Introduction

Welcome to Lilian Roemy's website ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about how we collect, use, and share your information. This Privacy Policy explains our practices regarding personal data when you visit our website at lilianroemy.com (the "Site").

Information We Collect

Information You Provide Directly

We may collect information you voluntarily provide when you:

• Subscribe to our newsletter or mailing list
• Contact us through our contact form
• Leave comments on blog posts
• Purchase our books through third-party retailers (links)
• Participate in contests, surveys, or promotions

This information may include:

• Name and email address
• Contact information
• Any message content you send us
• Preferences for communications

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our Site, we may automatically collect:

• IP address and location data
• Browser type and version
• Device information
• Pages visited and time spent on the Site
• Referring website information
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies

How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Send you newsletters, book updates, and promotional materials (with your consent)
• Respond to your inquiries and provide customer service
• Improve our website and user experience
• Analyze website traffic and usage patterns
• Comply with legal obligations
• Protect against fraud and abuse

Legal Basis for Processing (EU Visitors)

Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), we process your data based on:

• Consent: When you subscribe to our newsletter or contact us
• Legitimate Interest: For website analytics and security
• Legal Obligation: When required by law

Sharing Your Information

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share information with:

Service Providers

• Email marketing platforms (e.g., Mailchimp, ConvertKit)
• Website hosting providers
• Analytics services (e.g., Google Analytics)
• Security services

Legal Requirements

We may disclose information when required by law or to:

• Comply with legal processes
• Protect our rights and property
• Ensure user safety
• Prevent fraud or abuse

International Data Transfers

If you are located outside the United States, please note that we may transfer your information to and process it in the United States, where our servers are located. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our Site uses cookies and similar technologies to:

• Remember your preferences
• Analyze website traffic
• Provide social media features
• Serve relevant advertisements

Types of Cookies We Use:

• Essential Cookies: Required for basic site functionality
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our site
• Marketing Cookies: Used to deliver relevant advertisements

You can control cookies through your browser settings, but disabling certain cookies may affect site functionality.

Third-Party Links and Services

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites, including:

• Book retailers (Amazon, Barnes & Noble, etc.)
• Social media platforms
• Other author websites

We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. Please review their privacy policies before providing any information.

Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as necessary to:

• Provide our services
• Comply with legal obligations
• Resolve disputes
• Enforce our agreements

Newsletter subscribers can unsubscribe at any time, and we will delete their information upon request (subject to legal requirements).

Your Rights and Choices

All Users

• Unsubscribe from marketing emails
• Contact us to update your information
• Request information about data we hold

EU Residents (GDPR Rights)

You have additional rights including:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Rectification: Correct inaccurate information
• Erasure: Request deletion of your data
• Portability: Receive your data in a portable format
• Restriction: Limit how we process your data
• Objection: Object to processing based on legitimate interest
• Withdraw Consent: Remove consent for newsletter subscriptions

California Residents (CCPA Rights)

• Right to know what personal information we collect
• Right to delete personal information
• Right to opt-out of sale (we do not sell personal information)
• Right to non-discrimination

To exercise your rights, contact us at contact@lilianroemy.com.

Children's Privacy

Our Site is not intended for children under 13 (or 16 in the EU). We do not knowingly collect information from children. If we become aware that we have collected information from a child, we will delete it promptly.

Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information, including:

• SSL encryption for data transmission
• Secure hosting environments
• Regular security updates
• Access controls for our team

However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify you of significant changes by:

• Posting the updated policy on our Site
• Sending email notification to newsletter subscribers
• Updating the "Last Updated" date

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

For EU residents, you also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.