Privacy Policy

Last Updated: sepetember 6, 2026

Welcome to AmeliaSaints.com (the "Site"), operated by Amelia Saints ("I," "me," "my," or "we"). This Privacy Policy explains how I collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit my website, sign up for my newsletter, or purchase my books.

By using this Site, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the Site.

1. Who This Policy Covers

This Policy applies to visitors, readers, newsletter subscribers, and customers of AmeliaSaints.com. It does not apply to third-party websites linked from this Site (such as retailer pages, social media, or affiliate links), which have their own privacy practices.

2. Information I Collect

a. Information You Provide Directly

  • Contact form submissions — name, email address, and message content.

  • Newsletter sign-up — name and email address, submitted through [MAILING LIST PROVIDER — e.g., Mailchimp, ConvertKit, MailerLite].

  • Comments or reviews (if enabled) — name, email, and content of your comment.

  • Purchases (if applicable) — if you buy books, merchandise, or signed copies directly through the Site, payment and shipping information is collected and processed by [PAYMENT PROCESSOR — e.g., Shopify, Stripe, PayPal, Payhip]. I do not store your full payment card details.

b. Information Collected Automatically

When you browse the Site, certain information is collected automatically via cookies and similar technologies, including:

  • IP address (general location, e.g., city/country)

  • Browser type and device information

  • Pages visited, time spent, and referral source

  • Cookie identifiers

This is typically gathered through:

  • [ANALYTICS TOOL — e.g., Google Analytics, Plausible, Fathom]

  • [HOSTING PLATFORM — e.g., Squarespace, WordPress, Wix], which may log server data automatically

c. Information from Third Parties

If you interact with me via social media, book retailers, or ARC/review platforms (e.g., NetGalley, BookFunnel, Instagram, TikTok), those platforms may share limited information with me, such as your username or public comments, subject to their own privacy policies.

3. Cookies

Cookies are small text files stored on your device. This Site uses cookies to:

  • Remember your preferences

  • Understand how visitors use the Site (analytics)

  • Enable e-commerce functionality, if applicable

  • Support embedded content (e.g., Instagram feeds, YouTube trailers, BookFunnel widgets)

You can disable cookies through your browser settings, though some features of the Site may not function properly as a result.

4. How I Use Your Information

I use collected information to:

  • Send newsletters, release announcements, and reader updates (only if you opted in)

  • Respond to inquiries submitted via contact forms

  • Process and fulfill book or merchandise orders

  • Improve the Site's content, layout, and performance

  • Comply with legal obligations

  • Prevent fraud, spam, or abuse

I do not sell your personal information to third parties.

5. Newsletter & Marketing Communications

If you subscribe to my newsletter, in the event that one is created, your email is stored with amelia@ameliasaints.com and used solely to send updates about new releases, exclusive content, giveaways, and related author news.

You may unsubscribe at any time using the link at the bottom of every email, or by emailing amelia@ameliasaints.com

6. Sharing Your Information

Your information may be shared with:

  • Service providers who help operate the Site (hosting, email marketing, payment processing, analytics)

  • Legal authorities, if required by law, subpoena, or to protect my legal rights

  • Business transfers, if the Site or business is sold or transferred (your data would transfer under the same protections)

I do not share your data with third parties for their own independent marketing purposes without your consent.

7. Data Retention

I retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Policy, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements.

8. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights including:

If you are in the European Union / UK (GDPR):

  • Right to access, correct, or delete your data

  • Right to restrict or object to processing

  • Right to data portability

  • Right to withdraw consent at any time

  • Right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

If you are a California resident (CCPA/CPRA):

  • Right to know what personal information is collected

  • Right to request deletion of your personal information

  • Right to opt out of the "sale" or "sharing" of personal information (note: this Site does not sell personal information)

  • Right to non-discrimination for exercising these rights

To exercise any of these rights, contact me at amelia@ameliasaints.com

9. Children's Privacy

This Site and its content (amelia saints, gothic romance fiction) are intended for adult audiences. I do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 (or under 16 in applicable jurisdictions). If you believe a child has provided personal information, please contact me so it can be removed.

10. Data Security

I use reasonable administrative and technical safeguards to protect your information. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and I cannot guarantee absolute security.

11. Third-Party Links

This Site may contain links to third-party websites (retailers, social media, affiliate programs such as Amazon Associates). I am not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites. Please review their policies separately.

12. International Visitors

If you are accessing this Site from outside the united states of america, be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the united states of america or other countries where my service providers operate.

13. Changes to This Policy

I may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. Continued use of the Site after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised Policy.

14. Contact Me

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact:

Email:Amelia saints

Website: https://ameliasaints.com