PRIVACY POLICY
Effective Date: 6/2/2026
Welcome to the website of A.J. Priest (“we,” “our,” or “us”). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is handled responsibly and securely.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard information when you visit our website, subscribe to our newsletter, contact us, or otherwise interact with our online services.
By using this website, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect information that you voluntarily provide when interacting with our website, including:
Personal Information
- Name
- Email address
- Information submitted through contact forms
- Information provided when subscribing to newsletters or updates
Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our website, certain information may be collected automatically, including:
- IP address
- Browser type
- Device information
- Operating system
- Referring website
- Pages viewed
- Date and time of visits
- Website usage data
This information helps us understand how visitors use our website and improve the user experience.
2. How We Use Your Information
We may use the information we collect to:
- Respond to inquiries and messages
- Provide customer support
- Send newsletters, updates, and promotional communications
- Inform readers about new book releases, events, and announcements
- Improve website functionality and performance
- Analyze website traffic and visitor engagement
- Protect the security and integrity of our website
- Comply with legal obligations
We will only use personal information for legitimate purposes consistent with this Privacy Policy.
3. Newsletter and Email Communications
If you choose to subscribe to our newsletter, we may send you updates regarding:
- New book releases
- Author news and announcements
- Special promotions
- Events and appearances
- Blog updates and exclusive content
You may unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link included in our emails or by contacting us directly.
4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to enhance user experience and gather website analytics.
Cookies may help us:
- Remember visitor preferences
- Analyze website traffic
- Improve site functionality
- Understand user behavior
Most web browsers allow users to control or disable cookies through browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect certain website features.
5. Third-Party Services
We may use trusted third-party service providers to support website functionality and business operations, including:
- Website hosting providers
- Email marketing platforms
- Analytics services
- Social media platforms
- Book retailers and online marketplaces
These third parties may collect information in accordance with their own privacy policies. We encourage users to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites they visit.
6. External Links
Our website may contain links to external websites, including online bookstores, social media platforms, publishers, or other third-party resources.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or security of external websites. Users should review the privacy policies of any third-party sites they visit.
7. Data Security
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures to help protect personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.
While we strive to safeguard your information, no method of electronic transmission or storage is completely secure. Therefore, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
8. Children's Privacy
Protecting children’s privacy is important to us.
This website is intended for general audiences, including parents, educators, and readers interested in children’s literature. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13 without appropriate parental consent.
If you believe a child has provided personal information through our website, please contact us so that we can promptly remove the information.
9. Your Rights and Choices
Depending on your location and applicable privacy laws, you may have rights regarding your personal information, including:
- Access to personal information we hold
- Correction of inaccurate information
- Deletion of personal information
- Restriction of certain processing activities
- Withdrawal of consent where applicable
To exercise any applicable privacy rights, please contact us using the information provided below.
10. Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.
When information is no longer required, it will be securely deleted or anonymized where appropriate.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time.
Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Continued use of the website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.
We encourage visitors to review this page periodically.
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy, your personal information, or our privacy practices, please contact us:
A.J. Priest
Email: [Insert Email Address]
Website: [Insert Website URL]
Contact Page: Available through the website contact form
By using this website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to this Privacy Policy.