Privacy Policy for CM Thompson’s Fictional Writing

Effective Date: 12/14/2023

1. Introduction

Welcome to CM Thompson’s Fictional Writing (hereinafter referred to as “we,” “our,” or “us”). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website (the “Site”).

2. Information We Collect

a. Personal Information: We may collect personal information, such as your name and email address, when you voluntarily submit it to us through our contact forms or when subscribing to our newsletter.

b. Log Data: We automatically collect certain information when you visit our Site, including your IP address, browser type, referring/exit pages, and operating system. This information is used for analytical purposes and to improve our services.

3. Use of Information

We may use your information for the following purposes:

• To respond to your inquiries and provide customer support.
• To send you newsletters, updates, or promotional materials, provided you have given your consent.
• To analyze and improve the content and functionality of our Site.
• To protect the security and integrity of our Site.

4. Disclosure of Information

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information with trusted service providers and affiliates who assist us in operating our website and providing services. We will ensure that these third parties maintain the confidentiality of your information.

5. Cookies

Our Site may use cookies to collect information. You can set your browser to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent. However, some parts of the Site may not function properly without cookies.

6. Third-Party Links

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites. We have no control over the privacy practices or content of these sites. Please review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

7. Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of data transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Your Choices

You have the right to:

• Access, correct, or delete your personal information.
• Opt-out of receiving promotional emails by following the instructions in our emails.

9. Children’s Privacy

Our Site is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect or maintain personal information from children under 13.

10. Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at author@shadowsofcmt.com.