Privacy Policy
Your Privacy matters. Here’s how we collect, use and protect your information
Privacy Policy
Website: www.davidjcarter.com Effective date: November 1, 2026
This policy explains how we handle personal information in operating this author website, responding to readers, sending requested updates, and administering reader programs. “We,” “us,” and “our” refer to the operator identified above.
01 Information we collect
When you contact us, subscribe to our newsletter, or request a book download, we may collect personal information such as your name, email address, message, reading preferences, and selected book format (PDF, EPUB, or both). If you request a physical item, we may also collect your mailing address to arrange delivery. We encourage you not to share sensitive information, such as payment details, identification documents, or financial information, through our contact forms or email. When you visit our website, certain technical information may be collected automatically, including your IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, referral sources, and access timestamps. This information may be used to operate and secure the website, troubleshoot technical issues, understand website usage, and improve the visitor experience. Our website may use cookies and third-party services to support essential functionality, improve performance, and provide a better browsing experience. Where required by applicable law, we will obtain your consent before using non-essential cookies or tracking technologies. Information collected by third-party providers is handled according to their respective privacy policies.
02 How we use information
We use information to respond to messages, deliver requested material, administer reader programs, send updates you choose to receive, maintain and secure the website, and meet applicable legal obligations. If we use analytics, we use the disclosed tools to understand and improve website use. We do not require a favorable review or a particular rating to participate in a reader program.
03 Email and reader programs
Subscribing to our newsletter is entirely optional. You will receive promotional emails, book updates, and other marketing communications only if you choose to subscribe. You can unsubscribe at any time using the unsubscribe link included in our marketing emails or by contacting us directly. We may retain limited information to ensure your unsubscribe request is respected. Requesting a free book, verifying your email address, or submitting a contact form does not automatically subscribe you to our newsletter. However, we may send essential emails related to your request, such as email verification, book download instructions, delivery confirmations, or responses to inquiries. When you request a digital copy of a book, we collect the information necessary to process your request and provide access to your selected download format. We may record your selected file format (PDF, EPUB, or both), download activity, and relevant timestamps to manage book delivery, provide support, and improve the reader experience. Your information will not be used for newsletter subscriptions or promotional communications unless you have separately opted in.
04 Cookies and your choices
Cookies and similar technologies may support essential website functions and the optional services identified in this policy. You can control cookies through your browser and, where offered, our consent settings. Blocking some cookies may affect website functions. Where required by applicable law, we obtain consent before using optional tracking technologies and provide a way to withdraw it. Our website uses only cookies necessary for its operation. We do not use optional analytics cookies or tools for targeted advertising. Accordingly, we do not provide a cookie-settings panel or targeted-advertising opt-out control. Browser opt-out preference signals, such as Global Privacy Control, do not change our practices because we do not engage in the activities those signals opt out of.
05 When we disclose information
We disclose personal information to service providers as needed to host and operate our website, deliver requested books or emails, manage reader programs, and protect against abuse. We may also disclose personal information when reasonably necessary to comply with law, protect rights or safety, or complete a business transfer subject to applicable legal safeguards.
We do not sell personal information or share personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising, as those terms are defined under applicable privacy laws. We do not otherwise use or disclose personal information for targeted advertising.
06 Retention and security
We retain personal information only as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this policy, including applicable legal, security, and recordkeeping needs. For inquiries, we retain correspondence long enough to respond, resolve the matter, and maintain necessary records. For newsletters, we retain subscription information while you remain subscribed. After you unsubscribe, we may retain a limited record to honor your opt-out request. For reader programs, we retain information for the duration of your participation and as needed to complete related communications, deliveries, and administration. We retain technical and security logs as needed to troubleshoot problems, detect abuse, and investigate security incidents. We determine retention periods based on the information’s purpose and sensitivity, outstanding issues, and applicable legal requirements. When information is no longer needed, we delete or de-identify it. We use reasonable safeguards appropriate to the information we hold, but no online system is completely secure.
07 Requests and legal rights
For privacy questions or to request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal information, select “Contact” in the top navigation bar and describe your request. Please do not include sensitive personal information in your initial message. Depending on your location and applicable law, you may also have the right to receive a copy of your personal information, object to or restrict certain uses, withdraw consent, appeal a decision concerning your request, or lodge a complaint with the appropriate privacy regulator. We will respond within the time required by applicable law. We may request information reasonably necessary to verify your identity and process your request. If we decline a request, we will explain the reason and provide information about any available appeal process. We may retain certain information when legally permitted or required.
08 Children and external services
This website is intended for a general adult readership and is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided information, contact us so we can investigate and take appropriate action. External retailers, social networks, and other linked services operate under their own privacy policies.
09 Policy changes
We will post revisions here with an updated effective date and provide additional notice or obtain consent when required by applicable law. A policy update does not by itself authorize a materially different use of previously collected information.
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