Privacy Policy

Last updated: February 2026

Write Medicine and WriteCME Pro are owned and operated by Alexandra Howson, PhD ("I," "me," "my"). This Privacy Policy explains how I collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you visit my website (www.alexhowson.com), take the WriteCME Readiness Index assessment, subscribe to the Write Medicine Insider newsletter, purchase products or services, or otherwise interact with WriteCME Pro.

I take your privacy seriously. This policy is written in plain language so you can understand exactly what happens with your information.

Information I Collect

When You Visit the Website

When you browse www.alexhowson.com, I may automatically collect:

  • Pages viewed and time spent on pages

  • Browser type and device information

  • IP address and general geographic location

  • Referring website (how you found me)

This information is collected through cookies and analytics tools to help me understand how visitors use the site and to improve your experience. [See the Cookies section below for more detail.]

When You Subscribe to the Write Medicine Insider Newsletter

If you sign up for the Write Medicine Insider newsletter directly through the website (without taking the assessment), I collect:

  • Your name

  • Your email address

When You Take the WriteCME Readiness Index Assessment

If you take the WriteCME Readiness Index, I collect:

  • Your name and email address (provided on the lead form)

  • Your responses to assessment questions

  • Your assessment scores and readiness tier result

  • Your opt-in preference (whether you consented to receive the newsletter)

  • Timestamp of when you completed the assessment and provided consent

When You Purchase a Product or Service

If you purchase a product (such as the WriteCME Roadmap or Chart Your CME Writing Path) or join a membership (such as WriteCME Pro), I may additionally collect:

  • Billing information (processed securely by Stripe — I do not store your credit card details)

  • Purchase history

When You Contact Me

If you email me, reply to a newsletter, book a strategy call, or use the contact form, I collect whatever information you choose to share in that communication.

How I Use Your Information

I use your information for the following purposes:

  • To deliver your assessment results. Your quiz responses and email are used to generate and send your personalized WriteCME Readiness Index results.

  • To send the Write Medicine Insider newsletter. If you opt in — either through the assessment or through a direct sign-up form — I'll send you practical CME writing guidance, resources, and occasional information about my products and services.

  • To personalize your experience. Your assessment tier (Aspiring, Building, or Expanding) helps me send you content and resources that match where you are in your CME writing journey.

  • To deliver products and services you purchase. Including sending access information, receipts, and relevant communications about your purchase.

  • To improve my products and services. Aggregated, anonymized data from assessments and website analytics helps me understand my audience and improve my content and offerings.

  • To respond to your questions. If you reach out, I use your contact information to reply.

I will never use your information for a purpose that is incompatible with the reasons described above without obtaining your consent.

Tools and Services That Process Your Data

I use the following third-party services to operate this business. Each processes your data on my behalf and in accordance with their own privacy policies:

  • ScoreApp — Hosts the WriteCME Readiness Index assessment, collects your lead form data and quiz responses, and stores your results. ScoreApp Privacy Policy

  • Kit (formerly ConvertKit) — Manages email marketing, including the Write Medicine Insider newsletter and automated email sequences. Kit Privacy Policy

  • Squarespace — Hosts this website. Squarespace Policy

  • Stripe — Processes payments securely for product purchases. Stripe Privacy Policy

  • Google Analytics — Provides anonymized website usage data.

  • Calendly — Manages strategy call bookings. Calendly Privacy Policy

I do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for their own marketing purposes.

Newsletter Consent and Your Choices

How Consent Works

If you take the assessment: The WriteCME Readiness Index lead form includes an explicit opt-in checkbox. You choose whether to subscribe to the Write Medicine Insider newsletter. Your assessment results are delivered regardless of whether you opt in to the newsletter. Your consent choice and the timestamp are recorded.

If you subscribe directly: When you sign up for the Write Medicine Insider through a form on the website, the act of entering your email and clicking subscribe constitutes your consent to receive the newsletter.

What You Can Expect

If you opt in to the Write Medicine Insider, you will receive:

  • Practical guidance on CME writing skills and career development

  • Occasional information about our products, services, and events

  • Content tailored to your readiness stage (if you took the assessment)

How to Unsubscribe

Every email I send includes an unsubscribe link at the bottom. You can opt out at any time with one click. Once you unsubscribe, I will stop sending you marketing emails. If you have an active product or membership, you will still receive essential transactional communications related to that purchase.

You can also contact me directly at alex@alexhowosn.com to request removal from my mailing list.

Cookies

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. We use cookies for:

  • Essential cookies — Required for the website to function properly (e.g., remembering form inputs).

  • Analytics cookies — Help me understand how visitors use the site so I can improve it. These collect anonymized data such as pages viewed and session duration.

  • Third-party cookies — Some embedded content (such as podcast players or video embeds) may set their own cookies.

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect your experience on the site.

Data Retention

  • Newsletter subscribers: I retain your name and email address for as long as you remain subscribed. After you unsubscribe, I will remove your information within 30 days unless I have a legal obligation to retain it.

  • Assessment data: Your assessment responses and results are retained in ScoreApp and Kit for as long as needed to deliver ongoing, relevant content and to improve the assessment. You can request deletion at any time.

  • Purchase records: Transaction records are retained as required for accounting and legal purposes.

  • Website analytics: Anonymized analytics data is retained according to the analytics platform's default retention settings.

Data Security

I take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. This includes using secure, reputable third-party services, encrypted connections (HTTPS), and limiting access to your data to only what is necessary.

However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure. While I strive to protect your information, I cannot guarantee absolute security.

Your Rights

Depending on where you are located, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

  • Access — You can request a copy of the personal data I hold about you.

  • Correction — You can ask me to correct any inaccurate information.

  • Deletion — You can ask me to delete your personal data. I will do so unless I have a legal reason to retain it.

  • Restriction — You can ask me to limit how I use your data.

  • Portability — You can request your data in a commonly used, machine-readable format.

  • Objection — You can object to the processing of your data for certain purposes.

  • Withdraw consent — If you previously consented to receive marketing emails, you can withdraw that consent at any time by unsubscribing or contacting me.

For EU/UK residents: These rights are provided under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and UK GDPR. The legal basis for processing your data is your consent (for marketing emails) and legitimate interest (for delivering services you've requested and improving Write Medicine). You may contact your local data protection authority if you believe your rights have not been respected.

For California residents: Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), you have the right to know what personal information is collected, request deletion, and opt out of the sale of your information. I do not sell your personal information.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact me at alex@alexhowson.com. I will respond within 30 days.

Children's Privacy

Write Medicine and WriteCME Pro are not directed at individuals under the age of 16 (or 13, depending on your jurisdiction). I do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If I become aware that I have collected information from a child, I will delete it promptly.

International Data Transfers

Write Medicine/WriteCME Pro are based in the United States. If you are located outside the United States, your information will be transferred to and processed in the United States, where data protection laws may differ from those in your country. By using my services, you consent to this transfer. Where required (e.g., for EU/UK residents), appropriate safeguards are in place through the standard contractual clauses used by my third-party service providers.

Changes to This Policy

I may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in my practices or legal requirements. When I make significant changes, I will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page and, where appropriate, notify you by email.

Contact Me

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, your data, or your rights, please contact:

Alexandra Howson, PhD Write Medicine Email: alex@alexhowson.com