Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

1.1. Purpose of Policy

As an author selling books through my website, www.johnhpayne.com, I am dedicated to upholding the privacy rights of visitors and users of www.johnhpayne.com (the “Site”). This Privacy Policy (this “Policy”) is designed to instill confidence in your interactions with my Site, demonstrating my commitment to fair information practices. This Policy exclusively pertains to my Site and not to any other websites that you may access from here, each of which may have differing data collection and usage practices.

Please note: My Site is intended for a general audience, and I do not specifically target individuals under the age of 13, adhering to the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act of 1998.

2. Information Collection Practices

In managing my Site, I gather personal information from visitors in three instances. First, when you sign up to receive a free eBook, we collect your email address. Second, if you contact us via the “contact” page, you will provide your name and email address. Third, leaving a comment on a blog post may prompt us to ask for your name and other details. However, providing information through these methods is not obligatory to use and enjoy our Site.

(a) Automatic Collection: Our servers automatically recognize visitors' domain names and IP addresses, without revealing personal information. Additionally, we may collect anonymous “traffic data” to enhance our services and for marketing purposes.

(b) Cookies: Periodically, we may utilize the standard “cookies” feature of major browsers to store data about your visit, aiding us in understanding which areas of our Site require improvement. You can choose to disable cookies, but this may impact your user experience.

(c) Sponsors and Advertisers: If we accept sponsorships or advertisements on our Site, sponsors and advertisers may access impressions and click data, but your personally identifiable information remains confidential.

3. Use and Sharing of Information

(a) Personal Information: We do not disclose personally identifiable information to third parties, except those facilitating the Site's functionality, such as hosting and email services.

(b) Anonymous Information: Anonymous information is used for traffic analysis. Traffic and transaction data may be shared with business partners and advertisers anonymously.

(c) Use of Cookies: Promotions or advertisements on our Site may contain cookies, but we have no control over the information collected by outside advertisers.

(d) Disclosure of Personal Information: We may disclose your information if required by law, to protect our rights or property, or in emergencies to ensure public safety.

(e) Sale of Information: In the event of changes to our business structure, user information may be transferred to a third party.

4. Security

While we implement security measures to safeguard information, we cannot guarantee against loss, misuse, or alteration.

5. Website Areas Beyond Company's Control

Links to other websites may be present on our Site. Our privacy practices do not extend to those sites, so it is your responsibility to review their policies.

6. Contact Information and Policy Updates

For inquiries about this Policy or our Site practices, please use the “Contact” link at the top of the site.

We reserve the right to modify this Policy. Any changes will be posted on the Site, and if you've subscribed to our email communications, you will be notified.

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Feel free to adjust any details to better fit your preferences or specific needs!