Privacy Policy

Introduction

Welcome to Jen Talty Author. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, jentalty.com. Please read this privacy policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this privacy policy, please do not access the site.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide to Us

Newsletter Subscriptions: When you sign up for our newsletter, we collect your name and email address through our third-party newsletter service provider.

Contact Forms: When you contact us through our website's messaging system, we collect the information you provide, which may include your name, email address, and the content of your message.

Purchase Information: When we launch our online bookstore, we will collect information necessary to process your order, including your name, email address, billing address, shipping address, and payment information. Payment information is processed securely through our third-party payment processor.

Information Collected Automatically

Cookies and Tracking Technologies: Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies provided by GoDaddy to enhance your browsing experience. You can manage your cookie preferences through the cookie management tool that appears on our website.

Analytics Data: We may collect information about your device, browsing actions, and usage patterns through GoDaddy's website platform, which may include your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, and pages viewed.

Affiliate Links: Our website contains affiliate links to Amazon. When you click on these links and make a purchase, Amazon may collect information about your transaction. We may receive a commission from qualifying purchases, but we do not receive your personal information from these transactions.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Send you our newsletter and updates about our books (if you've subscribed)
• Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
• Process and fulfill your orders (when our bookstore launches)
• Improve our website and user experience
• Comply with legal obligations
• Prevent fraudulent transactions and protect against security threats

Third-Party Service Providers

We share your information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf, including:

• Newsletter Service: Email Octopus - processes newsletter subscriptions and distributions
• Website Hosting: GoDaddy - hosts our website and provides technical infrastructure
• Payment Processing:  (when applicable) - securely processes payment transactions
• Affiliate Programs: Amazon Associates - tracks affiliate link clicks and purchases

These service providers have their own privacy policies and are responsible for protecting the information they collect.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies provided by GoDaddy. You can control cookie settings through:

• The cookie management popup that appears on our website
• Your browser settings
• Third-party opt-out tools

Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our website.

Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:

• The right to access your personal information
• The right to correct inaccurate information
• The right to request deletion of your information
• The right to opt-out of marketing communications
• The right to withdraw consent

To exercise these rights, please contact us at [YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS].

Unsubscribe from Communications

You can unsubscribe from our newsletter at any time by clicking the "unsubscribe" link at the bottom of our emails or by contacting us directly.

Age Restrictions

Our website and content are intended for individuals aged 17 and older. We do not knowingly collect information from individuals under 17. If we discover that we have collected information from someone under 17, we will delete it promptly.

Links to Other Websites

Our website contains links to third-party websites, including Amazon affiliate links. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to read their privacy policies.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The updated version will be indicated by an updated "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

Email: jen@jentalty.com
Website: jentalty.com