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Effective date:<\/strong> October 7, 2025 Contact:<\/strong> privacy@dlbpublishing.com<\/p>\n\n\n\n This Privacy Policy explains how the Author Brands collect, use, share, and protect personal information. The data controller for the Services is: We collect the following categories of information:<\/p>\n\n\n\n We do not<\/strong> intentionally collect sensitive personal information (e.g., health data, precise geolocation). Please do not provide it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You can opt out of marketing at any time by using Unsubscribe<\/strong> links or contacting us.<\/p>\n\n\n\n We use cookies, web beacons, and pixels to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n You can manage cookies in your browser settings. Where required, we will present a cookie banner to obtain consent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n We share data with service providers that act on our behalf:<\/p>\n\n\n\n We don\u2019t sell your personal information for money. Some ad activities may be considered \u201csharing\u201d or \u201ctargeted advertising\u201d under certain privacy laws; see Your rights<\/strong> to opt out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n No payments collected:<\/strong> We do not currently process payments or run an online store. If this changes, we\u2019ll update this policy and list the payment processor(s).<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n We may disclose information if required by law, to protect rights\/safety, or during a business reorganization.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Our providers may process data in countries other than your own. Where required, we use appropriate safeguards (such as Standard Contractual Clauses) to protect your information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n We keep personal information only as long as needed for the purposes described above, to comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements. Typical retention:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Depending on your location (e.g., EU\/UK GDPR, California CCPA\/CPRA, Virginia, Colorado, Connecticut, etc.), you may have rights to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n To exercise rights, email rights@dlbpublishing.com with your request and the pen name(s) you interact with. We may ask for verification. You can opt out of marketing instantly via the Unsubscribe<\/strong> link in any newsletter. To limit cookie-based ads, adjust your browser settings and your preferences on the relevant ad platforms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Our content and Services are intended for adults. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If you believe a child provided us information, contact us to delete it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect personal information. No system can be guaranteed 100% secure, so please use strong passwords and be cautious with links.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Services may link to retailers, social media, or other sites we do not control. Their privacy practices govern any data you provide there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices or the law. The updated version will show a new \u201cEffective date.\u201d Material changes will be highlighted where appropriate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Covers:<\/strong> Sage Black, Hope Ironsmith, Ava Dare, and Lisa Monroe (the \u201cAuthor Brands\u201d), including their websites, newsletters, stores, reader groups, and social channels (collectively, the \u201cServices\u201d).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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DLB Publishing, 22540 Mariposa Rd, Tehachapi, Ca 93561, DLB@dlbpublishing.com<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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