Privacy Policy
Last updated: May 2026
At jdriversauthor.org, your privacy is important to us. This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit our website, subscribe to our newsletter, make a purchase, join the ARC team, or contact us.
Information We Collect
- Email Signup & Newsletter: When you subscribe to our mailing list, we collect your email address to send free book previews, new release announcements, ARC opportunities, and exclusive reader offers. Our newsletter is managed through MailerLite.
- Digital Purchases: When you purchase a book, we collect the information necessary to process your transaction, including your name, email address, and payment details. Payments are processed securely through Stripe — we never store your credit card information on our servers.
- Free Book & ARC Delivery: Free ebooks and advance reader copies (ARCs) are delivered through BookFunnel, which may collect your email address and device information to deliver your book to your preferred reading app.
- Contact Forms & ARC Requests: When you reach out through our contact form or request to join the ARC team, we collect your name, email address, and the content of your message.
- Cookies & Analytics: Our website uses cookies and analytics tools to understand how readers interact with the site, which pages are most visited, and how we can improve the reading experience. This data is anonymized and used solely for site improvement.
How We Use Your Information
- To deliver purchased digital products (eBooks in PDF and EPUB format)
- To deliver free books and ARC copies via BookFunnel
- To send newsletter updates, new release announcements, and exclusive reader offers (with your consent)
- To process ARC team requests and coordinate review copies
- To respond to your inquiries and support requests
- To improve our website, reading experience, and book recommendations
Third-Party Services
We use the following trusted services to operate the website and serve our readers:
- MailerLite — Email newsletter management and delivery
- BookFunnel — Free book and ARC delivery to readers' devices
- Stripe — Secure payment processing for digital purchases
- Analytics tools — Anonymous site usage tracking for improvement
These services have their own privacy policies. We encourage you to review them if you have specific concerns.
Data Sharing
We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes. Your data is shared only with the trusted service providers listed above, solely for the purpose of delivering books, processing payments, and managing our newsletter.
Your Rights
- Unsubscribe: You can unsubscribe from our email list at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link at the bottom of any email. It's instant — no questions asked.
- Data Deletion: You may request deletion of your personal data by contacting us through our contact form.
- Access: You may request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
- Correction: You may request correction of any inaccurate personal data.
Cookies
Our website uses cookies to remember your preferences, analyze traffic patterns, and improve the site experience. You can control cookie settings through your browser. Disabling cookies may affect some site functionality.
Children's Privacy
This website is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated date.
Contact Us
For privacy-related questions, please reach out through our contact form.