Privacy Policy
Your privacy matters to us. This policy explains what information we collect when you visit shaymoliterarypress.com, sign up for our newsletter, or download a book or advance copy through this site, and how that information is used.
Information We Collect
When you sign up for our newsletter or download a book: we collect your name and email address. This may happen when you:
- Subscribe to the ShayMo Literary Press mailing list
- Download a free chapter, reader magnet, or advance reader copy (ARC)
- Enter a giveaway or group promotion
Automatically collected information: like most websites, our site (hosted on Netlify) may collect basic technical information such as your browser type, general location, and how you interact with the site, for the purpose of keeping the site secure and functioning properly.
How We Use Your Information
We use your email address to:
- Send our newsletter, which may include updates on new releases, behind-the-scenes reflections, and occasional promotions
- Deliver the book or file you requested, and provide reader support if you have trouble accessing it
- Let you know about future books, journals, or events from ShayMo Literary Press
You may unsubscribe from our newsletter at any time using the link at the bottom of any email we send.
Third-Party Services We Use
To operate this site and deliver our books, we work with a small number of trusted services:
- MailerLite — manages our email newsletter and subscriber list
- BookFunnel — securely delivers digital books and advance reader copies
- Netlify — hosts this website
Each of these providers has its own privacy policy governing how they handle data on our behalf. We do not control, and are not responsible for, their independent privacy practices.
What We Don't Do
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for their own marketing purposes. We do not share your email address outside the services listed above except as required by law.
Author Swaps & Group Promotions
From time to time, we may participate in author swaps or group promotions with other authors and presses. If you download a book through one of these promotions, your email may be shared with the participating author whose book you downloaded, consistent with the terms disclosed on that specific promotion page. You will always be told, before downloading, which author(s) are involved.
Your Choices
You can:
- Unsubscribe from our newsletter at any time
- Request that we delete your information by emailing us at the address below
- Ask what information we have on file for you
Children's Privacy
This site and our books are intended for adult readers. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. The effective date at the top will reflect the most recent revision.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this privacy policy or how your information is handled, reach out to:
ShayMo Literary Press
Silver Spring, Maryland
shaymosliterarypress@gmail.com