Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 10/12/2025
Last Updated: 10/12/2025

Mark Brown Author (“we,” “us,” or “our”) operates the website markbrownauthor.ca. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit our website or subscribe to our newsletter.

1. Information We Collect

We collect limited personal information that you voluntarily provide, such as:

  • Name and email address — when you subscribe to our newsletter or contact us.

  • Analytical data — such as IP address, browser type, and usage statistics, automatically collected through cookies or analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics) to help improve the site.

We do not collect sensitive personal data such as financial, health, or government identification information.

2. How We Use Your Information

Your information is used to:

  • Send newsletters, updates, and announcements about new books and author events.

  • Respond to your messages or inquiries.

  • Improve website content and user experience.

  • Comply with any applicable laws or regulations.

3. Email Communications

By subscribing to our newsletter, you consent to receiving occasional emails. You may unsubscribe at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link included in each email.

4. Sharing of Information

We respect your privacy and do not sell or rent your information.
We may share limited data with:

  • Email marketing providers (such as MailerLite, Mailchimp, or similar) to send newsletters.

  • Analytics services to monitor website performance.

All third parties process your data according to their own privacy policies and applicable privacy laws (such as GDPR or Canada’s PIPEDA).

5. Cookies

Our website may use cookies to enhance browsing experience and analyze traffic. You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but some features may not work properly without them.

6. Data Retention

We retain your data for as long as necessary to provide you with updates or services, unless you unsubscribe or request deletion.

7. Security

We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse.

8. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have rights to:

  • Access or correct your data

  • Request deletion

  • Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise your rights, contact us at msbrown@brownpsc.ca.

9. Contact

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is used, please contact:

Mark Brown Author
Email: msbrown@brownpsc.ca
Website: https://markbrownauthor.ca