The Wayward Alchemist ™

Privacy Policy for The Wayward Alchemist

Effective Date: November 2025
Website: https://thewaywardalchemist.com

Who We Are

The Wayward Alchemist (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is a multidisciplinary creative studio blending craft, art, and education inspired by traditional alchemy, folklore, and handmade artistry.
Our website address is: https://thewaywardalchemist.com.

We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information in accordance with global data protection laws, including the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).

Comments

When visitors leave comments on the site, we collect the data shown in the comment form, along with the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help detect spam.

An anonymized string (hash) created from your email address may be sent to the Gravatar service to check if you use it. Their privacy policy can be found at https://automattic.com/privacy/.
After approval, your profile picture (if any) may be visible publicly next to your comment.

Media

If you upload images to our website, please avoid including embedded location data (EXIF GPS). Visitors to the site can download and extract this data from uploaded images.

Cookies

We use cookies to enhance your browsing experience, remember preferences, and analyze traffic.

  • Comment Cookies: If you leave a comment, you may opt to save your name, email, and website in cookies for convenience. These last for one year.
  • Login Cookies: Temporary cookies determine if your browser accepts cookies. Login cookies last for two days; screen preference cookies last a year. Choosing “Remember Me” keeps you logged in for two weeks.
  • Editor Cookies: If you edit or publish an article, an additional cookie (containing only the post ID) will be saved for one day.

You may disable cookies in your browser settings at any time. Doing so may affect certain website functions.

Embedded Content from Other Websites

Articles on this site may include embedded content (e.g., videos, images, or articles). Embedded content from other websites behaves the same as if you visited the other website directly.

These external sites may collect data about you, use cookies, and track your interaction with that content, especially if you are logged in to those websites.

Who We Share Your Data With

  • If you request a password reset, your IP address will be included in the reset email.
  • We may share limited data with trusted service providers who assist in operating our website, fulfilling orders, or delivering newsletters (e.g., payment processors such as PayPal).
  • These partners only access the information necessary to perform their functions and are contractually bound to protect your data.
  • We do not sell or rent your personal information to any third parties.

How Long We Retain Your Data

If you leave a comment, the comment and its metadata are retained indefinitely for moderation and reference.

For registered users, we store personal information provided in their profile. Users can view, edit, or delete their data at any time (except usernames). Site administrators can also access this information to assist with account support or security.

What Rights You Have Over Your Data

You have the right to:

  • Request an exported file of your personal data held by us.
  • Request correction or deletion of your data.
  • Withdraw consent for data processing at any time.
  • Object to data processing for marketing purposes.
  • Lodge a complaint with a relevant data protection authority if you believe your rights are violated.

Requests can be made by contacting us at:
📧 thealchemist@thewaywardalchemist.com

Where Your Data Is Sent

Visitor comments and form submissions may be checked through automated spam and security detection services.
Your data may be transferred and processed outside your country of residence. In such cases, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information.

Payment Information

We use secure third-party payment processors such as PayPal to handle transactions.
We do not store or have access to your full credit card or payment details. Please review PayPal’s own privacy policy for more information on their practices.

Email Communication

If you subscribe to our newsletter, we collect your name and email to send updates, product launches, or educational content related to our work.
You can unsubscribe at any time via the link in each email.
We never sell email lists or share subscriber information with third parties for marketing.

Your Data Protection Rights (GDPR and CCPA)

If you are located in the European Union, the United Kingdom, or California, you have additional rights, including:

  • The right to know what data we collect and how it’s used.
  • The right to request access, correction, or deletion of your data.
  • The right to opt out of data sharing or sale (we do not sell personal data).
  • The right to non-discrimination for exercising privacy rights.

You may exercise these rights by contacting us at thealchemist@thewaywardalchemist.com.

How We Protect Your Data

We use SSL encryption, secure hosting, and limited access controls to protect your information. While no online system can be entirely secure, we maintain reasonable safeguards to minimize risk and prevent unauthorized access or misuse.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any significant changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Effective Date.” Continued use of the site after such updates constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

Contact Information

For privacy questions, data access requests, or general inquiries, contact us at:
📧 thealchemist@thewaywardalchemist.com
🌐 https://thewaywardalchemist.com