1. Information We Collect

• Contact data (e.g., email address) if you join the newsletter or contact us.
• Technical data (IP address, browser type, pages visited) via cookies or server logs.
• Transaction data if you purchase through retailers we link to (handled by those retailers).

2. How We Use Information

• Send newsletter updates you requested.
• Improve the website and measure performance.
• Respond to messages and media/rights inquiries.

3. Cookies & Tracking

We may use cookies or similar technologies to keep the site secure, remember preferences, and understand traffic. You can control cookies in your browser settings.

4. Email Marketing

We use Mailchimp to manage subscriptions and send emails. When you submit the newsletter form, your data is processed according to Mailchimp’s policies. Each email includes an unsubscribe link.

5. Analytics

We may use privacy-respecting analytics to understand aggregate usage. No sensitive personal data is collected through analytics.

6. Sharing & Disclosure

We do not sell your personal information. We share it only with service providers as needed to operate the site (e.g., email delivery), or if required by law.

7. Data Retention

We keep information as long as necessary for the purposes described above, or as required by law. You can ask us to delete your data at any time.

8. Your Rights

You may request access, correction, or deletion of your personal data. If you’re in a jurisdiction with specific privacy rights (e.g., GDPR/EEA, UK, California), you may have additional rights under local law.

9. Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your information; no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure.

10. Children’s Privacy

This site is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children.

11. International Transfers

Our services and providers may operate globally. By using the site, you consent to processing and transfer of your data outside your country where permitted by law.

12. Changes to this Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. The “Last updated” date will reflect the current version.

13. Contact

Questions? Email contact@brianthompsonwrites.com.