Privacy Policy

Introduction

At The Author Choice, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or use our services.

Information We Collect

Personal Information

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide, including but not limited to: - Name - Email address - Phone number - Any other information you submit through forms or communications

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect: - IP address - Browser type and version - Operating system - Device information - Pages visited and usage data - Cookies and tracking technologies

How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information to: - Provide, operate, and improve our services - Communicate with you, including support and updates - Send marketing and promotional content (only where legally permitted or with consent) - Analyze website performance and user behavior - Comply with legal and regulatory obligations

Cookies, Tracking & Advertising Technologies

We use cookies, pixels, web beacons, and similar technologies to: - Ensure website functionality - Analyze traffic and usage patterns - Deliver relevant advertising

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect site functionality.

Google Ads & Analytics

We use Google Ads and Google Analytics services.

• Google uses cookies, including the DoubleClick cookie, to display ads based on users’ visits to this and other websites.
• Google Analytics helps us understand how visitors interact with our website.

Opt-Out Options

You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting: - Google Ads Settings: https://adssettings.google.com

You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking using the browser add-on: - https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout

Third-Party Data Sharing

We may share information with: - Trusted service providers (hosting, analytics, email services) - Advertising partners such as Google - Legal authorities when required by law

We do not sell your personal information.

Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR & CCPA)

Depending on your location, we process personal data based on: - Your consent - Performance of a contract - Legitimate business interests - Legal obligations

Your Rights Include:

• Accessing your personal data
• Requesting correction or deletion
• Objecting to or restricting processing
• Opting out of marketing communications

California residents may request information regarding the collection and use of personal data and request deletion or limitation of data sharing.

Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law.

Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational safeguards to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse.

Children’s Privacy

Our services are not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

Contact Us

If you have questions or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, contact us at:

Email: info@theauthorchoice.com