Privacy policy.

Last Updated: February 27, 2025

Welcome to mischawillett.com, the official website of Mischa Willett, poet and author of Phases and The Elegy Beta and editor of Philip James Bailey’s Festus. We value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information as you explore our poetry books, blog, and resources. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your data.

1. Information We Collect

We collect limited information to enhance your experience with Mischa Willett’s poetry and works:

  • Personal Data: When you sign up for our newsletter (“Join the Poetry Circle”) or contact us, we may collect your name and email address.

  • Usage Data: Through tools like Google Analytics, we track anonymized data such as pages visited (e.g., Phases book page), time spent, and device type.

  • Third-Party Interactions: If you purchase Phases or The Elegy Beta, or Festus via links to Amazon or other retailers, those platforms handle your payment and shipping details—we don’t store them.

2. How We Use Your Information

Your data helps us share the beauty of Christian poetry and Victorian literature:

  • Newsletter: To send updates about new poetry books, blog posts (e.g., “Writing Phases”), and events.

  • Site Improvement: To analyze how visitors engage with mischawillett.com, ensuring our modern elegies and Spasmodic poetry reach the right audience.

  • Communication: To respond to inquiries about Mischa Willett’s work or teaching.

3. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies to optimize your visit:

  • Small files track preferences and site performance (e.g., load times for Festus pages).

  • You can disable cookies in your browser, but this may affect functionality.

  • Google Analytics helps us understand our poetry readers—no personal identifiers are shared.

4. Sharing Your Information

We don’t sell your data. It’s shared only when necessary:

  • Service Providers: Email tools (e.g., Mailchimp) or hosting services process data under strict agreements.

  • Legal Requirements: If required by law, we’ll comply while protecting your rights.

5. Third-Party Links

Our site links to trusted platforms:

  • Buy Phases on Amazon or explore Festus resources elsewhere.

  • These sites have their own privacy policies—we’re not responsible for their practices.

6. Data Security

We take reasonable steps to protect your information:

  • Secure hosting and encryption for email signups.

  • However, no online system is 100% secure—use caution when sharing sensitive details.

7. Your Rights

You control your data:

  • Unsubscribe: Opt out of our newsletter anytime via the link in emails.

  • Access or Delete: Email us at [insert contact email] to request your data or removal.

  • EU/UK visitors have additional GDPR rights—we’ll honor them.

8. Children’s Privacy

Our site is for poetry enthusiasts, not kids under 13. We don’t knowingly collect their data.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this as Mischa Willett’s work grows (e.g., new poetry books). Check back here—significant changes will be noted via email or site notice.

10. Contact Us

Questions about this policy or your data? Reach out:
Email: mischawillett@me.com
Dr. Mischa Willett – Poet, Author, Educator