Effective Date: January 1, 2025
Last Updated: January 1, 2025
Last Updated: January 1, 2025
FontLife Publications, LLC ("we," "us," or "our") operates The Alien Deception Chronicles website. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and use our services.
Your Privacy Matters: We are committed to protecting your personal information and respecting your privacy rights. This policy is designed to help you understand what information we collect and how we use it.
1. Information We Collect
Personal Information You Provide:
Automatically Collected Information:
- Contact Information: Name, email address, mailing address when you subscribe to our newsletter or contact us
- Communication Data: Messages, comments, and feedback you send to us
- Purchase Information: When you buy our books through third-party retailers, we may receive limited transaction data
- Survey Data: Responses to surveys, polls, or questionnaires we may conduct
Automatically Collected Information:
- Usage Data: Pages viewed, time spent on site, click patterns
- Device Information: Browser type, operating system, device type
- Log Data: IP address, access times, referring URLs
- Cookies: Small data files stored on your device (see Cookie Policy below)
2. How We Use Your Information
We use collected information for the following purposes:
Purpose | Legal Basis | Data Used |
---|---|---|
Provide and maintain our services | Legitimate Interest | Usage data, device information |
Send newsletters and updates | Consent | Email address, preferences |
Respond to customer inquiries | Legitimate Interest | Contact information, communication data |
Improve our website and services | Legitimate Interest | Usage data, feedback |
Comply with legal obligations | Legal Obligation | All relevant data as required |
3. Information Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in the following circumstances:
Third-Party Services We Use:
- Service Providers: With trusted third-party companies that help us operate our website (hosting, analytics, email services)
- Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or government request
- Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of our company
- Protection of Rights: To protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of our users
- With Consent: When you explicitly consent to sharing
Third-Party Services We Use:
- Email Marketing: ConvertKit or MailerLite for newsletter services
- Analytics: Google Analytics for website performance
- Hosting: Cloud hosting providers for website infrastructure
- Payment Processing: Stripe, PayPal for secure transactions
4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
What Are Cookies: Small text files stored on your device that help us improve your experience.
Types of Cookies We Use:
Cookie Management: You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect website functionality.
Types of Cookies We Use:
- Essential Cookies: Required for website functionality
- Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how you use our site
- Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences
- Marketing Cookies: Used to deliver relevant advertisements
Cookie Management: You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect website functionality.
5. Data Security
We implement appropriate security measures to protect your information:
- Encryption: SSL/TLS encryption for data transmission
- Access Controls: Limited access to personal information on a need-to-know basis
- Regular Updates: Software and security patches applied regularly
- Secure Hosting: Professional hosting with security monitoring
- Data Backup: Regular backups with encryption
Important: While we strive to protect your information, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.
6. Data Retention
We retain your information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy:
- Newsletter Subscribers: Until you unsubscribe or request deletion
- Customer Inquiries: For 3 years after resolution
- Website Analytics: Aggregated data retained indefinitely; individual data for 26 months
- Legal Requirements: As required by applicable laws
7. Your Rights and Choices
You have the following rights regarding your personal information:
How to Exercise Your Rights: Contact us at privacy@fontlifepub.com with your request.
- Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
- Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
- Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal requirements)
- Portability: Request transfer of your data to another service
- Objection: Object to processing based on legitimate interests
- Withdrawal: Withdraw consent for processing (where consent is the legal basis)
- Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time
How to Exercise Your Rights: Contact us at privacy@fontlifepub.com with your request.
8. International Data Transfers
If you are located outside the United States, please note that we may transfer your information to and process it in the United States. We ensure adequate protection through appropriate safeguards and compliance with applicable data protection laws.
9. Children's Privacy
Our website is not directed to children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information promptly.
Parental Rights: If you are a parent and believe your child has provided personal information to us, please contact us immediately.
Parental Rights: If you are a parent and believe your child has provided personal information to us, please contact us immediately.
10. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. We will notify you of material changes by:
Your continued use of our services after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
- Posting an updated policy on our website
- Sending email notifications to newsletter subscribers
- Displaying prominent notices on our website
Your continued use of our services after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
11. California Privacy Rights
California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA): If you are a California resident, you have specific rights under the CCPA:
We do not sell personal information. To exercise your CCPA rights, contact us at privacy@fontlifepub.com.
- Right to know what personal information is collected
- Right to know if personal information is sold or disclosed
- Right to say no to the sale of personal information
- Right to access personal information
- Right to equal service and price
We do not sell personal information. To exercise your CCPA rights, contact us at privacy@fontlifepub.com.
Contact Us About Privacy
Data Protection Officer: FontLife Publications, LLC
Privacy Email: privacy@fontlifepub.com
General Contact: info@fontlifepub.com
Website: AlienDeceptionChronicles.com
For privacy-related inquiries, please allow 5-7 business days for response.