Privacy Policy
Effective Date: June 8, 2025
Website: https://marlasbooks.com
Site Owner: Marla Aboulafia
1. Introduction
Welcome to the official website of Marla Aboulafia. We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and what rights you have in relation to it.
Please read this policy carefully. If you have any questions, you may contact us using the information provided at the end of this document.
2. Information We Collect
Information You Provide to Us
When you use the contact form on this website, we may collect the following information:
- First and last name
- Email address
- Your message or comments
We only collect information that you voluntarily provide. You are not required to submit the contact form to browse or use this website.
Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our website, certain technical information may be collected automatically by WordPress and our web hosting provider, including:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Pages visited and time spent on the site
- Referring URL
- Device type and operating system
This data is collected for site security and general analytics purposes and is not linked to personally identifiable information.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information you submit through our contact form solely to:
- Respond to your inquiry or message
- Communicate with you regarding your question or request
We do not use your personal information for marketing purposes, and we do not sell, trade, or rent your information to third parties.
4. How We Store and Protect Your Information
Contact form submissions are stored in our WordPress database and may also be delivered to us via email. We take reasonable precautions to protect your information from unauthorized access, including the use of HTTPS (SSL encryption) on this website.
We retain contact form data only as long as necessary to respond to your inquiry, after which it is deleted.
5. Third-Party Services
This website is built on WordPress and hosted by a third-party web hosting provider. These services may collect standard server log data as part of normal operations.
This site may contain links to third-party websites (such as Amazon and Instagram). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites and encourage you to review their policies independently.
6. Cookies
This website may use basic cookies set by WordPress for functionality purposes (such as session management). We do not use cookies for advertising or cross-site tracking.
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect the functionality of certain features on this site.
7. Children's Privacy
This website is intended for general audiences, including readers of children's books. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If you believe a child has submitted personal information to us, please contact us and we will promptly delete it.
8. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
- Access the personal information we hold about you
- Correct inaccurate or incomplete information
- Request deletion of your personal information
- Object to or restrict processing of your information
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at the email address listed below. We will respond within a reasonable timeframe.
California Residents: Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), you have the right to know what personal information is collected, request deletion of your data, and opt out of the sale of personal information. We do not sell personal information.
European / UK Residents: If you are located in the European Economic Area or United Kingdom, you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact us:
Marla Aboulafia
Website: https://marlasbooks.com
Contact Form: https://marlasbooks.com/contact