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Privacy Policy

📚 Privacy Policy

Effective Date: October 23, 2025              Last Updated: October 23, 2025

 

Welcome to AuthorsEasel.com, an online bookstore. We value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information when you visit our website, www.AuthorsEasel.com, make a purchase, or interact with our services.

 

          1. Information We Collect

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              We collect the following types of information:

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                    a. Information You Provide

                        When you:

  •                   Create an account or place an order

  •                   Subscribe to our newsletter

  •                   Contact us for support

                         We may collect:

  •                    Name

  •                    Email address

  •                    Shipping and billing address

  •                    Phone number

  •                    Payment information (processed securely through our payment provider)

  •                    Any messages or feedback you provide

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                  b. Information Collected Automatically

                         When you visit our site, we may automatically collect:

  •                   IP address

  •                   Browser type and version

  •                   Device information

  •                   Pages visited and time spent on the site

  •                   Cookies and tracking technologies (see Section 6)

         

          2. How We Use Your Information

 

             We use your information to:

  •                   Process and fulfill orders

  •                   Send order confirmations, shipping updates, and receipts

  •                   Respond to customer service requests

  •                   Improve our website, products, and customer experience

  •                   Send marketing emails (only if you’ve opted in)

  •                   Comply with legal obligations and prevent fraud

 

         3. How We Share Your Information

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             We do not sell your personal information.
             We may share information only with trusted third parties who help us operate our business, such as:

  •                   Payment processors (e.g., Stripe, PayPal)

  •                   Shipping carriers (e.g., USPS, UPS, FedEx)

  •                   Email marketing providers (e.g., Mailchimp)

  •                   Website analytics services (e.g., Google Analytics)

             Each of these partners is required to protect your data and use it only for the specific purpose of providing their                         services to us.

 

         4. Your Rights and Choices

 

              Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

  •                   Access, update, or delete your personal information

  •                   Opt out of marketing communications

  •                   Withdraw consent for data processing

  •                   Request a copy of your data

             

              You can exercise these rights by contacting us at admin@AuthorsEasel.com

 

              If you are a California resident, you may have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).
              If you are in the European Union, your data is protected under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

 

          5. Data Retention

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              We keep your personal information only as long as necessary to:

  •                   Complete transactions and deliver services

  •                   Comply with our legal obligations

  •                   Resolve disputes

  •                   Enforce our agreements

              After that, we securely delete or anonymize your data.

 

          6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

 

               We use cookies and similar technologies to:

  •                   Remember your preferences and shopping cart

  •                   Understand how visitors use our site

  •                   Improve performance and marketing

               You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings or by visiting our Cookie Settings page.

 

          7. Data Security

             

               We use industry-standard security measures to protect your information, including:

  •                   Secure Socket Layer (SSL) encryption

  •                   Limited employee access to personal data

  •                   Regular website monitoring for vulnerabilities

               No method of online transmission is 100% secure, but we strive to maintain the highest level of protection possible.

 

         8. Children’s Privacy

 

           Our services are directed to the parents and guardians of children under 13 (or 16 in the EU).
           We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors.
           If you believe a child has provided us information, please contact us immediately to remove it.

 

        9. International Data Transfers

 

           If you access our website from outside the United States, your information may be transferred to and processed in the               U.S. We take appropriate steps to ensure your information remains protected under applicable data protection laws.

 

         10. Changes to This Policy

 

            We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
            The latest version will always be posted on this page, with the updated Effective Date shown above.

 

          11. Contact Us

 

             If you have any questions, concerns, or requests about this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact us:

📧        Email: admin@AuthorsEasel.com


             📬 Mail: Authors Easel
                           1006 Moose Road
                           Hutto, Texas 78634-9136
             🌐 Website: www.AuthorsEasel.com

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