Last Updated: March 26, 2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to J.E. Teitsworth's author site. Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you visit our site. By accessing and using this website, you agree to the terms outlined in this policy.

2. Information We Collect

We collect both personal and non-personal information, depending on how you interact with our site:

Personal Information (Provided by You)
- Signing up for our newsletter (name, email)
- Submitting inquiries through our contact form (name, email, message content)
- Making a purchase, which may include billing/shipping details and payment info via third-party processors
Automatically Collected Information
We use tracking technologies to analyze our website traffic and engagement in order to improve it. These may include analytics software and cookies to store preferences and session data.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use collected data to:

Respond to inquiries submitted via the contact form
Send newsletters and promotional emails (if subscribed)
Analyze user behavior and improve website functionality
Process transactions and payments (if applicable in the future)
Track affiliate links and commissions (if applicable)
Enable embedded video content (YouTube, etc.)

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We may use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience. These include:

Essential cookies (site functionality)
Analytical cookies
Marketing cookies such as affiliate tracking

You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.

5. Third-Party Sharing

We do not sell or trade your personal data, but we may share it with:

Service providers (email services, analytics tools, payment processors)
Advertising & affiliate networks
Legal authorities if required by law

6. eCommerce & Payment Processing

If eCommerce is featured on this site, we will process payments via third-party payment providers (e.g., Stripe, PayPal). We do not store credit card details.

7. Embedded Content (Future Feature)

Some pages may contain embedded videos (e.g., YouTube, Vimeo). These platforms may collect your data as per their own privacy policies.

8. Your Rights and Choices

You have the right to:

Access, update, or delete your personal data
Opt-out of marketing emails via the “unsubscribe” link in the emails
Manage cookies via your browser settings

To exercise your rights, reach out to us in the Contact form on this website.

9. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any modifications will be posted on this page, and significant changes may be communicated via email or a website notice.

10. Contact Information

For any questions regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us at the contact form on this website.

By using this website, you acknowledge and consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.