Privacy Policy

Last updated: Tue September 15, 2026

This Privacy Policy explains how J.M. Kowles - Author collects, uses, and protects information when you visit jmkowles.com or sign up for our author newsletter.
 

Information We Collect

When you sign up for my newsletter, I collect:

• Email address (required)

• First name (if you choose to provide it)
   

We do not collect payment information, government IDs, or other sensitive personal data through the newsletter sign-up form.

The Site may also automatically collect limited technical information (such as browser type, device type, and pages visited) through standard web analytics tools, if enabled.
 

How We Use Your Information

I use the information you provide to:

• Send you newsletters, updates about new releases, events, and other content related to our writing

• Respond to messages you send us

• Improve the Site and our communications with readers
   

I do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.
 

Email Service Provider

We use a third-party email service provider (MailerLite) to manage my mailing list and send newsletters. Your email address is stored on that provider's servers and is subject to their own privacy policy, which you can review at their website.
 

Cookies

The Site may use cookies or similar technologies for basic functionality and, if applicable, analytics (such as Google Analytics). You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings.
 

Your Choices and Rights

• Unsubscribing: You may unsubscribe from the newsletter at any time using the "unsubscribe" link included in every email, or by contacting me directly at [your email address].

• Access and deletion: You may request a copy of the personal information we hold about you, or ask us to delete it, by emailing jmkowles@gmail.com

• Correction: You may ask us to correct inaccurate information at any time.
   

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), the United Kingdom, or California, you may have additional rights under laws such as the GDPR or the CCPA, including the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority. Contact me if you'd like to exercise any of these rights.
 

Data Retention

We retain your email address for as long as you remain subscribed to the newsletter, or until you request deletion.
 

Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your information, but no method of transmission or storage over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
 

Children's Privacy

The Site and newsletter are not directed to children under 13 (or 16, where applicable), and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
 

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised "Last updated" date.
 

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact us at J.M. Kowles, jmkowles.com, jm@jmkowles.com.