J.S. d'Raven

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Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 07/09/2026
Last Updated: 07/09/2026

This Privacy Policy describes how J.S. d’Raven (“we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, and protects information when you visit jsdraven.com (the “Site”).

1. Information We Collect

Information you provide directly:

  • Newsletter signup: When you subscribe, we collect your email address and, if requested, your name.
  • Contact forms: If you contact us through a form on the Site, we collect the information you submit (e.g., name, email address, message).
  • Comments: If commenting is enabled, we collect the name, email address, and website (optional) you provide, along with your comment content and IP address (standard WordPress behavior for spam prevention).

Information collected automatically:

  • Standard technical data such as IP address, browser type, device type, referring URL, and pages visited, typically gathered through cookies or similar technologies (including those built into WordPress).
  • If analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics, Jetpack Stats) are enabled, aggregated usage data such as time on page and navigation patterns.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Send newsletters, updates, and promotional communications about new releases, events, or projects (only if you’ve opted in).
  • Respond to inquiries submitted through contact forms.
  • Maintain, secure, and improve the Site.
  • Understand how visitors use the Site through aggregated analytics.
  • Comply with legal obligations.

3. Newsletter & Email Communications

We use a third-party email service provider (“ESP”) — Mailchimp — to manage newsletter signups and send communications. Your email address is stored on that provider’s servers subject to their own privacy policy and security practices. You may unsubscribe at any time using the link included in every email, or by contacting us directly (see Section 9).

4. Cookies

The Site uses cookies — small text files stored on your device — to support basic functionality (such as remembering preferences), enable analytics, and, if applicable, support embedded content from third parties (e.g., social media buttons, embedded videos). You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings; doing so may affect some Site features.

5. Third-Party Links

The Site contains links to third-party websites, including book retailers (e.g., Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Apple Books) and an external publishing/merchandise site. We do not control these sites and are not responsible for their content, privacy practices, or terms. Any purchase or interaction on those sites is governed by that site’s own policies. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

6. How We Share Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share information with:

  • Service providers who perform functions on our behalf (e.g., our email service provider, web hosting company, analytics provider), solely to provide those services.
  • Legal authorities, if required to comply with a law, regulation, legal process, or governmental request.
  • A successor entity, in the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, subject to the same commitments described in this policy.

7. Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes described in this policy — for example, newsletter subscriber data is kept until you unsubscribe, and contact form submissions are retained only as long as needed to respond and maintain records.

8. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights regarding your personal information, including the right to:

  • Request access to the personal information we hold about you.
  • Request correction or deletion of your personal information.
  • Opt out of marketing communications at any time.
  • (For California residents) Request disclosure of categories of information collected and shared under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).
  • (For EU/UK residents) Rely on rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including data portability and the right to object to processing.

To exercise any of these rights, contact us using the information in Section 11.

9. Children’s Privacy

The Site is not directed to children under 13 (or under 16 in applicable jurisdictions), and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can delete it.

10. Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect information collected through the Site, including relying on the security practices of our hosting provider and service providers. However, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

11. Changes to This Policy

We 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 are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your privacy rights, contact us at:

Email: email at jsdraven.com
Website: jsdraven.com