Effective Date: July 02, 2025

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Welcome to www.authorashleymcknight.com (the "Site"), operated by Ashley McKnight. Your privacy is important, and this Privacy Policy outlines how your information is collected, used, and protected when you visit this website.

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1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following information when you interact with the Site:

a. Personal Information
- Name, email address, and other contact details (e.g., when signing up for the newsletter or submitting a contact form).
- Shipping address and order details (e.g., when purchasing a signed paperback).
- Payment information is processed securely through third-party services (e.g., Etsy) and is not stored on this Site.

b. Non-Personal Information
- Browser type, IP address, device type, and other usage data collected through cookies and analytics tools to improve the Site experience.

2. How We Use Your Information

Your information may be used to:
- Fulfill and manage your orders for signed books.
- Send newsletters, updates, promotions, or event announcements (if you have opted in).
- Respond to inquiries and customer service requests.
- Analyze website traffic and improve functionality and content.

3. Newsletter & Email Marketing

If you subscribe to the newsletter, you consent to receive email communications from Ashley McKnight. You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the link in the footer of any email or by contacting us directly.

4. Sharing Your Information

Your personal information is never sold or shared for commercial purposes. It may be shared only with trusted third-party service providers who help operate the Site (e.g., email service platforms, payment processors), and only to the extent necessary to deliver services.

5. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to improve the browsing experience, monitor website performance, and analyze traffic. You can disable cookies through your browser settings, but some features of the Site may not function properly without them.

6. Third-Party Links

This Site may contain links to third-party websites (e.g., Etsy, Amazon, or social media platforms). Once you leave this Site, this Privacy Policy no longer applies. Please refer to the privacy policies of those sites for their practices.

7. Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Children’s Privacy

This Site is not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

9. Your Rights

You have the right to access, correct, or delete your personal information. If you wish to exercise any of these rights, please contact us at ashleymauthor@gmail.com

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

11. Contact Us

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

Ashley McKnight
Email: ashleymauthor@gmail.com
Website: www.authorashleymcknight.com