Resets and Security
    If you request a password reset, your IP address may be included in the reset email to help ensure account security.

  2. Trusted Service Providers
    We may share your information with third-party providers that assist in operating our services, including:

    • Email marketing platforms (e.g., Mailchimp, ConvertKit)

    • Website and form hosting platforms

    • Analytics providers (e.g., Google Analytics)

    • Payment processors (if applicable)
      These providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and may use it solely for providing their service.

  3. Community and Program Features
    If you participate in initiatives like Read & Rise or Echoes Circle, certain information (e.g., your submitted content, profile details, or testimonials) may be visible to other participants or the public, based on your consent.

  4. Legal Compliance
    We may disclose information if required by law, legal process, or to protect our rights, property, or the safety of our users and community.

  5. Aggregated or Anonymized Data
    Information that has been aggregated or anonymized may be shared for research, analytics, or reporting purposes. This data cannot be used to identify individual users.

 Who We Share Your Data With

Chizzy Exe respects your privacy and only shares your personal information when necessary to provide our services or comply with legal obligations. Examples of data sharing include:

  1. Password Resets and Security
    If you request a password reset, your IP address may be included in the reset email to help ensure account security.

  2. Trusted Service Providers
    We may share your information with third-party providers that assist in operating our services, including:

    • Email marketing platforms (e.g., Mailchimp, ConvertKit)

    • Website and form hosting platforms

    • Analytics providers (e.g., Google Analytics)

    • Payment processors (if applicable)
      These providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and may use it solely for providing their service.

  3. Community and Program Features
    If you participate in initiatives like Read & Rise or Echoes Circle, certain information (e.g., your submitted content, profile details, or testimonials) may be visible to other participants or the public, based on your consent.

  4. Legal Compliance
    We may disclose information if required by law, legal process, or to protect our rights, property, or the safety of our users and community.

  5. Aggregated or Anonymized Data
    Information that has been aggregated or anonymized may be shared for research, analytics, or reporting purposes. This data cannot be used to identify individual users.

Chizzy Exe does not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties.

How long we retain your data

Chizzy Exe retains personal information only for as long as necessary to provide our services, comply with legal obligations, or support the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy. Specific examples include:

  1. Comments and Metadata
    If you leave a comment on the website, the comment and its associated metadata are retained indefinitely. This allows Chizzy Exe to automatically recognize and approve any follow-up comments without placing them in a moderation queue.

  2. Registered Users
    For users who register accounts on our website, we store the personal information provided in their user profiles. Registered users can view, edit, or delete their personal information at any time, except for their username, which cannot be changed. Website administrators may also access and manage this information as necessary to maintain the site and ensure proper operation of services.

  3. Other Data
    Data collected for purposes such as newsletters, program participation, or analytics is retained only for as long as necessary to fulfill those purposes or as required by law.

By maintaining data for the periods necessary, we aim to balance usability, accountability, and privacy protection.

What rights you have over your data

You have control over the personal information you provide to Chizzy Exe. Specifically:

  1. Access and Export
    If you have an account on our website, or if you have submitted comments, you may request an exported copy of the personal data we hold about you. This includes any information you have provided directly to us.

  2. Correction and Deletion
    You may request that we correct or erase your personal data at any time. Please note that we may retain certain information if required for legitimate administrative, legal, or security purposes.

  3. Consent Withdrawal
    Where we process your data based on consent (for example, for newsletters, programs, or community participation), you can withdraw your consent at any time. Withdrawing consent will not affect the lawfulness of processing prior to the withdrawal.

  4. Opt-Out of Communications
    You may opt out of receiving marketing, updates, or announcements from Chizzy Exe at any time by using the unsubscribe option provided in emails or by contacting us directly.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at: [ [email protected] ].

Where your data is sent

Certain information collected on the Chizzy Exe website may be transmitted to external services to help operate and protect the site. For example:

  • Visitor comments may be processed by automated spam detection services to prevent abuse and ensure a safe community environment.

 

Chizzy Exe ensures that any third-party services involved are required to protect your information and use it solely for the intended purpose. No data is shared for unrelated purposes or sold to third parties.