Privacy Policy

Last updated: August 18, 2026

This Privacy Policy explains how Lauren Sullivan (“I,” “me,” or “my”) collects, uses, and protects information when you visit lsullivanbooks.com (the “Site”).

Information I Collect

Newsletter Sign-Up
If you subscribe to my newsletter, I collect your email address and, if provided, your first and last name. This information is processed through Kit (formerly ConvertKit), my email service provider. Kit stores this data on my behalf and helps me send newsletters, manage subscriber lists, and track basic engagement (such as opens and clicks) so I can improve what I send. You can unsubscribe at any time using the link included in every email.

Contact Form
The Contact page uses WPForms to let you send me a message. When you submit the form, I collect the information you provide — typically your name, email address, and message content — solely to respond to your inquiry.

This form is protected by Google reCAPTCHA to prevent spam and automated abuse. reCAPTCHA collects hardware and software information, such as device and application data, and sends this to Google for analysis. Use of reCAPTCHA is subject to Google’s own Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.

Security and Site Data
This Site uses Wordfence, a security plugin, to help protect against malicious traffic, hacking attempts, and other security threats. Wordfence may collect technical information such as IP addresses and browsing behavior on the Site for the purpose of identifying and blocking security threats. This data is used only for security purposes and is not used for marketing.

How I Use Your Information

I use the information collected to:

  • Send newsletter content to subscribers
  • Respond to messages submitted through the contact page
  • Maintain the security and functionality of the Site
  • Comply with legal obligations where applicable

I do not sell your personal information, and I do not share it with third parties for their own marketing purposes.

Third-Party Service Providers

I rely on the following third-party services to operate this Site. Each has its own privacy policy governing how they handle data:

  • Kit (newsletter management) — kit.com/privacy
  • WPForms (contact form functionality)
  • Google reCAPTCHA (spam protection) — policies.google.com/privacy
  • Wordfence (site security)

Future Retail Links

This Site may in the future include links to third-party retailers, such as Amazon, where my books are available for purchase. These retailers operate independently and have their own privacy policies governing any data they collect. I encourage you to review their policies before making a purchase.

Cookies

This Site may use cookies through the plugins and services listed above (such as Wordfence and reCAPTCHA) to support site security and functionality. You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings, though this may affect how the Site functions.

Your Rights

If you are located in the European Union or United Kingdom (GDPR):
You have the right to access, correct, delete, or restrict the use of your personal data, and the right to data portability. The legal basis for processing your data is your consent (for newsletter sign-up) and legitimate interest (for responding to contact inquiries and maintaining site security). You may withdraw consent at any time by unsubscribing from the newsletter. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.

If you are located in California (CCPA/CPRA):
You have the right to know what personal information is collected, to request deletion of your personal information, and to opt out of the sale of personal information. I do not sell personal information.

Data Retention

I retain newsletter subscriber information for as long as you remain subscribed. Contact form submissions are retained only as long as needed to respond to and resolve your inquiry.

Children’s Privacy

This Site is not directed at children under 13, and I do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 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.

Contact

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please reach out via my Contact page.

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