Christian Historical Romance​

Privacy Policy
 

I respect the privacy of the users who access my author website (“Site”). This Privacy Policy explains how your information is collected, used, disclosed, and safeguarded when you visit http://www.christineelizabethjohnson.com/.

I reserve the right to make changes to this Privacy Policy at any time and for any reason. I will alert you about any changes by updating the “Revised” date of this Privacy Policy. Any changes or modifications will be effective immediately upon posting the updated Privacy Policy on the Site, and you waive the right to receive specific notice of each such change or modification. You are encouraged to periodically review this Privacy Policy to stay informed of updates. You will be deemed to have been made aware of, will be subject to, and will be deemed to have accepted the changes in any revised Privacy Policy by your continued use of the Site after the date such revised Privacy Policy is posted.

COLLECTION OF YOUR INFORMATION

Information about you may be collected on this Site in a variety of ways. The collected information includes:

Personal Data

Personally identifiable information, such as your name and email address that you voluntarily give to me when you choose to participate in various activities related to the Site, such as signing up for the newsletter or sending a note to the Author. You are under no obligation to provide me with personal information of any kind, however your refusal to do so may prevent you from using certain features of the Site.

Derivative Data

Information the servers automatically collect when you access the Site, such as your IP address, your browser type, your operating system, your access times, and the pages you have viewed directly before and after accessing the Site.

Data From Contests, Giveaways, and Surveys

Personal and other information you may provide when entering contests or giveaways and/or responding to surveys.

USE OF YOUR INFORMATION

Collected information may be used to:

  • Compile anonymous statistical data and analysis for use internally or with third parties.
  • Email you regarding your mailing list account.
  • Monitor and analyze usage and trends to improve your experience with the Site.
  • Notify you of updates to the Site.
  • Perform other business activities as needed.
  • Request feedback and contact you about your use of the Site.
  • Send you a newsletter.


DISCLOSURE OF YOUR INFORMATION

I do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer to outside parties your Personally Identifiable Information unless I provide users with advance notice. This does not include website hosting partners and other parties who assist in operating this website, conducting my business, or serving the site’s users, so long as those parties agree to keep this information confidential. I may also release information when its release is appropriate to comply with the law, enforce site policies, or protect my or others’ rights, property or safety.

However, non-personally identifiable visitor information may be provided to other parties for marketing, advertising, or other uses.

I am not responsible for the actions of third parties with whom you share personal or sensitive data, and I have no authority to manage or control third-party solicitations. If you no longer wish to receive correspondence, emails or other communications from third parties, you are responsible for contacting the third party directly.

TRACKING TECHNOLOGIES

Cookies

Cookies may be used on the Site to help customize the Site and improve your experience. Cookies are used to compile aggregate data about site traffic and site interactions in order to offer better site experiences and tools in the future.

You can choose to have your computer warn you each time a cookie is being sent, or you can choose to turn off all cookies. You do this through your browser settings. Since each browser is a little different, look at your browser’s Help Menu to learn the correct way to modify your cookies. If you turn cookies off, It won’t affect the user’s experience.


Website Analytics

I may also partner with selected third-party vendors, such as Google Analytics, to allow tracking technologies and re-marketing services on the Site through the use of first party cookies and third-party cookies, to, among other things, analyze and track users’ use of the Site, determine the popularity of certain content and better understand online activity. By accessing the Site, you consent to the collection and use of your information by these third-party vendors. You are encouraged to review their privacy policy and contact them directly for responses to your questions. I do not transfer personal information to these third-party vendors. However, If you do not want any information to be collected and used by tracking technologies, you can visit the third-party vendor or Network Advertising Initiative Opt-Out Tool or Digital Advertising Alliance Opt-Out Tool.

You should be aware that getting a new computer, installing a new browser, upgrading an existing browser, or erasing or otherwise altering your browser’s cookies files may also clear certain opt-out cookies, plug-ins, or settings.

THIRD-PARTY WEBSITES

The Site contains links to third-party websites and applications of interest, including advertisements and external services, that are not affiliated with me. Once you have used these links to leave the Site, any information you provide to these third parties is not covered by this Privacy Policy, and I cannot guarantee the safety and privacy of your information. Before visiting and providing any information to any third-party websites, you should inform yourself of the privacy policies and practices (if any) of the third party responsible for that website, and should take those steps necessary to, in your discretion, protect the privacy of your information. I am not responsible for the content or privacy and security practices and policies of any third parties, including other sites, services or applications that may be linked to or from the Site.

AFFILIATE LINKS:

Some third party links to products (such as books) may contain affiliate links that allow me to earn a small percentage of any purchases made at no extra cost to you as the buyer.

As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.

SECURITY OF YOUR INFORMATION

I use administrative, technical, and physical security measures to help protect your personal information. While I have taken reasonable steps to secure the personal information you provide to me, please be aware that despite my efforts, no security measures are perfect or impenetrable, and no method of data transmission can be guaranteed against any interception or other type of misuse. Any information disclosed online is vulnerable to interception and misuse by unauthorized parties. Therefore, I cannot guarantee complete security if you provide personal information.

Should a data breach occur, I will notify users within 7 business days.

POLICY FOR CHILDREN

I do not knowingly solicit information from or market to children under the age of 13. If you become aware of any data collected from children under age 13, please contact me using the contact information provided below.

CONTROLS FOR DO-NOT-TRACK FEATURES

Most web browsers and some mobile operating systems include a Do-Not-Track (“DNT”) feature or setting you can activate to signal your privacy preference not to have data about your online browsing activities monitored and collected. No uniform technology standard for recognizing and implementing DNT signals has been finalized. As such, I do not currently respond to DNT browser signals or any other mechanism that automatically communicates your choice not to be tracked online. If a standard for online tracking is adopted that I must follow in the future, I will inform you about that practice in a revised version of this Privacy Policy.

OPTIONS REGARDING YOUR INFORMATION

Emails and Communications

If you no longer wish to receive correspondence, emails, or other communications from me, you may opt-out by:

  • Completing the Contact form on the Connect page of the website and choose the UNSUBSCRIBE option.
  • Contacting me using the contact information provided at the bottom of this privacy policy.


If you no longer wish to receive correspondence, emails, or other communications from third parties, you are responsible for contacting the third party directly.

CALIFORNIA ONLINE PRIVACY PROTECTION ACT

In accordance with CALOPPA, I agree to the following:

Users can visit my site anonymously.
Once this privacy policy is created, I will add a link to it on the home page or as a minimum, on the first significant page after entering the website.
The Privacy Policy link includes the word ‘Privacy’ and can easily be found on the page(s) specified above.

 

CONTACT ME

If you have questions or comments about this Privacy Policy, please contact me at:

author@christineelizabethjohnson.com

 

 

 

REVISED: May 22, 2018