Privacy Policy

⭐ PRIVACY POLICY

(For LadyOPublishing.com – Lady O Publishing, a Delaware LLC)
Version: 2025

1. Data Controller

This website, https://ladyopublishing.com, is owned and operated by:

Lady O Publishing, a Delaware LLC
8 The Green, Ste A
Dover, DE 19901
United States

Postal address:
3330 Fairchild Gardens Ave, Ste 30491
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33420
United States

Email: lady o at ladyopublishing dot com
(If you want a different email, I’ll update it instantly.)

Lady O Publishing is responsible for processing personal data collected on this website and related digital services.

2. Personal Data We Collect

We may collect and process the following categories of data:

2.1. Browsing Data & Cookies

When you visit the site, we may collect:

  • IP address

  • Browser and device information

  • Pages visited

  • Referrer URL

  • Date/time of access

This data may be collected through:

  • Essential cookies (site operation)

  • WordPress Stats (analytics)

  • Facebook Pixel / Meta Pixel (advertising & performance)

  • Affiliate tracking cookies

Non-essential cookies are used only with consent (GDPR requirement).

2.2. Newsletter Subscriptions

If you subscribe to one of our newsletters (including those of our associated pen names), we collect:

  • Email address

  • Name (if provided)

  • Preferred genres or interests (if provided)

Data is processed through an external email service provider.

2.3. Contact Forms

If you use a contact form, we may collect:

  • Name

  • Email

  • Message contents

This information is used solely for responding to inquiries.

2.4. Affiliate Links

Lady O Publishing participates in affiliate programs (e.g., Amazon Associates, Apple Books, Kobo, etc.).

Clicking an affiliate link may cause the retailer to place cookies or tracking tags on your device to attribute commissions at no additional cost to you.

2.5. Embedded Content & Social Media

Our site may include embedded content such as:

  • YouTube videos

  • Instagram posts

  • TikTok clips

  • Pinterest widgets

  • Facebook posts

These third-party services may collect data about you, set cookies, and track your interaction—especially if you are logged into your account on those services.

Lady O Publishing does not control third-party data collection.

2.6. Comments (if enabled)

If comments are available on certain pages:

We may collect:

  • Data you submit (comment text)

  • Your name or display name

  • Email address

  • IP address

  • Browser user agent string

A hashed version of your email may be used by Gravatar.
You can read their policy at https://automattic.com/privacy/.

3. Purposes of Data Processing

Your data is used for:

  • Operating and maintaining the website

  • Ensuring site security

  • Analytics and traffic measurement

  • Advertising and marketing optimization

  • Newsletter and email communications

  • Managing affiliate program reporting

  • Responding to user inquiries

4. Legal Basis (GDPR)

Depending on the processing purpose, we rely on:

  • Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR – Consent
    (e.g., newsletters, tracking cookies, advertising pixels)

  • Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR – Legitimate interest
    (e.g., website security, analytics necessary for site performance)

  • Art. 6(1)(c) GDPR – Legal obligation
    (e.g., compliance with tax or legal requirements)

5. Data Retention

We retain data only as long as necessary:

  • Newsletter data: until you unsubscribe

  • Comments: as long as they remain published

  • Cookie data: according to their expiration or until deleted

  • Contact form messages: up to 12 months unless otherwise required

6. Data Sharing

Personal data may be shared with:

  • Hosting providers

  • Email newsletter service providers

  • Analytics platforms

  • Social media and advertising partners

  • Affiliate program partners

We never sell personal data.
International transfers comply with GDPR requirements (Art. 44–49).

7. Your Rights (GDPR)

You may:

  • Request access to your data

  • Request correction or deletion

  • Restrict processing

  • Object to processing

  • Withdraw consent

  • Request data portability

To exercise your rights, contact:
📩 lady o at ladyopublishing dot com

If you prefer, I can add a dedicated privacy email like privacy@ladyopublishing.com.

8. Security

We use appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data, including encrypted connections (HTTPS), secure hosting, and restricted access.

9. Links to Other Websites

Our website may contain links to external sites.
Lady O Publishing is not responsible for the content or privacy practices of those sites.

10. Updates to This Privacy Policy

This policy may be updated periodically.
Changes will be published on this page with an updated revision date.

11. Contact

If you have questions or wish to exercise your privacy rights:

📩 lady o at ladyopublishing dot com