Privacy policy.

Last Updated: January 1, 2026

The Short Version

I collect minimal information to run this website and send you stories. I don't sell your data, I don't spam you, and I'm not tracking you around the internet like a creep.

What Information I Collect

Email Addresses
When you sign up for the newsletter, I collect your email address so I can send you monthly short stories and occasional updates about my books.

Automatically Collected Information
Like most websites, this site automatically collects certain information through cookies and server logs, including:

  • Your IP address

  • Browser type and version

  • Pages you visit and time spent on the site

  • Referring website (how you found me)

  • Device information (desktop, mobile, etc.)

This data helps me understand how people use the site and where traffic comes from. It's collected through Squarespace's built-in analytics.

Comments and Messages
If you leave comments or contact me through the site, I collect whatever information you choose to provide (name, email, message content).

How I Use Your Information

Email addresses are used to:

  • Send you the monthly newsletter with new stories

  • Notify you about book releases and major announcements

  • Respond to your messages if you contact me

Analytics data is used to:

  • Understand which content is popular

  • Improve the website experience

  • Make better decisions about what to write and share

I will never:

  • Sell your email address or personal information

  • Share your data with third parties for marketing purposes

  • Send you emails you didn't ask for

Third-Party Services

This website is hosted on Squarespace, which collects and processes data on my behalf. Squarespace has its own privacy policy that governs how they handle your information. You can read it at squarespace.com/privacy.

If I add other services in the future (like Google Analytics, social media integrations, or email platforms), I'll update this policy to reflect that.

Cookies

This site uses cookies—small text files stored on your device—to remember your preferences and track site usage. These are primarily set by Squarespace for functionality and analytics.

You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but some features of the site may not work properly if you do.

Data Retention

Email addresses: I keep your email address until you unsubscribe from the newsletter. Once you unsubscribe, your email is removed from my list.

Analytics data: Aggregated and anonymized analytics data may be retained indefinitely for historical reference.

Comments and messages: I retain these unless you ask me to delete them.

Your Rights

Depending on where you live, you may have certain rights regarding your personal data:

Access: You can request a copy of the personal information I have about you.

Correction: You can ask me to correct inaccurate information.

Deletion: You can request that I delete your personal information. (Note: If you're subscribed to the newsletter, unsubscribing automatically removes your email address.)

Portability: You can request your data in a portable format.

Objection: You can object to certain types of data processing.

To exercise any of these rights, contact me at kayhanockwrites@gmail.com.

Children's Privacy

This site is not directed at children under 13, and I do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided me with personal information, please contact me and I'll delete it.

International Users

This site is operated in the United States. If you're accessing it from outside the U.S., your information may be transferred to and processed in the U.S., where privacy laws may differ from those in your country.

By using this site, you consent to the transfer and processing of your information in the U.S.

Security

I take reasonable precautions to protect your information, but no website or internet transmission is 100% secure. I can't guarantee absolute security, but I do my best to keep your data safe.

Changes to This Policy

I may update this privacy policy occasionally to reflect changes in how I collect or use information. When I make significant changes, I'll update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page.

Continued use of the site after changes means you accept the updated policy.

Contact

If you have questions about this privacy policy or how I handle your data, contact me at kayhanockwrites@gmail.com.