Introduction

J. Vale ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, subscribe to our newsletter, or interact with our services.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide

Email address (when subscribing to newsletter)
Name (if provided during contact or newsletter signup)
Messages sent through contact forms
Any other information you choose to provide

Automatically Collected Information

IP address and browser information
Pages visited and time spent on our site
Referring website information
Device and operating system information

How We Use Your Information

Send newsletter updates about new book releases and author news
Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
Improve our website and user experience
Analyze website traffic and usage patterns
Comply with legal obligations

Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties except in the following circumstances:

Service Providers: We may share information with trusted third-party services that help us operate our website and send newsletters (such as email service providers)
Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law or to protect our rights and safety
Business Transfers: In the event of a merger or sale of assets, information may be transferred to the new entity

Third-Party Services

Analytics

We may use web analytics services to understand how visitors interact with our website. These services may collect information such as your IP address, browser type, and pages visited.

Email Services

Our newsletter is managed through third-party email service providers who may have access to subscriber email addresses and engagement data.

External Links

Our website may contain links to Amazon and other external sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third-party websites.

Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

Unsubscribe from our newsletter at any time
Request information about the data we have collected about you
Request correction or deletion of your personal information
Opt out of certain data collection practices

Cookies and Tracking

Our website may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience. You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences. Note that disabling cookies may affect some website functionality.

Children's Privacy

Our website is not directed at children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your information, please contact us:

Get in Touch

For privacy-related questions or to exercise your rights regarding your personal information: