Privacy Policy

Last Updated: June 22, 2026

Hi, I’m Joy Jacobson. I run this website and SHINE as a small, independently owned business.
This Privacy Policy explains what information I collect and how I use it.

What I Collect
If you sign up for my emails, download a free resource, or contact me through this website, I may collect:

Your name
Your email address
Anything you choose to write in a message or form

My website may also collect basic technical information, like which pages people visit, so I can understand what is useful and improve the site.

How I Use Your Information
I use your information to:

Send you the essays, resources, or updates you signed up for
Respond if you contact me
Share occasional information about my work, workshops, coaching, or offerings
Improve my website and writing

You can unsubscribe from my emails at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link at the bottom of any email.

What I Don’t Do
I do not sell your personal information.
I do not share your email address with other people for them to market to you.
I do not collect more information than I need to run this small business and stay in touch with people who have asked to hear from me.

Email and Website Tools
I may use trusted tools to help run this website and email list, such as an email platform, website platform, form tool, or basic analytics tool. These tools may process limited information only so they can provide those services.

Cookies
This website may use basic cookies or analytics tools to understand how people use the site. You can change your browser settings to block or delete cookies.

Your Choices
You can unsubscribe from my emails at any time.
You can also contact me if you want to ask what information I have about you, update it, or request that I delete it.

Updates
I may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. If I do, I’ll update the date at the top of this page.

Contact
Questions? You can contact me here:

Joy Jacobson / SHINE
Email: thejoyjacobson@gmail.com
Website: thejoyjacobson.com