Last Updated: May 1st, 2026

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Welcome to www.ecgregory.net, the official website of author E. C. Gregory. Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains what information may be collected when you visit the website, how that information is used, and what rights you have regarding your data.

By using this website, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

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Information We May Collect

We may collect limited personal information when you voluntarily provide it or when certain website services are used.

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Information You Provide Voluntarily

You may choose to provide information such as:

• Your email address when subscribing to the author's newsletter

• Your name and contact details if you contact us directly

• Information submitted through future features such as contact forms, ARC signups, giveaways, or reader club/street team applications

 

This information is only collected when you choose to submit it.

 

Newsletter Subscriptions

If you subscribe to the newsletter, your email address will be collected and processed through Substack, an email newsletter platform.

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Substack manages the storage of subscriber information and provides tools for sending newsletters and managing subscriptions. You may unsubscribe from the newsletter at any time using the unsubscribe link included in every email.

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For more information about how Substack handles data, please refer to their privacy policy.

 

Website Analytics

This website may use Google Analytics or similar analytics tools to better understand how visitors interact with the site.

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These tools may collect non-identifying information such as:

• Browser type

• Device type

• Pages visited

• Time spent on the site

• General geographic location (such as country or region)

 

This information is used solely to improve the functionality and content of the website.

 

Google Analytics may use cookies to collect this data. You can learn more about how Google uses this information at:
https://policies.google.com/privacy

 

Cookies

This website may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to improve site functionality and analyze traffic.

Cookies are small files stored on your device that help websites remember information about your visit.

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings if you prefer not to allow them.

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Ecommerce and Purchases

Products such as books, signed copies, or merchandise may be sold through the website using Wix's ecommerce platform.

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When you make a purchase, Wix and its payment processors may collect information necessary to process your order, such as:

• Name

• Shipping address

• Email address

• Payment details

 

Payment information is processed securely through Wix’s payment systems and is not stored directly by this website.

For more details on Wix's data handling practices, please review Wix’s privacy policy.

 

Third-Party Links

This website may include links to third-party websites, such as book retailers (for example Amazon, Barnes & Noble, or other retailers).

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Once you leave this website, those external sites operate under their own privacy policies. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party websites.

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Future Website Features

From time to time, additional features may be added to the website, such as:

• Contact forms

• ARC or advance reader signups

• Giveaway entries

• Reader club or street team applications

 

Any information submitted through these features will only be used for the purpose for which it was provided.

 

Data Security

Reasonable measures are taken to protect the information collected through this website. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure.

 

Children's Privacy

This website is intended for adult audiences and is not directed toward children under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

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If you believe that personal information from a child has been submitted to this website, please contact us and the information will be removed.

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Contact

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, you may contact:

Ivy DeWitt
Email: admin@hawthornandaster.com

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Changes to This Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically to reflect changes in website functionality or legal requirements. Updates will be posted on this page with the revised date.