PRIVACY POLICY

1. About this policy

This Privacy Policy explains how the Stirling Rossi website collects, uses and protects personal information. It applies to visits to this website, sign-ups to The Hidden Archive and related author email communications.

This website is operated for the author brand Stirling Rossi. Questions about this policy can be sent to archive@stirlingrossi.com.

2. Information collected

When you join The Hidden Archive, information may include your first name, email address and the reading interests you select. Technical information may also be processed automatically by website and email service providers as needed to deliver the website, prevent abuse, secure forms and send communications.

3. How information is used

Personal information is used to provide Hidden Archive files, author and book news, launch information, Kickstarter-related updates, advance-reading opportunities and other content you have chosen to receive. It may also be used to administer subscriptions, maintain website security and improve the reader experience.

4. Email communications

The Hidden Archive uses MailerLite to manage email subscriptions and automated email delivery. MailerLite may process subscriber information on behalf of Stirling Rossi in accordance with its own privacy and security practices. Double opt-in may be used so that a subscription is activated only after the email address is confirmed.

You can unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time by using the unsubscribe link included in those emails.

5. Website and file hosting

The website is built and hosted using Webflow. Hidden Archive downloadable files may be hosted through Netlify. These service providers may process limited technical information required to provide their services, maintain security and deliver content.

6. Cookies and similar technologies

The website and its service providers may use cookies or similar technologies that are necessary for security, forms, spam prevention and core website functions. If additional analytics or advertising technologies are introduced, this policy will be updated where required.

7. Sharing of information

Personal information is not sold to advertisers. Information may be shared with service providers only where reasonably necessary to operate the website, deliver emails and files, provide security, comply with law or protect legitimate rights.

8. Data retention

Subscriber information is retained while you remain subscribed or while it is reasonably required for the purposes described in this policy. Information may also be retained where required for legal, security or record-keeping purposes.

9. Your choices

You may unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time. You may also contact Stirling Rossi to ask about personal information associated with your subscription, or to request correction or deletion where applicable.

10. External links and social media

This website may contain links to third-party websites and social media platforms. Their privacy practices are governed by their own policies, and this Privacy Policy does not control how those third parties handle information after you leave this website.

11. Changes to this policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated as the website, mailing systems or services change. The current version will be published on this page with the latest revision date.