Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy for danwilliamsnovels.com

Effective date: February 13, 2026

Owner: Dan Williams (the “Site,” “we,” “us,” or “our”)

This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have when you visit danwilliamsnovels.com.

1) Information we collect

Information you provide

Contact information (such as your name and email) if you subscribe to a mailing list, fill out a form, or contact us.
Message content you send through a contact form or email.
Optional details you choose to include (for example, your favorite genres or what you want to hear about).

Information collected automatically
When you browse the Site, we may automatically collect:

Device and usage data (IP address, browser type, operating system, referring pages, pages viewed, and timestamps).
Approximate location derived from your IP address (city or region level, not your exact address).
Cookie or similar technology data as described below.

2) How we use your information
We use information to:

Run and maintain the Site.
Respond to messages and requests.
Send newsletters or updates if you opt in.
Understand how visitors use the Site so we can improve content and performance.
Protect the Site, prevent abuse, and troubleshoot technical issues.
Comply with legal obligations when required.

3) Email newsletters and marketing

If you join the mailing list, you can unsubscribe at any time using the link in the email.
If you have trouble unsubscribing, contact us and we will fix it.

We do not send marketing emails unless you choose to receive them.

4) Cookies and similar technologies

What they are
Cookies are small files stored on your device that help websites work, remember preferences, and measure traffic.

How we use them

Essential cookies for basic site functions.
Analytics cookies to understand traffic and improve the Site.
Preference cookies to remember settings (if applicable).

Your choices

You can control cookies through your browser settings and delete existing cookies.
If we use a cookie banner or consent tool, you can manage preferences there as well.
Blocking some cookies may cause parts of the Site to work less smoothly.

5) Sharing of information

We may share information in limited situations:

Service providers that help operate the Site (for example: website hosting, email newsletter delivery, analytics, spam protection). They are allowed to use information only to perform services for us.
Legal and safety reasons if required by law, subpoena, or to protect rights, safety, and security.
Business changes if the Site is reorganized, merged, or transferred (information may be transferred as part of that process).

We do not sell personal information.
We also do not share personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising in the way those terms are commonly used in privacy laws.

6) Third-party links and embedded content

The Site may include links to third-party websites (for example, retailers, social platforms, or other sites). If you click away from danwilliamsnovels.com, the privacy practices of that site apply, not ours.

If we embed content (like YouTube videos or social posts), those services may collect information as if you visited them directly.

7) Data retention

We keep personal information only as long as needed for the purposes described above:

Newsletter information is kept until you unsubscribe (and for a reasonable period after to maintain suppression lists so you do not get re-added by accident).
Contact messages are kept as long as needed to respond and maintain basic records.

8) Security

We use reasonable safeguards to protect information, but no website or storage method can be guaranteed 100% secure. Please avoid sending sensitive personal information through the Site.

9) Children’s privacy

danwilliamsnovels.com is not intended for children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided personal information, contact us and we will delete it.

10) Your privacy rights

Depending on where you live, you may have rights such as:

Accessing the personal information we have about you.
Requesting correction or deletion.
Objecting to, or restricting, certain processing.
Withdrawing consent for email marketing at any time by unsubscribing.

To make a request, contact us using the details below. We may ask you to verify your request.

11) International visitors

If you visit the Site from outside the United States, your information may be processed in the United States or other locations where our service providers operate.

12) Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. The updated version will be posted on this page with a new effective date.

13) Contact

For privacy questions or requests, contact:

Email: author@danwilliamsnovels.com