Privacy Policy

1. Information Collection
 
We do not collect, store, or process personal data on this website.

• No Direct Data Collection: We do not collect names, email addresses, phone numbers, or physical mailing addresses.

• No Subscriptions or Accounts: We do not offer user accounts, membership services, or email newsletters, and we do not host sign-up forms.

• No Direct Sales: We do not process transactions or store financial information on this website.
   

2. External Links to Third-Party Retailers
 
Our website provides links to external third-party platforms and book retailers (including Amazon, Apple Books, Kobo, and others) where you can purchase books by Victoria Ashburn.
 
When you click an external link to purchase a book:

• You leave our website and are redirected to a third-party retailer.

• We do not control and are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or data collection policies of external sites.

• Any interactions or purchases made on those platforms are governed strictly by the privacy policy and terms of service of the respective retailer.
   

3. Amazon Associates Disclosure
 
Victoria Ashburn is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com and regional Amazon storefronts.
 
"As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases."
If you click an Amazon link on this website and make a purchase, we may receive a small commission from Amazon. This occurs at no additional cost to you.
 
4. Technical Logs and Analytics
 
Standard web servers (provided by hosts such as WordPress, Squarespace, Wix, or similar) automatically record non-identifiable technical log data (such as IP addresses, browser types, and operating systems) purely for site security, maintenance, and basic operation. We do not use these logs to identify individual visitors or compile marketing profiles.
 
5. Cookies
 
This website uses only essential technical cookies necessary for core website functionality and page navigation. We do not deploy cross-site tracking cookies, behavioral advertising scripts, or marketing pixels. You can manage or block cookies through your individual web browser settings at any time.
 
6. Children's Privacy
 
Because this site does not collect personal information, we do not knowingly collect or solicit personal data from anyone under the age of 13 (or 16 in certain jurisdictions).
 
7. Updates to This Policy
 
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect site changes. Any updates will be published directly to this page with a revised "Last Updated" date.
 
8. Contact Information
 
If you have questions regarding this Privacy Policy, you can reach out via:

• Author: Victoria Ashburn

• Email: victoria_ashburn_author@hotmail.com

• Website: www.victoriaashburn.com