RochelleClarkBooks.com (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect the personal information you provide when using our website, including when you sign up for our ARC (Advanced Reader Copy) team, subscribe to our email list, or click through to purchase books via third-party retailers.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal information from you:

Name and Email Address – when you sign up for our ARC team, newsletter, or other updates.

Voluntary Information – such as preferences or feedback you provide to us through surveys or forms.

Automatically Collected Information – such as browser type, IP address, and device information using cookies or analytics tools.

We do not directly collect payment information. All book purchases are processed securely through third-party platforms (such as Amazon, Bookshop.org, or others), and their respective privacy policies apply.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

Send newsletters, updates, and ARC team invitations.

Communicate with you about new releases, events, or exclusive offers.

Improve the functionality and content of our website.

Analyze website traffic and user behavior to enhance user experience.

3. Third-Party Services

We may use third-party services such as:

Email marketing platforms (e.g., MailerLite, ConvertKit) to manage newsletters and ARC outreach.

Retail platforms (e.g., Amazon) for book purchases. These platforms collect and manage your payment and shipping information under their own policies.

We do not share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes without your explicit consent.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We may use cookies or similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience and collect usage data for site performance analysis. You can choose to disable cookies through your browser settings.

5. Your Rights and Choices

You have the right to:

Unsubscribe from email communications at any time using the link provided in our emails.

Request access to or deletion of your personal data by contacting us at [your contact email].

Disable cookies through your browser if you prefer not to be tracked.

6. Data Security

We take reasonable steps to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure.

7. Children’s Privacy

Our website is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

8. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: [email protected]