Who I Am and How I Respect Your Privacy
I’m committed to keeping your personal information safe and confidential. When you visit my site, you can trust that I will not sell or share your personal information, such as your name, email address, or anything else that identifies you. If you sign up for free book offers or newsletters from Serena Hawke, Nightbloom Paranormal Romance or Scribeworks Studio, your information remains private and will never be passed along elsewhere.
This privacy policy covers why I collect your information, how I use it, when it might be disclosed, and the steps I take to protect it. Your privacy matters to me, and I work to provide a safe experience for each visitor. I believe in being transparent, and I want you to get a sense of how your information is handled.
Cookies and What They Do
My website uses cookies. These are small text files placed on your device. They help the website remember your preferences and make things run smoothly. Cookies also help with basic functions like logging in or keeping your device recognized between visits. If you ever want, you can clear cookies from your internet browser at any time. For those interested in the technical side, cookies might save your language preference or help the site remember if you’re logged in.
Collecting Website Data and How It’s Used
When you visit my website, I use analytics tools like Google Analytics. This helps me understand what pages get the most views, what visitors look for, and how the site is used overall. This data includes things like how long you stay, which links you click, and your general geographic area, but it is not linked to your identity. I may see trends like which topics bring in more visitors or where most of my audience comes from, but the info never points directly to you.
I never use this information to identify you personally. These details are there to help improve the site’s performance and content, allowing me to make the experience better for everyone who stops by.
Comments and User Feedback
If there’s a place to leave comments on my website, you can choose what name or email to provide, or even use a nickname. The name, email, and website details you enter are stored so your comment appears to you and others who visit the site. I don’t require verification of this info and never sell or share comment data with third parties. You have the freedom to use a display name that keeps you comfortable.
When Third Parties Receive Information
Sometimes, your IP address, browser type, or general location are shared with third party services, like analytics platforms or site plugins. These third parties help keep the website running smoothly or provide security, but they never receive your personal information like your name or email from me. If I use newsletter providers or security plugins, they only access the details necessary to do the job, always limited and with privacy in mind.
Accessing or Deleting Your Information
If you ever want to see, update, or erase any personal information stored by the site, you can contact me directly. Send an email with your request, and I’ll help you as quickly as possible. Protecting your data and answering questions is really important to me, and I work to process these requests promptly. I want you to feel comfortable and secure while using my site.
Policy Updates and Staying Informed
I may update this privacy policy from time to time. The most recent version will always appear on this site so you can read the latest information. If a major change happens, I’ll post an update here or email users who have shared their details, if possible. Using the site means you agree to the privacy terms described here. If you have any questions or want to check in about how your data is protected, please reach out anytime.
