Privacy Policy

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Fiction Disclaimer

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Privacy Policy - the basics

Introduction:

Lock Publishing ("we," "our," or "us") respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit lockpublishing.com.

Information We Collect:

We may collect the following types of information:

Personal Information — such as your name and email address, if you voluntarily contact us or sign up for our mailing list.
Usage Data — such as pages visited, time spent on the site, and browser type, collected automatically through standard web analytics tools.
Cookies — small files stored on your device that help us understand how visitors use our site. You may disable cookies through your browser settings.

How We Use Your Information:

We use the information we collect to respond to inquiries, send newsletters or updates (only if you've opted in), improve our website experience, and fulfill book orders or fan club registrations.

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties.

Third-Party Services:

Our site may link to third-party platforms such as Amazon (KDP), Draft2Digital, or social media sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those platforms. We encourage you to review their policies separately.

Children's Privacy:

While the Cole Mitchell Mystery Series is written for young readers, this website is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has submitted personal information to us, please contact us and we will promptly delete it.

Data Security:

We take reasonable steps to protect your information. However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Your Choices:

You may opt out of any marketing emails at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link included in every email. You may also contact us directly to request removal of your information from our records.

Changes to This Policy:

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

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