Privacy Policy

The Indie Author’s Advocate (“we,” “us,” or “our”) operates the website theindieauthorsadvocate.com. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have.

Information we collect

We collect information you provide directly — such as your name, email address, and any message you send — when you fill out a form, subscribe to our newsletter, request a service, or email us. We also automatically collect standard technical information (such as browser type, device, and pages visited) through cookies and analytics tools.

How we use your information

We use your information to respond to inquiries, provide and improve our services, send you newsletters and updates you have asked to receive, communicate with you about your requests, and understand how our site is used. We do not sell your personal information.

Email newsletters

If you subscribe to one of our newsletters, we manage those sign-ups and mailings through MailerLite. You can unsubscribe at any time using the link at the bottom of any email, and we will stop sending you marketing messages.

How we share information

We share information only with trusted service providers who help us run our business — for example, our website host, our email newsletter provider (MailerLite), our contact-form and analytics tools, and our payment processor (Stripe) — and only to the extent needed to provide those services. We may also disclose information if required by law.

Cookies and analytics

Our site uses cookies and analytics (including Google Analytics) to understand traffic and improve your experience. You can control cookies through your browser settings.

Data retention and security

We keep personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes described here, and we take reasonable measures to protect it. No method of transmission over the internet is completely secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Your choices and rights

You may request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal information at any time by emailing us at Laura.martinez@theindieauthorsadvocate.com. You can also unsubscribe from marketing emails using the link in those emails.

Colorado privacy rights

If you are a Colorado resident, the Colorado Privacy Act gives you the right to confirm whether we process your personal data, to access and correct it, to request its deletion, to obtain a portable copy, and to opt out of the sale of personal data or targeted advertising. We do not sell your personal data. To exercise any of these rights, email us at Laura.martinez@theindieauthorsadvocate.com and we will respond as required by law.

Children’s privacy

Our site and services are intended for adults and are not directed to children under 16. 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 an updated date.

Contact us

Questions about this policy? Email Laura.martinez@theindieauthorsadvocate.com.