Last updated May
21, 2018
This Privacy Statement
describes how Author Alison Bliss manages the collection of personal information
with respect to privacy. All “personal information” (which is defined as any information
that identifies or can be used to identify, contact, or locate the person to whom
such information pertains) that she collects and maintains will be subject to this
Privacy Policy. This policy may be amended at her discretion, so she encourages
visitors to her site and newsletter subscribers to regularly review this Privacy
Policy for updates. Changes to this Policy will be posted on this page. Your continued
use of this Site after a change has been posted will constitute your agreement to
such change in the Privacy Policy.
What type of information may be collected:
The
personal information I might collect includes your first and last name, address,
email address, IP address, and information regarding your request (such as your
newsletter subscription or product purchase). I use Google Analytics, which attempts
to collect non-personal information such as browser type (Firefox, Chrome, etc.),
browser version, and pages viewed. If you purchase a product from me, your card
information is not accessed or held by me, as the payment is collected by my third
party payment processor (Paypal), who specializes in the secure online capture and
processing of credit/debit card transactions.
How this information
is used:
I
don’t use your information for purposes other than you intend. For example, leaving
a comment on my website will not automatically subscribe you to my newsletter or
marketing information. I only use your personal information to do one of the following:
·
Customize
your experience
·
Display
your comments on a site page or post
·
Correspond
with you, as requested by you
·
Process
orders you’ve submitted
·
If
you have signed up for my newsletter, your information is used to update you on
book news, new releases, sales information, and other relevant information
·
Deal
with requests for special consideration (contest giveaways, ARC fulfillment, review
copies, editing feedback, etc.)
·
Send
you requested product or service information
·
Administer
special promotions and giveaways you enter and notify you of the results
·
Personalize
your experience and deliver the information in which you’ve expressed interest
·
Follow
up after requested communications to provide extra information or to ask for assistance
·
Improve
the functionality and/or engagement of the site
·
Maintain
internal records
How your data is
kept secure:
I
am committed to protecting your personal information. The information I receive
is used only to improve your experience with me and to interact with you in ways
you request. In other words, your information will only be used as you intend. I
will never sell or trade your information to a third party, nor will I share or
disclose your personal data unless I’m required by law to do so.
All
of your personal data is contained behind a secure network. While no online data
can be guaranteed 100% secure, I take into account the sensitivity of the personal
information I collect and strive to safeguard it as I process and store it. In the
event that a breach occurs, every effort will be made to notify you via email within
seven business days.
Data Retention:
I
will retain and store your personal data for only as long as necessary to provide
the services you requested and to ensure your future requests are met efficiently.
If you wish for me to delete your personal data and request that I no longer use
your information, you can contact me at the email located at the end of this Privacy
Policy.
Use of Cookies:
A
cookie is a small amount of information sent to your computer to allow my website
to recognize you when you visit. It does not identify you as an individual but helps
improve my website and deliver a more personal experience.
Cookies
may be used to:
·
Identify
any new comments on a post since the last time you visited the page
·
Pre-fill
in your information in a comment form if you’ve left a comment before
·
Keep
products in your cart while you continue browsing my site
Use
of this site without blocking software or settings means you consent to allow cookies
to be placed on your computer. I do not have access to your computer through the
use of cookies. This website uses traffic log cookies to identify which pages are
being used. This helps me analyze data about webpage traffic and improve the website
in order to tailor it to customer needs. I only use this information for statistical
analysis purposes. You can accept or decline the use of cookies through your browser
settings. I may also use trusted third-party services, such as Google Analytics
and Facebook that track this information as well.
Third-Party Links:
My
website contains links to sites run by other organizations that have separate and
independent privacy policies. This policy applies only to my website. I encourage
you to carefully read the privacy statements on the other websites you visit. I
cannot be responsible or liable for the privacy policies and practices of other
sites, even if you access the sites using links from my website. Nonetheless, I
seek to protect the integrity of my site and welcome any feedback about these sites.
Underage Users:
I
do not intend to promote or market the information, products, or services of this
site to anyone under the age of 18, nor do I knowingly solicit or collect any personal
data of anyone under the age of 18. If you are under the age of 18, please do not
provide any of your personal information. If you believe a child of yours under
the age of 18 has entered personal information please contact me at the email located
at the end of this privacy policy to have the data removed.
Choice / Opt Out:
I
will not contact you for marketing purposes unless you’ve given your prior consent.
I use double opt-in for my newsletter subscribers, and I encourage those who change
their mind about their interest in my marketing newsletters to unsubscribe by using
the instructions at the bottom of every newsletter or emailing me using the contact
information located at the bottom of this privacy policy. For all other requests
to delete or update your information, please contact me using the email below.
At
any time, you may obtain a summary of the personal data on record with me (if any),
which would have been collected via this website or by subscription to my mailing
list. You may also contact me to request a change or correction to your personal
information, ask me to delete your personal data, or express any concerns you have
regarding the use of your information.
If
you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy, you can contact me through
my contact form or by using the email below.
Alison
Bliss
