Newsletter Terms & Disclaimer

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

1. Who we are

This newsletter is operated by Mark Brown Author (“we,” “us,” “our”).
Email: msbrown@brownpsc.ca
Website: https://markbrownauthor.ca

2. What you’re signing up for

You’ll receive: updates on new books, events, and promotions; exclusive previews/excerpts/bonus content; and behind-the-scenes insights into Mark Brown’s writing.

3. How often

A few times per year, varying with releases and news. We may occasionally send additional messages for important launches or schedule changes.

4. Consent & how to unsubscribe

By submitting your email and confirming your subscription, you consent to receive emails from us for the purposes described above.
You can unsubscribe at any time via the link in every email. Unsubscribes are processed promptly. We’ll maintain a suppression record to ensure your choice is respected.

Data we collect & how we use it- Required: your email address (and optional name, if you provide it).

Automatically from email tools: basic delivery and engagement data (e.g., bounces, unsubscribes, and—if enabled—opens and click-throughs).

We use this data to send the newsletter, manage the list, improve deliverability, and understand what content is useful.

5. Open/click tracking

Our email service may use a small image (“tracking pixel”) and unique links to measure opens and clicks. If you prefer not to be tracked, you can:
(a) update your preferences to a “no-tracking” list (if available),
(b) read emails in plain-text mode, or
(c) unsubscribe at any time.

6. Third-party providers

We use reputable email providers (e.g., MailerLite or Mailchimp) to store your data securely and deliver messages. These providers process your data on our behalf under their terms and data-processing agreements. We do not sell your data. Links to their privacy notices are available on our Privacy Policy page.

7. International transfers

Depending on server locations, your information may be processed outside your province/state or country. Where required, we rely on appropriate safeguards for international transfers.

8. Your rights

Where applicable (e.g., under GDPR/UK GDPR/PIPEDA), you may request access, correction, deletion, or portability of your personal data, and you may withdraw consent at any time (unsubscribe). To exercise rights, contact msbrown@brownpsc.ca.

9. Minors

This newsletter is intended for individuals aged 16+. If you are under the applicable age of consent in your region, please do not subscribe. If we learn we’ve collected data from a minor without appropriate consent, we will delete it.

10. Data retention & security

We keep your data until you unsubscribe or after a period of inactivity (currently 24 months), after which we may delete or anonymize it. We keep a suppression list of unsubscribed emails to honor opt-outs. We implement reasonable safeguards to protect your information.

11. No-spam & accuracy disclaimer

We respect your inbox and won’t sell your details. Content is provided “as is” without guarantees of availability, accuracy, or publishing schedules. We won’t use misleading subjects or headers.

12. Changes to these terms

If we make material changes, we’ll update the “Last Updated” date above and may notify subscribers by email. Continued subscription after changes indicates acceptance.