Privacy Policy
Privacy Policy
Last Updated: May 17, 2025
Welcome to Ruthie Clark’s official website (“Site”). Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when you visit ruthieclarkbooks.com or any associated pages under the Ruthie Clark brand.
By using this Site, you consent to the practices described in this policy.
1. What Information We Collect
We may collect the following information from you:
- Personal Information: Name, email address, and any information you voluntarily provide when signing up for a newsletter, ARC team, giveaways, or when contacting us.
- Automatically Collected Data: We may collect data such as your IP address, browser type, pages visited, and the time/date of your visit through cookies and analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics).
- Third-Party Data: If you interact with external services (such as Ream, BookFunnel, MailerLite, or social media platforms), those services may share certain information with us according to their own privacy policies.
2. How We Use Your Information
Your information may be used to:
- Send you email newsletters, book updates, promotions, and bonus content
- Deliver digital downloads or ARC copies via platforms like BookFunnel
- Provide early access to content via membership platforms like Ream
- Improve website functionality and content through analytics
- Respond to inquiries or support requests
- Notify you about new books, exclusive scenes, and special offers
We will never sell or rent your personal data to third parties.
3. Email Marketing
If you subscribe to our newsletter, we’ll use your email address to send occasional emails through MailerLite or similar providers. You may unsubscribe at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link at the bottom of any email or by contacting us directly.
4. Affiliate Disclosure
Some pages on this Site may contain affiliate links (e.g., to ProWritingAid, Grammarly, AutoCrit, Amazon). This means if you click and purchase through these links, Ruthie may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. We only promote products we personally use and love.
5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We may use cookies or similar technologies to enhance your experience, track website usage, and target relevant content or ads. You can adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies or notify you when they are used.
6. Third-Party Links
This Site may contain links to external websites, such as book retailers, author platforms, and social media sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites. Please review their policies individually.
7. Children’s Privacy
This website is not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have done so in error, please contact us immediately at the email below.
8. Data Security
We take appropriate measures to protect your data, including using secure platforms for email and content delivery. However, no system can be guaranteed 100% secure. By using this Site, you acknowledge and accept this risk.
9. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
- Access, correct, or delete your personal data
- Withdraw consent for marketing
- File a complaint with a regulatory authority
To make such a request, please contact us at ruthie@ruthieclarkbooks.com.
10. Policy Updates
This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date. Your continued use of the Site signifies acceptance of these changes.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please email us at:
📧 ruthieclarkromanceauthor@gmail.com