Privacy Policy Effective Date: May 11, 2026
Welcome to the website of Michaela Riley (michaelariley.com). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting the personal data you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our site and purchase our physical books, ebooks, or audiobooks.
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1. Information We Collect
When you browse our website or make a purchase, we collect certain personal information you provide to us, including: Identity Data: Your first name and last name. Contact Data: Your email address, phone number, and physical billing/shipping addresses. Transaction Data: Details about the products you purchased, order dates, and amount paid.Note: We do not collect or store your credit card details. Financial transactions are securely processed directly by our third-party payment gateways via Wix Stores.
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2. How We Use Your Information
We use your collected personal data for the following essential business purposes: To process, package, ship, and fulfill your orders for physical autographed hardbacks. To automate and trigger the secure delivery of your purchased digital ebooks or audiobooks. To provide customer support and respond to your order inquiries. To send you transactional or service-related emails regarding your order status.
3. Data Sharing with Third-Party Processors
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. However, to successfully fulfill your direct-purchase orders, we safely share relevant customer data with trusted digital service providers': Our website host and e-commerce store processor. Wix securely securely hosts our database and handles user shopping cart sequences. BookFunnel: Our automated digital fulfillment partner. When you purchase an ebook or audiobook, your name and email address are sent to BookFunnel so they can safely compile, watermark, and securely distribute your download links.
4. Data Security and Storage
Your customer account information is securely stored behind firewall-protected servers managed by Wix. Your information will only be retained for as long as necessary to complete your order logistics, satisfy tax reporting requirements, or resolve customer support issues.
5. Your Rights and Opt-Out Options
Depending on your geographical location, you have specific legal rights regarding your personal data, including the right to access, edit, restrict, or completely delete the data we hold about you. If you would like to exercise any of these rights, please contact us at the email listed below.
6. Children's Privacy
Our website and store products are not intentionally targeted at or designed for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly gather data from minors.
7. Contact Information
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your personal information is managed, please contact us at: Author Website: michaelariley.com Email Contact: authormichaelariley@gmail.com.