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Privacy Policy

Last updated: 12/16/2025

This Privacy Policy explains how Paul H. Rowney (“we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, and protects your information when you visit our website (the “Site”), browse our books, purchase signed copies, or subscribe to our newsletter.

If you have questions about this policy, contact us at: [your contact email]

1) Information We Collect

Information you provide to us

When you use our Site, you may provide information such as:

  • Name (if provided during checkout or when requesting a dedication/signature)

  • Email address (newsletter signup or contact forms)

  • Shipping address (for book fulfillment)

  • Order details (what you purchased and any personalization requests)

  • Messages you send (questions, requests, feedback)

Information collected automatically

Like most websites, we may automatically collect certain information, such as:

  • IP address (inferred location at a broad level)

  • Device and browser type

  • Pages viewed and actions taken on the Site

  • Approximate location (city/region level)

  • Referring/exit pages
    This data is typically collected through cookies and similar tracking technologies.

Payment information

Payments are processed securely by our payment providers (for example, Wix Payments, PayPal, Stripe, or similar). We do not store full credit card numbers on our servers. Your payment information is handled directly by the payment processor under their privacy practices.

2) How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Fulfill orders and deliver books you purchase

  • Provide signed or dedicated copies when requested

  • Send order confirmations and service emails (shipping updates, important notices)

  • Respond to inquiries and customer support requests

  • Send newsletters and updates if you opt in

  • Improve the Site’s performance, design, and content

  • Help prevent fraud, abuse, or security issues

  • Comply with legal obligations (tax, accounting, recordkeeping)

3) Newsletter and Marketing Emails

If you subscribe to our newsletter, we may send occasional updates about:

  • New book releases

  • Special offers and author-signed copy availability

  • News related to our books or writing

You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking “unsubscribe” in any email or by contacting us at [your contact email].

4) Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We may use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Keep the Site working properly

  • Understand how visitors use the Site

  • Remember preferences

  • Measure the effectiveness of promotions

You can usually control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect how parts of the Site function.

5) How We Share Information

We do not sell your personal information.

We may share your information only as needed with:

  • Service providers who help run the Site (website hosting, analytics, email marketing tools)

  • Payment processors to complete transactions

  • Shipping/fulfillment services to deliver your order

  • Legal authorities if required to comply with law, enforce our policies, or protect rights and safety

These providers are permitted to use your information only to perform services for us.

6) Third-Party Links (Including Amazon)

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites such as Amazon or other retailers. If you click these links, you will be taken to a site we do not control. Their privacy policies apply to any information you provide there. We encourage you to review their policies.

7) Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your information. However, no website or transmission method can be guaranteed 100% secure. We encourage you to use strong passwords and protect your devices.

8) Data Retention

We keep personal information only as long as needed to:

  • Provide services and fulfill orders

  • Maintain business and tax records

  • Resolve disputes

  • Enforce agreements

  • Meet legal obligations

Newsletter information is kept until you unsubscribe (or we remove inactive addresses in accordance with our email provider’s policies).

9) Your Rights and Choices

Depending on where you live, you may have rights to:

  • Request access to the personal information we have about you

  • Request correction of inaccurate information

  • Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal obligations)

  • Opt out of marketing emails at any time

To make a request, contact: [your contact email]

10) Children’s Privacy

This Site is not intended for children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided personal information, contact us so we can delete it.

11) Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last updated” date. Your continued use of the Site after changes means you accept the updated policy.

Contact

Paul H. Rowney
Email: mailto:paul@phrmedia.com
Website: www.paulhrowney.com

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