You gave us a name and an email. Here's exactly what happens next.

This page explains, in plain language, how www.alongthetumbleweedtrail.com collects, uses, and protects your information.

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The short version

Three plain truths, before the full detail below.

If you only read one part of this policy, read this one. Everything after it is the same promise, spelled out.

We collect only what you give us — your name and email — plus basic site analytics.

We use it to send you the free chapter and book news you asked for.

We never sell or rent your information, and you can unsubscribe in one click.

What we collect.

Information you give voluntarily

Your name when you request a free chapter
Your email when you join the mailing list
What you type into the contact form
Anything you send when you email us directly

Information collected automatically

IP address
Browser type
Device type
Referring website
Pages visited

How we use it.

Deliver the free chapter you requested
Send book news, release info, and event announcements
Respond to your questions
Improve the site and understand how visitors use it
Keep the site secure and running

Unsubscribe anytime using the link in every marketing email.

Cookies & analytics

Cookies operate the site, remember your preferences, measure traffic, and evaluate advertising. Your browser can block or delete them — though if you do, some features may change or stop working the way you expect.

Sharing your information

We share your information only with trusted service providers — email delivery, analytics, advertising — who act on our behalf. We disclose it when required by law or to protect the site and its visitors.

Trusted hands only — and only when there's a plain reason to.

The promise

What we will never do.

We do not sell your personal information.

We do not rent it to anyone.

A note on the road ahead: some links lead off our trail. Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and the social platforms keep their own privacy policies — please review them before sharing your information there.

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Your privacy choices.

Your privacy choices

You may request access to, correction of, or deletion of your information. California residents may request how their info is collected, used, and shared. Submit any request through the contact form.

Data security

We take reasonable administrative and technical measures to protect your information. In honesty: no online system is ever completely secure, and we won't pretend otherwise.

Children's privacy

This is a general-audience site. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13, and if we find that we have, we will delete it.

Questions about your privacy?

Ask us anything. We answer like people, not policies.

tumbleweednovel@gmail.com

This policy may change over time. When it does, we'll post the revised version right here with a new effective date — no fine print, no surprises.