This Privacy Policy ("Policy") applies to www.randsmedleyauthor.com and www.randsmedley-author.com and governs data collection and usage. By using this Author website, you consent to the data practices described in this statement.  

Information Collection and Use

When you subscribe to my email list, I may request certain personal information, such as your email address, to contact or identify you. This information is collected to facilitate communication, respond to your inquiries, and address any requests you may have.

I may occasionally reach out to you via email to share announcements, promotional offers, alerts, confirmations, surveys, or other general updates.

If you prefer not to receive such marketing or promotional emails, you can opt out at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link provided in the email.

Sharing Information with Third Parties 

I do not sell, rent, or lease my customer list to third parties. 

Automatically Collected Information 

I may automatically gather information about your computer hardware and software, including your IP address, browser type, domain names, access times, and referring website addresses. This data is used to operate and improve the service, ensure its quality, and compile general statistics about the usage of my website.

Children Under Thirteen 

If you are under 13 years old, please obtain permission from a parent or guardian before using this website. I do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13.

Changes to This Statement 

I reserve the right to update this Policy periodically, such as in response to changes in services, data protection practices, or legal requirements. If significant changes are made, I will notify you through one or more of the following methods: sending an email to the primary address associated with your account, posting a prominent notice on the Rand Smedley Author website, or updating privacy-related information.

By continuing to use my website or services after these updates, you: (a) acknowledge the revised Policy and (b) agree to comply with its terms.

– Rand Smedley