Privacy Policy

Hi there! Your privacy matters to me, so here’s a plain-English look at what information this website collects, why, and what happens to it. This policy applies to avawakefieldromance.com, which is run by Ava Wakefield Romance, LLC (“I,” “me,” or “my”).

The short version

• I only collect what you choose to share with me (like when you send a message or join my newsletter), plus basic technical info every website receives.
• I never sell, rent, or trade your personal information.
• This site doesn’t use advertising trackers or analytics tools to follow you around the internet.
• You can unsubscribe, or ask me to see, fix, or delete your information, anytime.

What I collect

When you contact me. If you use my contact form, I collect your first and last name, email address, phone number (optional), and your message. The form also records your IP address and browser type, which helps protect the site from spam.

When you join my newsletter. When you sign up for my newsletter or grab a free book, you’ll share your name and email address. Signups and free book downloads are handled by BookFunnel, and newsletter subscribers are managed through my email newsletter provider.

Information collected automatically. Like nearly every website, my hosting provider automatically logs basic technical information when you visit, such as your IP address, browser type, device type, and the pages you view. This is used to keep the site running smoothly and securely.

How I use your information

• To read and reply to your messages
• To send the newsletter you signed up for, including book news, free books, and invitations to things like future ARC teams
• To deliver free books you request
• To keep this website secure and protect it from spam and abuse
• To comply with the law, if I’m ever required to

Who I share it with

I don’t sell your information, ever. I only share it with the trusted services that help me run this website and newsletter, and only so they can do that job:

• Bluehost hosts this website
• BookFunnel delivers free books and collects newsletter signups
• My email newsletter provider sends my newsletter (this may change from time to time)
• Google (Gmail) is where messages from my contact form are delivered

I may also share information if required by law, or if my business is ever transferred to someone else.

Cookies

Cookies are small files saved by your browser. This site uses only a few basic ones, like cookies that help the site work properly or remember whether you’ve already seen my newsletter pop-up. I don’t use cookies for advertising or to track you across other websites. You can block or delete cookies anytime in your browser settings, though a few site features may not work quite as smoothly.

Links to other websites

My site links to places like Amazon, BookFunnel, and my social media pages. Once you click over, their privacy policies apply, not this one, so I recommend checking them out too.

How long I keep your information

I keep contact form messages for as long as I need them to reply to you and for my records. Newsletter information is kept until you unsubscribe. After that, I delete it or keep only what I’m required to keep by law.

How I protect it

I use reasonable security measures to protect your information, including a secure (HTTPS) website and trusted service providers. That said, no website or internet service can promise 100% security.

Your choices and rights

• Unsubscribe anytime using the link at the bottom of any newsletter email.
• Ask to see, correct, or delete the personal information I have about you by emailing me.

Depending on where you live (for example, the European Union, the United Kingdom, or California), you may have additional rights under laws like the GDPR or CCPA, such as the right to know what I collect, to get a copy of it, or to object to how it’s used. I’m happy to honor these requests. Just email me and I’ll respond within 30 days.

Children’s privacy

This website isn’t intended for children under 13, and I don’t knowingly collect personal information from them. If you believe a child has shared information with me, please let me know and I’ll delete it.

Changes to this policy

I may update this policy from time to time. When I do, I’ll change the “Last updated” date at the top of this page.

Questions?

If you have any questions about this policy or your information, I’d love to help. Email me at ava@avawakefieldromance.com.

Ava Wakefield Romance, LLC