Privacy Policy

Below is a generic privacy policy page you can customize for your website “https://cathcrowleyauthor.com/”. This is general information only and not legal advice; a lawyer or privacy professional should review it for compliance with laws like GDPR or CCPA.termly+3​

Privacy Policy for CathCrowleyAuthor.com

  1. Introduction
    CathCrowleyAuthor.com (“website”, “site”, “service”) is operated for the purpose of sharing information about author Cath Crowley, her books, events, news, and related content. This Privacy Policy explains how this website collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you visit or interact with the site.privacypolicies+1​
    By using this website, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with this policy, please do not use the site.termly+1​

  2. Information Collected
    The website may collect the following types of information:privacypolicies+1​

  • Personal information you provide voluntarily, such as your name, email address, and any message content when you contact via forms or subscribe to newsletters.

  • Technical and usage data automatically collected, such as IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, time spent on pages, and referral URLs.

  • Cookies and similar tracking technologies that help improve site performance, analyze traffic, and remember preferences.

  1. How Your Information Is Used
    Your information may be used to:usercentrics+2​

  • Respond to inquiries, questions, or requests submitted through contact forms.

  • Send newsletters or updates if you have subscribed (you can unsubscribe at any time via the link in each email).

  • Analyze website traffic and usage to improve content, layout, and user experience.

  • Maintain the security and integrity of the website and prevent abuse or fraud.

  1. Legal Bases for Processing (GDPR, if applicable)
    If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA) or the UK, personal information may be processed on the following legal bases:feroot+1​

  • Your consent (for example, when you subscribe to a newsletter or accept cookies that are not strictly necessary).

  • Legitimate interests, such as improving the website and communicating with readers, provided your rights and freedoms are not overridden.

  • Compliance with legal obligations, if required to retain or disclose certain information.

  1. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
    The website may use cookies and similar technologies (such as pixels or analytics scripts) to:termly+1​

  • Enable basic site functionality.

  • Remember preferences (such as language or cookie choices).

  • Collect anonymous statistics about usage to help improve content and performance.
    You can control cookies through your browser settings, and you may delete or block cookies; however, some features of the site may not function properly if cookies are disabled.

  1. Third-Party Services
    This website may use third-party services, such as:privacypolicies+1​

  • Analytics providers (for example, Google Analytics or similar tools) to understand how visitors use the site.

  • Email marketing or newsletter tools to manage mailing lists and send updates.

  • Embedded content or social media widgets (such as Instagram, Goodreads, or publisher links) that may set their own cookies and collect data according to their privacy policies.
    These third parties collect and process information subject to their own privacy policies. You are encouraged to review the privacy policies of any third-party services you interact with via this site.

  1. Data Sharing and Disclosure
    Personal information is not sold to third parties.feroot+1​
    Information may be shared with:

  • Service providers and technical partners who help operate the website, email services, or analytics tools, only to the extent necessary for them to perform their services.

  • Authorities or legal entities if required by law, regulation, or legal process, or to protect rights, safety, or property.

  1. Data Retention
    Personal information is kept only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.usercentrics+1​
    When information is no longer needed, it will be deleted or anonymized in a reasonable manner.

  2. International Data Transfers
    If you access this website from outside the country where the hosting servers or service providers are based, your information may be transferred across international borders.feroot+1​
    Reasonable measures will be taken to ensure that any such transfers comply with applicable data protection laws and that your information remains protected.

  3. Your Rights and Choices
    Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:usercentrics+1​

  • The right to access and obtain a copy of the personal information held about you.

  • The right to request correction of inaccurate information.

  • The right to request deletion of your information, subject to legal or legitimate business reasons to retain it.

  • The right to object to or restrict certain types of processing.

  • The right to withdraw consent at any time when processing is based on consent (for example, unsubscribing from newsletters).
    To exercise these rights, please contact using the details in the “Contact” section below.

  1. Children’s Privacy
    This website is not directed to children under the age of 13, and personal information from children under 13 is not knowingly collected.privacypolicies​
    If it becomes known that a child under 13 has provided personal information, reasonable steps will be taken to delete that information as soon as possible.

  2. Security
    Reasonable technical and organizational measures are used to protect personal information against unauthorized access, loss, or misuse.usercentrics+1​
    However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, so absolute security cannot be guaranteed.

  3. Links to Other Websites
    This website may contain links to other websites, such as publishers, bookstores, event organizers, or social media platforms.termly+1​
    This Privacy Policy applies only to CathCrowleyAuthor.com, and responsibility is not assumed for the privacy practices or content of third-party sites. You should review the privacy policies of any sites you visit via external links.

  4. Changes to This Privacy Policy
    This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time to reflect changes in practices, legal requirements, or website features.termly+1​
    The “Last updated” date at the top of this page will be revised when changes are made, and continued use of the site after such changes signifies acceptance of the updated policy.

  5. Contact
    If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or would like to exercise your privacy rights, please get in touch via:

  • Email: [Insert contact email for CathCrowleyAuthor.com]

  • Contact form: [Insert link to your site’s contact page, if available]

You are encouraged to periodically review this Privacy Policy to stay informed about how your information is protected when using CathCrowleyAuthor.com.privacypolicies+1​