Effective Date: April 1, 2025
This Privacy Policy explains how Author Ava Vail ("we", "us", or "our") collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you visit https://authoravavail.com (the "Site").
We are committed to safeguarding your privacy and ensuring that your personal data is handled responsibly and transparently.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
- Personal Information: When you sign up for our newsletter, download a freebie, or contact us directly, we may collect your name, email address, and any other information you voluntarily provide.
- Technical Data: We may automatically collect information through cookies and analytics tools such as your IP address, browser type, referring website, and browsing activity on the Site.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information for the following purposes:
- To deliver digital products or freebies (via platforms such as BookFunnel)
- To send newsletters, promotional emails, and important updates (via ConvertKit)
- To respond to inquiries or customer service requests
- To analyze site usage and improve performance and content
- To comply with legal requirements
3. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to others. We may share your data only with trusted third-party services used to operate this Site, including:
- ConvertKit: for email collection and marketing
- BookFunnel: for digital downloads and ARC distribution
- SiteGround: our website hosting provider
- Google Analytics or similar services: to monitor and improve site performance
These providers have their own privacy policies and data protection practices in place.
4. Cookies
Cookies are small data files stored on your device. We use cookies to:
- Improve user experience
- Track usage patterns via analytics tools
- Remember your preferences
You can disable cookies through your browser settings. Please note that doing so may affect the functionality of the Site.
5. Email Communications
If you subscribe to our newsletter, you will receive updates, book news, and special offers. You may unsubscribe at any time using the link provided in each email or by contacting us at hello@authoravavail.com.
We are committed to complying with anti-spam laws including the CAN-SPAM Act.
6. Children's Privacy
This Site is not intended for individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected such information, please contact us and we will promptly delete it.
7. Data Protection & Security
We take appropriate measures to protect your data from unauthorized access or disclosure. However, no internet transmission is completely secure. By using the Site, you acknowledge this risk.
8. Your Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:
- Access, update, or delete your personal information
- Object to or restrict certain types of processing
- Lodge a complaint with a data protection authority
Please contact us if you wish to exercise any of these rights.
9. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to other sites (e.g. social media, book retailers). We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of these external sites.
10. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Effective Date.”
11. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact:
Author Ava Vail
Email: hello@authoravavail.com