Privacy Policy

Last Updated: [Insert Date]

Your privacy matters to me. This policy explains what information is collected when you use this site, why it’s collected, and how it’s handled.

1. Information I Collect

When you interact with my website, newsletter, or shop, I may collect:

  • Personal information you provide (name, email address, shipping details).

  • Transaction details when you purchase a book or product.

  • Analytics data such as page views and referral sources (collected anonymously through Plausible Analytics).

2. How Your Information is Used

I use your information to:

  • Send newsletters and updates (if you subscribe via Substack).

  • Process and ship orders (if you purchase via Etsy or Amazon).

  • Improve the site and understand visitor behaviour (via Plausible).

I will never sell or rent your personal data.

3. Third-Party Services

This site works alongside trusted third parties. Each has its own privacy policy:

  • Etsy (for product sales and fulfilment) – Etsy Privacy Policy

  • Amazon / IngramSpark (for book sales) – Amazon Privacy Policy

  • Substack (for newsletter signups and email delivery) – Substack Privacy Policy

  • Plausible Analytics (for privacy-friendly website analytics) – Plausible Data Policy

  • Squarespace (for website hosting and payments, if enabled) – Squarespace Privacy Policy

4. Data Protection

  • Data is stored securely on the platforms listed above.

  • I take care to only work with services that are GDPR-compliant.

  • You may request deletion of your data at any time.

5. Your Rights (GDPR/EU)

As a resident of the EU, you have the right to:

  • Access the personal data held about you.

  • Request corrections or deletions.

  • Withdraw consent for newsletter emails at any time by clicking “unsubscribe.”

6. California Residents (CCPA/CPRA)

If you are a resident of California, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA/CPRA). These include:

  • The right to request disclosure of the categories and specific pieces of personal data collected about you.

  • The right to request deletion of your personal data (subject to exceptions).

  • The right to opt out of the sale of your personal data (note: this site does not sell personal data).

  • The right to non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights.

To exercise these rights, please contact me at [Insert your professional email].

7. Changes to This Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time. Continued use of the site after changes are posted indicates your acceptance of those changes.

8. Contact

If you have questions or requests about your personal data, you can reach me at:
📧 james@jamesmolloywriter.com