PRIVACY POLICY

Effective Date: May 21, 2026

Donna Fisher ("we," "us," or "our") operates www.donnafisherbooks.com . We respect your privacy and are deeply committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, how we protect it, and your rights regarding your personal data.

By using this Website, you consent to the data practices described in this policy.

1. INFORMATION WE COLLECT

We collect information about you in two ways: information you provide directly to us, and information collected automatically.

A. Information You Voluntarily Provide

Newsletter Sign-ups: If you subscribe to our newsletter or download a free "reader magnet" (e.g., a free short story or prequel), we collect your name and email address.

E-commerce Purchases: If you buy physical books, ebooks, or audiobooks directly from us, we collect your name, billing address, shipping address, email address, and phone number.

Note on Payment Data: All payment transactions are processed securely through our third-party payment processors (e.g., Stripe, PayPal, Shopify). We do not view or store your full credit card or bank account information.

Contact & Communication: If you contact us via email or a contact form, we collect your email address and any information you choose to include in your message.

B. Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our Website, our servers automatically log certain standard information provided by your web browser, including:

Your IP address

Browser type and version

The pages you visit on our site, the time and date of your visit, and time spent on those pages

Device type and operating system

2. HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

To Fulfill Orders: To process transactions, ship physical books, and deliver digital downloads.

To Send Newsletter Emails: If you opt-in, we will send you updates about new book releases, cover reveals, promotional discounts, and author news.

To Improve Our Website: To analyze how visitors interact with our site so we can provide a better user experience.

To Prevent Fraud: To monitor for potential security threats or fraudulent transactions.

3. HOW WE SHARE YOUR INFORMATION

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. We only share your information with trusted third-party service providers who help us run our website and business, including:

Email Marketing Platforms: Go High Level to manage our reader mailing list and send newsletters.

E-commerce & Digital Delivery Platforms: to process orders and deliver ebook/audiobook files securely.

Shipping Carriers: USPS, FedEx, UPS to deliver physical book orders.

Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities.

4. COOKIES AND TRACKING TECHNOLOGIES

We use cookies (small text files placed on your device) to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies allow us to remember your preferences, keep track of items in your shopping cart, and analyze website traffic (such as through Google Analytics).

You can choose to disable cookies through your individual browser settings, but doing so may limit your ability to use certain features of our Website.

5. DATA RETENTION

We will retain your personal information only for as long as is necessary for the purposes set out in this Privacy Policy (such as keeping you on our newsletter list until you unsubscribe, or retaining sales tax records for legal compliance).

6. YOUR RIGHTS & CHOICES

Depending on your location (including the EU/UK under GDPR, or states like California under CCPA), you have specific rights regarding your personal data:

The Right to Opt-Out: You can unsubscribe from our newsletter at any absolute time by clicking the "Unsubscribe" link at the bottom of any email we send, or by contacting us directly.

The Right to Access/Correct: You can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you or ask us to correct inaccurate information.

The Right to Erasure ("Right to be Forgotten"): You can request that we delete your personal information from our systems entirely.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

7. CHILDREN’S PRIVACY

Our Website and books are not directed to children under the age of 13 (or 16 in the EU). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal data, please contact us immediately, and we will delete it.

8. SECURITY OF YOUR DATA

We use commercial, industry-standard security measures to protect your personal data. However, please remember that no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

9. CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal and regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page with a updated "Effective Date."

10. CONTACT US

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact us at:

Email: [email protected]