Privacy Policy
1. Introduction
Welcome to cadecooley.com (the "Website"), the official author website of Cade Cooley. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you visit our Website or subscribe to our mailing list.
By using this Website, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with this policy, please do not use the Website or submit any personal information.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Information You Provide
When you sign up for our mailing list, newsletter, or to receive a free chapter of our book, we collect: your first name, surname, and email address.
When you leave comments on blog posts, we may collect your name, email address, and any information you choose to include in your comment.
2.2 Information Collected Automatically
When you visit the Website, certain information may be collected automatically, including: your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, pages viewed, time spent on pages, and other browsing behaviour. This information is collected through cookies and similar technologies via BookBub's analytics platform.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to: deliver the free chapter you requested; send newsletters, updates about new book releases, and promotional content; respond to your comments and enquiries; analyse Website traffic and improve the user experience; and comply with legal obligations.
4. Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services to operate this Website:
MailerLite — We use MailerLite to manage our email mailing list and send newsletters. When you subscribe, your name and email address are stored on MailerLite's servers. MailerLite's privacy policy can be found at: https://www.mailerlite.com/legal/privacy-policy
BookBub — Our Website is hosted through BookBub, which collects analytics data about visitor behaviour. BookBub's privacy policy can be found at: https://www.bookbub.com/home/privacy_policy
5. Cookies
This Website uses cookies—small text files stored on your device—to improve your browsing experience and collect analytics data. Cookies help us understand how visitors interact with the Website.
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent. However, disabling cookies may affect the functionality of the Website.
6. Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, or as required by law. If you unsubscribe from our mailing list, your email address will be removed from our active subscriber list, though some records may be retained for legal or administrative purposes.
7. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including the right to: access the personal information we hold about you; request correction of inaccurate information; request deletion of your personal information; withdraw consent to processing; and lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details provided below.
8. Australian Privacy Law
This Website is operated from Sydney, Australia. We comply with the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs) contained in the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth). If you are located outside Australia, please be aware that information you provide may be transferred to and processed in Australia.
9. International Visitors
If you are visiting from the European Economic Area (EEA) or other regions with data protection laws, please note that by using this Website and providing your information, you consent to the transfer of your data to Australia and processing in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
10. Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorised access, use, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
11. Children's Privacy
This Website is not intended for children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child, please contact us immediately so we can delete it.
12. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
13. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights regarding your personal information, please contact us at:
cade@cadecooley.com
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