Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 07/21/2025
Last Updated: 07/21/2025
Introduction
Anton McCray ("we," "our," or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website [website URL] (the "Site").
Information We Collect
Personal Information You Provide
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us, including:
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Name and email address when you:
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Subscribe to our newsletter or mailing list
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Submit contact forms
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Request information about our books
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Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our Site, we may automatically collect certain information, including:
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Analytics Data: We use Google Analytics to collect information about your visit, including pages viewed, time spent on the site, browser type, and referring website
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Social Media Data: We use social media pixels (Facebook, Twitter, etc.) to understand how visitors interact with our content and improve our marketing efforts
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
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Send you our newsletter and updates about new book releases
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Respond to your inquiries and contact form submissions
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Improve our website and content
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Analyze website traffic and user behavior
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Conduct marketing and promotional activities on social media platforms
How We Share Your Information
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information with:
Service Providers
We work with third-party service providers who assist us with:
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Email Marketing: [Insert email platform name, e.g., Mailchimp, ConvertKit] to send newsletters and communications
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Website Analytics: Google Analytics to understand website usage
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Social Media: Facebook, Twitter, and other social platforms for marketing purposes
These service providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it only for the purposes we specify.
Legal Requirements
We may disclose your information if required by law or if we believe such disclosure is necessary to:
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Comply with legal processes or government requests
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Protect our rights, property, or safety
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Prevent fraud or illegal activities
Data Retention
We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law.
Your Rights
General Rights
You have the right to:
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Access the personal information we have about you
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Request correction of inaccurate information
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Request deletion of your personal information
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Unsubscribe from our mailing list at any time
EU Residents (GDPR Rights)
If you are located in the European Union, you have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):
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Right to data portability
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Right to restrict processing
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Right to object to processing
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Right to withdraw consent
California Residents (CCPA Rights)
If you are a California resident, you have rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):
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Right to know what personal information is collected
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Right to delete personal information
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Right to opt-out of the sale of personal information (Note: We do not sell personal information)
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Right to non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights
International Data Transfers
Our website is hosted in the United States. If you are accessing our Site from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States where our servers are located and our service providers operate.
Children's Privacy
Our Site is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.
Third-Party Links
Our Site may contain links to other websites, including Amazon and other book retailers. This Privacy Policy does not apply to third-party websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.
Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of the Site after any modifications constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.
Contact Information
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us at:
Email: [Your email address]
This Privacy Policy is designed to comply with applicable privacy laws including GDPR and CCPA. However, laws vary by jurisdiction, and you should consult with a legal professional for specific legal advice.