Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Last Updated: May 27, 2025

This Privacy Policy explains how your information is collected, used, and protected when you visit this website or sign up for our email newsletter. By using this site or submitting your information, you agree to the terms outlined below.

1. Who We Are

This website is owned and operated by Nathaniel Turner, an independent author, filmmaker, and content creator.

2. What Information We Collect

We may collect the following personal information:

  • Name and email address (e.g., via newsletter signup or contact form)
  • Information you voluntarily submit through forms
  • Technical data such as your IP address, browser type, and site interaction (via SITE123 or analytics tools)
  • Cookies and similar tracking technologies (if enabled)

We do not knowingly collect data from children under the age of 13.

3. How We Collect Information

Information may be collected through:

  • Newsletter signup forms, powered by ConvertKit
  • Contact forms, built into SITE123
  • Download links, managed by BookFunnel for delivering free content
  • Basic website analytics, if enabled through SITE123 or other third-party tools

4. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Send story updates, sneak peeks, and exclusive content via email
  • Respond to direct inquiries submitted through the contact form
  • Deliver digital content (e.g., free books or previews) via BookFunnel and/or StoryOrigin

You may unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time using the link at the bottom of every email.

5. Contact Form Submissions

When you use the contact form on this website, we collect your name, email address, and the contents of your message. The form may include a phone number field, which is entirely optional and not required for submission. This information is used only to respond to your inquiry and is not shared or used for marketing purposes unless you explicitly opt in to our newsletter. Contact form data is stored securely via SITE123, our website host.

6. Third-Party Services

We rely on the following platforms:

  • SITE123 (Website Hosting & Contact Forms): May collect name, email, and optionally, phone number. This data is stored on their secure servers and used solely for communication initiated by you.
  • ConvertKit (Email Marketing): Stores and manages newsletter subscribers and sends marketing emails.
  • BookFunnel (Digital Delivery): Verifies email addresses and distributes free downloads. May use watermarks to protect files. BookFunnel does not sell or share your data.
  • StoryOrigin (Newsletter Swaps & Content Delivery): May collect email addresses to manage newsletter swaps or deliver free content. StoryOrigin complies with GDPR and does not sell your personal data.

We do not sell, rent, or share your information with third parties for advertising purposes.

7. Email Compliance

Every newsletter email includes:

  • An unsubscribe link
  • A valid physical mailing address, as required by law (provided via our email provider Kit and used solely for email communication compliance)

8. Your Rights Under GDPR (EU/UK Residents Only)

If you are a resident of the EU or UK, you are entitled to:

  • Access your personal data
  • Correct inaccurate data
  • Request deletion
  • Restrict or object to data processing
  • Transfer your data to another service

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the contact form available on this website. We will respond within 30 days of receiving your request. You also have the right to file a complaint with your local data protection authority.

9. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as needed to fulfill the purposes described in this policy or as required by law.

10. Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to safeguard your data. However, no method of transmission over the internet or storage is 100% secure.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update this policy at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated date. We encourage you to check periodically for updates.

12. Contact

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, contact us using the form on this website. While the form includes a phone number field, it is not required to submit a message. We will do our best to respond promptly.