Privacy Policy — Melissa Frain Editorial

Last updated: April 17, 2026

Who I am

This website (melissafrain.com) is operated by Melissa Frain Editorial. When this policy refers to "I," "me," or "my," it means Melissa Frain, the sole operator of this site and business.

What information I collect and why

Contact form submissions. When you fill out my contact form, I collect your name, email address, and any information you include in your message (such as your genre, word count, and the type of editing you're looking for). I use this information solely to respond to your inquiry and, if we decide to work together, to provide editorial services.

Newsletter signup. If you opt in to receive news and updates via the checkbox on my contact form, I collect your email address to send occasional emails about availability, special offers, or news. You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in any email.

"How did you hear about me?" I ask this question on my contact form purely to understand how people find me. This information helps me know where to focus my marketing efforts and is not shared with anyone.

Cookies and tracking

This site is hosted on Squarespace, which uses cookies to help the site function properly, analyze traffic, and improve your browsing experience. Some of these cookies are essential for the site to work; others are used for analytics.

You can manage your cookie preferences through the cookie banner that appears when you first visit the site. You can also adjust cookie settings in your browser at any time.

For more detail on the cookies Squarespace uses, you can review Squarespace's cookie policy at squarespace.com/cookie-policy.

I do not use any additional third-party tracking, retargeting, or advertising tools on this site.

How I protect your information

I take reasonable steps to protect the information you provide to me. Contact form submissions are stored securely through Squarespace's platform. I do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties, except as necessary to provide my services (for example, communicating with you via email).

Third-party services

This site is built on and hosted by Squarespace, Inc. Squarespace processes and stores data on servers in the United States. For information about how Squarespace handles data, you can review their privacy policy at squarespace.com/privacy.

If you sign up for my newsletter, your email address may be processed through Squarespace's email campaign tools or a third-party email service. I will only use your email address for the purpose you provided it.

Your rights

You have the right to:

Request access to the personal information I hold about you
Request that I correct or delete your personal information
Withdraw your consent for me to use your information (such as unsubscribing from emails)
Request a copy of your data in a portable format

If you are located in the European Union or United Kingdom, you have additional rights under GDPR, including the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact me using the contact form on this site or by emailing me directly.

Data retention

I retain contact form submissions and email correspondence for as long as is reasonably necessary for business purposes. If you would like me to delete your information, please contact me and I will do so promptly.

Changes to this policy

I may update this privacy policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated date. If I make significant changes, I will make reasonable efforts to notify you.