This page is intended to let you know what personal information I collect about you, why I collect it, what I will do with it, and how you can choose how I use it.

 

I take your privacy VERY seriously. This sets out exactly what information I’ll ask you for and how I’ll use it. If you ever feel uncomfortable with the way I’m using your information, please email info@sevenstepsauthor.com.

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Cookies

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This website uses Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel's, and cookies to help me understand how the site is used and what I could do to improve it. These cookies do not collect any personal information about you, and I cannot use these cookies to identify you. You will be given the option to opt-in to the use of these cookies when you visit my site. 

 

 

Emails sent to members of my mailing list also contain cookies. These cookies identify whether you have opened an email and/or clicked a link within the email. These cookies record your email address, IP address, date and time you opened an email and/or clicked a link. They help me see whether an email has performed well or if I need to make some changes in the emails I send you. If you object to the use of these cookies, you must unsubscribe from my newsletter; the link is at the bottom of every email I have sent you.

 

Mailing list

 

When you sign up to my mailing list, I ask you for:

 

• your name, so I know what to call you

• your email address, so I know where to send the email.

 

When you sign up, you will be asked to provide your consent to receive email communications and customized online advertising. Your information will be stored by MailChimp, in accordance with their privacy policy then moved to Wix in accordance with their privacy policy. You can change your preferences at any time by updating your profile; you’ll find a link to your profile at the bottom of every email sent to you, or you can contact me at info@sevenstepsauthor.com

 

Email communications

 

If you agree to receive email communications, your name and email address will be used to send you my email newsletter. I tend to email my fans when I have a new book out, when I’m running a deal on a book I’ve already published, or if I’m involved in an ebook promotion I think they’d like. You can unsubscribe from my newsletter at any time by updating your profile or contacting me at info@sevenstepsauthor.com.

 

Customised online advertising

 

If you agree to your information being used for customized online advertising, I may use your email address to help better target adverts to customers on platforms such as Facebook and Google or to show you adverts on these platforms. You can object to the use of your information in this way at any time by updating your profile or contacting me.

 

Please note that opting out of customised online advertising doesn’t mean you’ll never see adverts about my books; Facebook, Google, and similar platforms can still show you ads unless you amend your preferences on those sites.

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The principles behind using your information

• I will only use your information with your explicit consent.

• You can provide or withdraw your consent at any time.

• Your privacy is important to me, and it will always be the most important consideration when I use your information.

• The only times I will use your information without your consent is if I have a legal or contractual obligation to do so.​

Once again, if you have any questions, or if you ever feel uncomfortable with the way I’m using your information, please email me at info@sevenstepsauthor.com