Last Updated: August 9, 2025

Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy describes how Annika Freese ("we", "us", or "our") collects, uses, and shares information when you visit annikafreese.com (the "Site"). By using the Site, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect
a. Personal Information You Provide
When you fill out the contact form on our website, you may provide personal information such as:
  • Name
  • Email address
  • Any other information you choose to include in your message

We do not collect payment or sensitive personal information.

b. Information Automatically Collected
Like many websites, we collect limited non-personal data automatically through cookies or analytics tools (e.g., IP address, browser type, referring URLs, and time spent on the Site) to improve performance and user experience.

2. How We Use Your Information
We may use the information you provide to:
  • Respond to your inquiries via the contact form
  • Monitor and analyze usage of the Site for improvement
  • Ensure the Site functions properly

We do not use your information for advertising or marketing purposes without your consent.

3. Sharing of Information
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.
We may share data with third-party service providers that help us operate the Site (e.g., hosting or analytics providers), but only to the extent necessary and under confidentiality agreements.

You may also choose to visit our Substack newsletter via an external link. If you choose to sign up there, your information will be subject to Substack's privacy policy.

4. Your Rights and Choices
You can request access to or deletion of your personal information at any time by contacting us via the contact form on our website.

Most browsers allow you to refuse or disable cookies—check your browser settings for more info.

5. Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your information but cannot guarantee complete security. Use the Site at your own risk.

6. External Links
This Site may link to third-party websites (e.g., Substack). We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites.

7. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

8. Contact
For questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, contact us via the contact form on our website.
Last Updated: August 9, 2025

Terms and Conditions
By accessing or using Annika Freese's (“we”, “our”, or “us”) website annikafreese.com (the “Site”), you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, please do not use the Site.

1. Use of Site
This Site is provided for informational purposes only. You may browse the Site and contact us through the contact form. You agree not to:
  • Use the Site for unlawful purposes
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the Site
  • Copy, reproduce, or distribute any part of the Site’s content without permission

2. Intellectual Property
All content on this Site—including text, images, graphics, design, and layout—is owned by Annika Freese or used with permission. You may not use any content without prior written consent.

3. External Links
Our Site may contain links to third-party websites, including Substack. We are not responsible for the content, policies, or practices of any third-party websites.

4. Disclaimer
The content on this Site is provided “as is” and without warranties of any kind. We make no guarantees as to the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of the content. Use the Site at your own risk.

5. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, we disclaim all liability for any damages arising from your use of or inability to use the Site, including but not limited to indirect, incidental, or consequential damages.

6. Changes to These Terms
We may update these Terms and Conditions at any time. Continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of those changes.

7. Governing Law
These terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of California, USA, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

8. Contact
For any questions about these Terms, please contact via the contact form on our website.