Effective Date: July 2026
Welcome to alansaundersbooks.com (“Website,” “we,” “us,” “our”), operated by Alan Saunders. This Website publishes books and content under several pen names, including Alan Saunders, Daniel R. Morgan, Isabel L. Thornton, Katherine Marshall, and Marcus Dane. Your privacy is important to us, and this Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information.
1. Information We Collect
- Personal information: your name, email address, and any other information you provide voluntarily (for example, when subscribing to a newsletter or contacting us).
- Non-personal information: browser type, IP address, referring pages, and other technical data collected automatically through cookies and analytics tools.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Provide and improve this Website;
- Communicate with you, respond to inquiries, and send newsletters if you’ve subscribed;
- Monitor site performance and analyze usage trends;
- Comply with legal requirements.
3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to support site functionality and gather analytics. You can disable cookies in your browser settings, though some features may not work as intended if you do.
4. Third-Party Services
We may use third-party services (such as Google Analytics) that collect and process data according to their own privacy policies. We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties.
5. Data Security
We take reasonable steps to protect your information, but no method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
6. Your Rights and Choices
Depending on where you live, you may have rights under data protection laws such as the GDPR (EU/UK) or CCPA (California), including the right to access, correct, or request deletion of your personal information. To exercise these rights, contact us at publications@alansaundersbooks.com.
7. How Our Content Is Made
This site publishes under several pen names, each a brand persona rather than a single identifiable individual, and uses AI tools as part of how content and author imagery are produced. You can read more on our Editorial Policy and About pages.
8. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with a new effective date.
9. Contact
Questions or requests regarding this policy can be sent to publications@alansaundersbooks.com.
