About this website
The website address for Calm and Collected-ish is: https://calmandcollectedish.com.
Media
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Embedded content from other websites
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Who we share your data with
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Where necessary to operate this website, and where you have provided your information voluntarily (for example, by subscribing to our newsletter), your data may be shared with trusted service providers such as MailerLite. These providers are only used to help deliver the services you have requested.
How long we retain your data
We retain contact form enquiries for as long as necessary to respond to your message.
What rights you have over your data
If you have an account on this site, you can request to receive an exported file of the personal data we hold about you, including any data you have provided to us. You can also request that we erase any personal data we hold about you. This does not include any data we are obliged to keep for administrative, legal, or security purposes.
Contact form
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Comments
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An anonymised string created from your email address (also called a hash) may be provided to the Gravatar service to determine whether you are using it. The Gravatar Privacy Policy is available at https://automattic.com/privacy/. After your comment is approved, your profile picture (if applicable) may be publicly visible alongside your comment.
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I only recommend products, services and resources that I genuinely use, enjoy, or believe may be helpful to my readers. My opinions and recommendations are always my own and are never influenced by affiliate partnerships.
As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.
Affiliate commissions help support the running of Calm & Collected-ish and allow me to continue creating free content.
From time to time, I may also participate in other affiliate programs. Where affiliate links are used, they will always be provided at no extra cost to you.
Newsletter
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Disclaimer
The information provided on Calm & Collected-ish is intended for general informational and entertainment purposes only. While I make every effort to ensure information is accurate and up to date, I make no guarantees regarding completeness, accuracy or suitability for your individual circumstances.
Any decisions you make based on information found on this website are made at your own discretion. The views and opinions expressed on this website are my own unless otherwise stated.
Last updated: August 2026