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At Johnita M. Smith, we value and respect your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you visit our website (the "Site"), purchase books, or subscribe to our newsletter. By using the Site, you agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

Personal Information:
When you visit the Site, make a purchase, or sign up for the newsletter, we collect the following personal information:

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Shipping address (for book orders)

  • Payment information (for book purchases)

Non-Personal Information:
We also collect non-personal information automatically when you visit the Site, including:

  • Browser type

  • IP address

  • Pages visited

  • Time and date of your visit

  • Device information (e.g., mobile or desktop)

This information is collected through cookies and similar technologies to improve your user experience.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect in the following ways:

  • To process and complete your book purchases

  • To send you order-related communications

  • To send newsletters, updates, and promotional emails (if you have subscribed)

  • To improve the functionality of our website and customer experience

  • To respond to your customer service inquiries

  • To comply with legal obligations

3. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us with running the Site and fulfilling orders, such as:

  • Payment processors

  • Shipping companies

  • Email marketing platforms

  • Website hosting services

These third parties are only authorized to use your information for the purposes necessary to perform their services and are required to keep your information confidential.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and other tracking technologies (such as Google Analytics) to collect non-personal information to help us analyze and improve our Site's functionality and performance. You can control the use of cookies through your browser settings.

5. Email Newsletter

By subscribing to our newsletter, you consent to receive marketing and promotional emails related to Johnita M. Smith’s books, events, and news. You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the "unsubscribe" link in any email we send, or by contacting us directly at [insert contact email].

6. Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure. However, please be aware that no security system is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee the complete security of your data.

7. Your Rights and Choices

As a resident of the United States, you have the following rights:

  • Access: You can request access to the personal information we have collected about you.

  • Correction: You can request corrections to any inaccuracies in the information we hold.

  • Deletion: You can request the deletion of your personal information, subject to certain legal obligations.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at [insert contact email]. We will respond to your request within a reasonable time frame.

8. Third-Party Links

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to read their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

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