Legal

This Privacy Policy explains how C.M. Carney ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you visit cmcarneybooks.com (the "Site").

Information We Collect

Information You Provide

Newsletter Signup: When you subscribe to our newsletter, we collect your email address. This is stored securely by Kit (formerly ConvertKit), our email service provider.

Contact Form: When you use our contact form, we collect your name, email address, and message content. These messages are delivered via Zoho Mail.

Information Collected Automatically

Analytics: We use Cloudflare Web Analytics to understand how visitors use our Site. This is a privacy-friendly analytics service that does not use cookies, does not collect personal information, and does not track you across websites. We can see aggregate data like page views and visitor counts, but we cannot identify individual visitors.

Server Logs: Our hosting provider (Cloudflare) may temporarily log standard connection information such as IP addresses for security and performance purposes. This data is not used to identify individual visitors and is automatically deleted.

How We Use Your Information

We use your information for the following purposes:

• To send you our newsletter with book updates, new releases, and author news (if you subscribed)
• To respond to your inquiries submitted through the contact form
• To understand how visitors use our Site so we can improve it

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.

Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services to operate this Site:

Kit (formerly ConvertKit): Email newsletter service. Their privacy policy is available at kit.com/privacy.

Cloudflare: Website hosting, content delivery, and analytics. Their privacy policy is available at cloudflare.com/privacypolicy.

Zoho Mail: Email service for contact form submissions. Their privacy policy is available at zoho.com/privacy.html.

BookFunnel: Digital book delivery for reader magnets. Their privacy policy is available at bookfunnel.com/privacy.

Links to Book Retailers

This Site contains links to third-party book retailers including Amazon, Audible, Apple Books, Kobo, Barnes & Noble, and others. When you click these links, you leave our Site and are subject to those retailers' privacy policies. Some links may be affiliate links (see our Affiliate Disclosure for details).

Your Rights and Choices

Unsubscribe: Every email we send includes an unsubscribe link. Click it to stop receiving emails immediately.

Data Access or Deletion: If you want to know what information we have about you, or if you want us to delete your information, contact us at the email address below.

California Residents: Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), you have the right to know what personal information we collect, request deletion of your data, and opt out of the sale of personal information. We do not sell personal information.

Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information. All data transmitted to and from this Site is encrypted using HTTPS. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

Children's Privacy

This Site is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will delete it.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The "Last Updated" date at the top of this page indicates when this policy was last revised. Your continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, contact us at: hello@cmcarneybooks.com

By accessing and using cmcarneybooks.com (the "Site"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use the Site.

Use of This Site

You may use this Site for personal, non-commercial purposes. You agree not to:

• Use the Site in any way that violates applicable laws or regulations
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the Site or its systems
• Use automated tools to scrape, copy, or download content from the Site
• Transmit any malicious code, spam, or harmful content

Intellectual Property

All content on this Site, including but not limited to text, images, graphics, logos, book excerpts, and character descriptions, is owned by C.M. Carney or used with permission, and is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws.

You may share links to pages on this Site. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works from any content without prior written permission, except for brief quotations in reviews or social media posts that include proper attribution.

Third-Party Links

This Site contains links to third-party websites including book retailers, social media platforms, and other resources. These links are provided for your convenience. We are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or terms of service of third-party sites. Your use of third-party sites is at your own risk.

Newsletter

By subscribing to our newsletter, you agree to receive periodic emails about new book releases, author updates, promotions, and related content. You can unsubscribe at any time using the link in any email.

Disclaimer

This Site and its content are provided "as is" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. We do not warrant that the Site will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of viruses or other harmful components.

The books and stories featured on this Site are works of fiction. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, or actual events is purely coincidental.

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, C.M. Carney shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of this Site or any content on it.

Governing Law

These Terms of Service are governed by the laws of the State of Texas, without regard to conflict of law principles.

Changes to These Terms

We may modify these Terms of Service at any time. Changes take effect when posted. Your continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the modified terms.

Contact

Questions about these Terms of Service? Contact us at: hello@cmcarneybooks.com

This Cookie Policy explains how cmcarneybooks.com uses cookies and similar technologies.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences and improve your experience.

Cookies We Use

We use minimal cookies on this Site:

Essential Cookies: Cloudflare may set security-related cookies to protect the Site from malicious traffic. These are necessary for the Site to function properly.

No Tracking Cookies: We use Cloudflare Web Analytics, which does not use cookies and does not track you across websites. We do not use Google Analytics or other cookie-based tracking services.

Third-Party Cookies

If you click links to third-party sites (such as Amazon, social media platforms, or book retailers), those sites may set their own cookies. We have no control over third-party cookies. Please review each site's cookie policy for more information.

Managing Cookies

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can usually find these options in your browser's "Preferences" or "Settings" menu. You can choose to block all cookies, accept all cookies, or receive a notification when a cookie is set.

Note that blocking essential cookies may affect the functionality of the Site.

Contact

Questions about our use of cookies? Contact us at: hello@cmcarneybooks.com

Some links on cmcarneybooks.com are affiliate links. This means that if you click on a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small commission at no additional cost to you.

Affiliate Relationships

We are 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.

We may also participate in other affiliate programs with book retailers and related services.

Our Commitment

Affiliate relationships do not influence our content or recommendations. All opinions expressed on this Site are our own. We only recommend products and services we genuinely believe will be valuable to our readers.

Thank you for supporting independent authors by using our links.

Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and similar state laws, you have the right to opt out of the "sale" of your personal information.

We Do Not Sell Your Information

C.M. Carney does not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for monetary compensation or other valuable consideration.

We collect minimal information (email addresses from newsletter signups and contact form submissions) and use it only to communicate with you as described in our Privacy Policy.

Your Rights

Even though we do not sell personal information, you still have the right to:

• Know what personal information we have collected about you
• Request deletion of your personal information
• Not be discriminated against for exercising these rights

How to Exercise Your Rights

To make a request regarding your personal information, contact us at: hello@cmcarneybooks.com

We will respond to verifiable consumer requests within 45 days as required by law.