Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 12/1/2024

Thank you for visiting our store. As an author, I value your privacy and am committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your data when you visit our Shopify store, make purchases, and sign up for our newsletter.

By using our website, you agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information when you interact with our store:

a. Personal Information:
When you place an order or sign up for our newsletter, we collect the following personal information:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Mailing address
  • Phone number (optional)
  • Payment information (processed through secure payment gateways)

b. Non-Personal Information:
We may also collect non-personal information, including but not limited to:

  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Device type
  • Pages viewed on our website
  • Referring site (if applicable)

This information helps us improve the performance of our website and deliver a better customer experience.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect in the following ways:

  • To process orders: We use your personal information to fulfill and ship your orders, and to provide customer support.
  • To send promotional materials: With your consent, we will send you marketing emails, updates, book releases, and special promotions.
  • To improve our website: We analyze non-personal information to improve the functionality and design of our website.
  • To comply with legal obligations: We may use your data to comply with applicable legal obligations, such as tax and accounting requirements.

3. Email Subscriptions & Communication

When you sign up for our newsletter or make a purchase, you agree to receive promotional and transactional emails from us. You can unsubscribe from our newsletter at any time by clicking the "unsubscribe" link in the email or by contacting us directly at authordanielaamera@gmail.com.

4. How We Protect Your Information

We take the security of your personal information seriously. We use industry-standard security measures, such as encryption, to protect your data during transactions. Your payment information is processed through secure payment gateways, such as Shopify Payments or PayPal, and is never stored on our servers.

However, please note that no method of data transmission over the Internet is completely secure. While we strive to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

5. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your information in the following circumstances:

  • Service providers: We may share your data with trusted third-party vendors, such as shipping companies or email marketing platforms, to facilitate our operations and deliver services to you.
  • Legal compliance: If required by law, we may disclose your information to comply with a legal obligation, protect our rights, or prevent fraud.

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small files stored on your device that help us remember your preferences, track your activity on our website, and analyze performance.

You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings, but this may affect your experience on our website.

7. Your Rights & Choices

You have the following rights regarding your personal data:

  • Access: You can request to view the personal information we hold about you.
  • Correction: You can update or correct your information if it is inaccurate or incomplete.
  • Deletion: You can request to have your personal information deleted, subject to legal and contractual restrictions.
  • Opt-out of marketing emails: You can opt out of receiving marketing emails at any time by following the unsubscribe instructions in the emails or contacting us directly.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at authordanielaamera@gmail.com.

8. GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation)

If you are a resident of the European Union (EU) or European Economic Area (EEA), you have the following rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

  • Right to Access: You have the right to request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
  • Right to Rectification: You can request that we correct any inaccuracies in your personal information.
  • Right to Erasure: You can request that we delete your personal information, subject to certain conditions.
  • Right to Restrict Processing: You have the right to request that we limit the processing of your personal information in certain circumstances.
  • Right to Data Portability: You can request a copy of your personal information in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.
  • Right to Object: You have the right to object to the processing of your personal information, particularly if we are processing it for direct marketing purposes or based on our legitimate interests.

To exercise any of these rights, or if you have any concerns regarding how we handle your personal information, please contact us at authordanielaamera@gmail.com. We will respond to your request within a reasonable time frame, in accordance with applicable laws.

9. Retention of Your Information

We will retain your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

10. Children’s Privacy

Our website and services are not intended for children under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you are a parent or guardian and believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately, and we will take steps to delete such data.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. When we make changes, we will update the "Effective Date" at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any updates.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal information, please contact us at:

Daniela A. Mera
authordanielaamera@gmail.com