This Privacy Policy explains how C.F. Harry, LLC ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, discloses, and protects information when you visit cfharry.com (the "Site"), sign up for our newsletter, or otherwise interact with us.

By using the Site, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the Site.

1. Information We Collect

Information You Provide to Us

• Contact Form: When you submit a message through our Contact page, we collect your name, email address, and any information you include in your message.
• Newsletter Sign-Up (Quill + Le Salon): When you subscribe to our newsletter or request free content (such as sample chapters), we collect your name and email address through our email service provider, Flodesk.
• Correspondence: If you email us directly or message us on social media, we collect the information you choose to share.

Information Collected Automatically

• When you visit the Site, certain information may be collected automatically, including:
• IP address and approximate location (city/region level)
• Browser type and version, device type, and operating system
• Pages visited, time spent on pages, referring/exit pages, and click activity
• Date and time of visit

This information is collected through our website hosting and design platform, Showit, and through Google Analytics, which we use to understand how visitors use the Site.

Information from Third Parties
If you interact with us through social media (such as Instagram), the platform may share certain public profile information with us, subject to that platform's own privacy policy.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Respond to inquiries submitted through the Contact page
• Send the newsletter, reader updates, book announcements, and related content to subscribers
• Deliver requested content (such as sample chapters)
• Maintain, secure, and improve the Site
• Understand how visitors use the Site (aggregate/analytics purposes)
• Comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms

We do not sell your personal information.

3. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell or rent your personal information. We may share information with:

Service Providers: Third parties who perform services on our behalf, such as:

• Showit — website hosting and design platform
• Flodesk — email marketing and newsletter delivery
• Google Analytics — website traffic and usage analytics
  
  

Legal Requirements: If required to do so by law, subpoena, or other legal process, or if we believe disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, your safety, or the safety of others.

Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, sale of assets, or other business transaction, information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

Each third-party service provider has its own privacy policy governing how it handles data. We encourage you to review:

Showit Privacy Policy
Flodesk Privacy Policy
Google Privacy Policy

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies (Cookie Policy)

What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help the site function properly, remember your preferences, and understand how visitors use the site. We may also use similar technologies such as web beacons, pixels, and local storage (collectively referred to as "cookies" in this policy).

Types of Cookies We Use:

• Strictly Necessary — Required for the Site to function properly (e.g., page navigation, security, load balancing). Cannot be disabled. Examples: Showit platform/session cookies
• Functional — Remember choices you make to enhance your experience. Examples: Preference cookies
• Analytics/Performance — Help us understand how visitors interact with the Site so we can improve it. Examples: Google Analytics cookies (_ga, _gid)
• Marketing/Advertising — Used to deliver relevant content or track newsletter engagement (e.g., email opens/clicks). Examples: Flodesk email tracking pixels

Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are placed by third-party services embedded in our Site, including our hosting platform (Showit), email provider (Flodesk), and Google Analytics. These third parties may use cookies according to their own privacy and cookie policies, which we do not control.

You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking Site-wide by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

How to Control Cookies: You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:

• View what cookies are stored and delete them individually
• Block third-party cookies
• Block cookies from particular sites
• Block all cookies
• Delete all cookies when you close your browser

Please note that blocking or deleting cookies may affect the functionality of the Site. For more information, visit www.allaboutcookies.org.

To opt out of newsletter email tracking, you can unsubscribe at any time using the link included in every email we send.

5. Data Retention
We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law. Newsletter subscriber data is retained until you unsubscribe or request deletion. Contact form submissions are retained for as long as needed to respond to and resolve your inquiry.

6. Your Privacy Rights
If You Are in the European Economic Area (EEA) or UK, under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), you have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you
• Request correction or deletion of your data
• Object to or restrict certain processing
• Request data portability
• Withdraw consent at any time (where processing is based on consent)
• Lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority

If you are a California Resident, Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA/CPRA), you have the right to:

• Know what personal information is collected, used, shared, or sold
• Request deletion of personal information
• Request correction of inaccurate personal information
• Opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information (we do not sell personal information)
• Non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at [email protected]. We may need to verify your identity before fulfilling your request.

7. Children's Privacy
The Site is not directed to children under 13 (or under 16 in certain jurisdictions), and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can delete it.

8. Data Security
We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information. However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. Links to Other Websites
The Site may contain links to third-party websites, such as book retailers (e.g., Amazon) and social media platforms (e.g., Instagram). We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those third-party sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any information.

10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The "Last Updated" date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision. Continued use of the Site after changes take effect constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

11. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your privacy rights, contact us at:

Email: [email protected] Website: cfharry.com/contact