Privacy Policy for R.A. Harrop (Author Website)

Last updated: 02/12/2025

This Privacy Policy explains how your personal information is collected, used, and protected when you visit R.A. Harrop’s official author website (the “Site”).

By using this Site, you agree to the terms described below.

 

1. Information I Collect

I collect only the information needed to keep the website running smoothly and to communicate with you if you choose to sign up.

Information you give voluntarily:

• Email address (if you subscribe to updates or newsletters)

• Name, if you choose to provide it

• Any message you submit through contact forms

Information collected automatically:

Like most websites, the Site may automatically collect:

• Device information (browser type, IP address, etc.)

• Pages viewed and time spent on the site

• Basic analytics that help me understand how readers use the website

This data is anonymous and used only for improving the Site.

 

2. How I Use Your Information

I use your information to:

• Send newsletters, updates, ARC announcements, and book-related content

• Respond to messages you send

• Improve website performance and user experience

• Maintain security and prevent abuse

Your information is never sold, traded, or shared for marketing purposes outside of this Site.

 

3. Email & Newsletter Subscriptions

If you subscribe to book updates or newsletters:

• You’ll receive emails about releases, announcements, behind-the-scenes content, or other author-related updates.

• You may unsubscribe at any time via the link in any email or by contacting me directly.

Your email will never be shared with third parties except the email provider used to send updates (e.g., Wix Email Marketing, Mailchimp, etc.).

 

4. Cookies

This Site may use cookies (tiny data files stored on your device) to:

• Remember preferences

• Improve site performance

• Provide anonymous analytics

You can turn cookies off in your browser settings if desired.

 

5. Third-Party Services

Because this website is hosted on Wix, some data may be processed by Wix.com and its trusted service providers.
Wix is GDPR-compliant and uses secure servers to protect your information.

Analytics tools used may include:

• Wix Analytics

• Google Analytics (if enabled)

Each has its own privacy policy and data protection standards.

 

6. Data Protection & Security

I take reasonable measures to keep your personal information secure.
However, no method of internet transmission is 100% secure — but I work with established platforms (Wix, email providers, analytics tools) that follow industry standards.

 

7. Your Rights (GDPR)

If you live in the UK or EU, you have the right to:

• Access the personal data I hold about you

• Request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete data

• Request deletion of your data (“the right to be forgotten”)

• Withdraw consent for email marketing

• File a complaint with your local data protection authority

 

To exercise any of these rights, contact me at:

raharrop.emberbound.series@gmail.com

 

8. Children’s Privacy

This Site is not intended for children under 16.
I do not knowingly collect data from children.
If I discover that such data has been collected, it will be deleted promptly.

 

9. Updates to This Policy

I may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
Any updates will be posted on this page with a new “Last Updated” date.

10. Contact

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or want to request data removal, you can reach me directly at:

raharrop.emberbound.series@gmail.com