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Privacy Policy

Last updated: March 21, 2026

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how Molly McLaughlin-Clawson ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and protects information when you visit this website (the "Site") and when you sign up for our newsletter or otherwise interact with us. By using the Site, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

2. Information we collect

We may collect the following types of information:

Information you provide directly:

  • Email address when you sign up for the newsletter.
  • Name or pen name if you choose to provide it.
  • Any information you include when you send us a message through forms or email.

Information collected automatically:

  • Basic technical information from your browser or device (such as IP address, browser type, device type, pages visited, and time spent on pages).
  • This may be collected through standard web server logs, cookies, or similar technologies.

We do not intentionally collect sensitive personal information (such as health information, government IDs, or financial data) through this Site.

3. How we use your information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Send newsletters, updates, and promotional emails you request.
  • Respond to your questions, comments, or messages.
  • Operate, maintain, and improve the Site and our email communications.
  • Analyze how the Site is used to understand what content is most useful to readers.
  • Comply with legal obligations and protect our legal rights.

4. Legal bases for processing (if applicable)

If you are in the European Economic Area, the United Kingdom, or a similar jurisdiction, we rely on the following legal bases for processing your personal information:

  • Your consent (for example, when you sign up for the newsletter).
  • Our legitimate interests in operating and improving the Site and promoting our books and related activities, provided these interests are not overridden by your rights.

5. Cookies and similar technologies

The Site may use cookies or similar technologies to remember your preferences and understand how visitors use the Site. You can usually adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent. However, some parts of the Site may not function properly without cookies.

6. Email newsletter

If you subscribe to the newsletter, we will use your email address to send you news, updates, and promotional content about Molly McLaughlin-Clawson, books, events, and related items. You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in any newsletter email or by contacting us through our contact page.

We may use a third-party email service provider to manage newsletter subscriptions and email delivery.

7. How we share your information

We do not sell your personal information.

We may share information:

  • With service providers who help us operate the Site or send emails (for example, website hosting, email marketing platforms, or analytics providers), and only as needed for them to provide their services.
  • When required by law, regulation, or legal process (such as responding to a court order or government request).
  • When necessary to protect our rights, privacy, safety, or property, or that of others.

8. Data retention

We keep your information only as long as necessary for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, or as required by law. For newsletter subscribers, we keep your information while you remain subscribed and for a reasonable period afterward to maintain our records, unless you request deletion sooner where applicable law gives you that right.

9. Security

We use reasonable technical and organizational measures to help protect your information from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.

10. Your rights

Depending on your location, you may have some or all of the following rights regarding your personal information:

  • To access the personal information we hold about you.
  • To request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information.
  • To request deletion of your information, subject to certain legal limitations.
  • To object to or restrict our processing of your information.
  • To withdraw your consent where our processing is based on consent (for example, by unsubscribing from the newsletter).

To exercise these rights, please use our contact page. We may need to verify your identity before responding.

11. Children’s privacy

This Site is not directed to children under 13 (or the minimum age required in your jurisdiction), and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can delete it as appropriate.

12. International visitors

If you access the Site from outside the United States, your information may be processed in the United States and other locations where our service providers operate. These locations may have different data protection laws than your country, but we will take reasonable steps to protect your information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

13. Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The "Last updated" date at the top indicates the latest version. Your continued use of the Site after any changes means you accept the updated Policy.

14. Contact

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please use our contact page.