Last Updated: 8-17-2026

Welcome to my author website. I respect your privacy and am committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how your information is collected, used, and safeguarded when you visit this website, subscribe to my newsletter, or contact me via my contact form.

1. Information I Collect

Because this website is hosted on Squarespace and uses its built-in services, I collect the minimal personal data required to communicate with you:

* Newsletter Subscribers: If you sign up for my mailing list, I collect your email address.

* Contact Form Users: If you send me a message, I collect your name, email address, and the content of your message.

* Automated Information: Squarespace automatically collects basic technical data when you visit (such as your IP address, browser type, and pages visited) to ensure website stability and to provide basic website traffic analytics.

2. How I Use Your Information

I use your data strictly for the following purposes:

* To send you newsletters, book updates, new releases, and promotional content through Squarespace Email Campaigns (only if you have explicitly opted in).

* To respond directly to your inquiries or feedback submitted through the contact form.

* I never sell, rent, trade, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.

3. Third-Party Service Providers (Data Processors)

This website is hosted by Squarespace, Inc. Your data (including your email address and message history) is securely stored on Squarespace’s servers. Squarespace processes this information on my behalf solely to run this website and distribute my email newsletter. Squarespace handles your data in accordance with their strict privacy standards.

4. Cookies

This website uses cookies and similar technologies to deliver essential website functionality and to track basic, anonymous visitor analytics. You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings at any time.

5. Your Rights & Opting Out

You have full control over your data. At any time, you can:

* Unsubscribe: Click the "Unsubscribe" link located at the bottom of any Squarespace newsletter email you receive from me to stop getting updates instantly.

* Data Deletion: Contact me directly through my contact form to request that I permanently delete your email and past correspondence from my records.