Effective Date: 1st May 2025
At AuthorSadieSteele.com, your privacy is very important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website.
1. Information We Collect
We collect personal information you voluntarily provide to us when you:

• Subscribe to the newsletter
• Submit a contact form
• Enter giveaways or promotions
• Comment on blog posts (if applicable)

Types of personal information may include:

• Name
• Email address
• Mailing address (only if required for giveaways)
• IP address (via analytics tools)
• Browser and device type

2. How We Use Your Information
We may use the information we collect to:

• Send newsletters and promotional emails
• Respond to inquiries or comments
• Improve website performance and user experience
• Manage giveaways or promotions
• Analyze website traffic and usage patterns

3. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. We may share your information with trusted service providers that help us operate the website, such as:

• Email marketing services (e.g., MailerLite, Mailchimp,
• Website analytics providers (e.g., Google Analytics)
• Hosting and website platforms (e.g., Hostgator, Godaddy

These third parties are bound by confidentiality agreements and are only permitted to use your data as necessary to provide services on our behalf.
4. Your Data Protection Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

• Access your personal data
• Correct or update inaccurate data
• Request deletion of your data
• Withdraw consent to processing
• File a complaint with your local data protection authority

To exercise your rights, please contact us at [Insert contact email here].
5. Data Retention
We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy unless a longer retention period is required by law.
6. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. We encourage you to review their privacy policies separately.
7. Children’s Privacy
Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children.
8. Security of Your Information
We implement reasonable security measures to protect your personal data, but no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. Use the site at your own risk.
9. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The updated version will be indicated by an updated “Effective Date” and will be effective as soon as it is accessible.
10. Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, contact us at:
Email: info@authorsadiesteele.com
Website: https://www.authorsadiesteele.com